/News 06.12.22

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT: WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S STUNNING COASTLINE

Western Australia’s beaches are regularly voted among the best in the world, and it is not hard to see why. The 12,500 km (7,767 miles) of coastline is home to World Heritage sites, stunning beaches and unique towns.

A cinematic treasure trove for filmmakers, with plenty of remarkable and unusual locations. The opportunities are endless, from the other-worldly red sand beaches in the north, to doubling as the sunny coastline of California, small US coastal towns and quaint English seaside ports.

The Gap, Torndirrup National Park. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Goombaragin Eco Retreat at Pender Bay, Dampier Peninsula. Credit Tourism Western Australia
James Price Point Cliffs, Broome. Credit Tourism Western Australia and credit @from.miles.away on Instagram and @mattfrommilesaway on Facebook
Bathers Beach, Fremantle. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Credit Tourism Western Australia-

Disney+ Original Series Shipwreck Hunters Australia recently explored Western Australia’s (WA) “Treasure Coast” thanks to support from Screenwest. The six-part series takes viewers on an epic expedition from the comfort of their living rooms. Filming took place off the Pilbara, Kimberley, Gascoyne, Mid-West and Fremantle coastlines.

Lombadina Community. Credit Tourism Western Australia-
Reddell Beach, Broome. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Norman’s Beach, Albany. Credit Greg Snell
Point Picquet, near Dunsborough. Credit Frances Andrijich

Productions can access the WA Production Attraction Incentive to receive a minimum of 10% back on their WA Expenditure or the WA Regional Screen Fund for up to 50% of their Regional WA Expenditure. 

Dolphins Swimming in Esperance Credit Tourism Western Australia
Monkey Mia. Credit Tourism Western Australia

The coastline provides a variety of unspoilt backdrops, from the ancient fiery red cliffs contrasting against the pristine blue oceans of Broome and the Kimberley to the World Heritage Ningaloo Coast with colourful coral, turquoise waters, and snow-white sand beaches.

The port cities of Geraldton and Fremantle are sprinkled with heritage buildings and picturesque harbour locations.

Victoria Hall, Fremantle. Credit Tourism Western Australia
St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton
Monkey Mia. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Turquoise Bay, Esperance. Credit Tourism Western Australia

Screenwest works with film friendly local councils and authorities who welcome the opportunity to work with filmmakers with easier, faster and better access to local resources and local information.

Whatever your story, Western Australia has something to offer.  Screenwest’s talented team are standing by to help bring your vision to life. The team can assist with location support, local budgets and advice as well as connections to experienced production partners and crew.

The Round House, Fremantle. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Bathers Beach, Fremantle. Credit Tourism Western Australia and credit @ospreycreative
Roebuck Bay, Broome. Credit Tourism Western Australia
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station at Discovery Bay, Albany. Credit TWA

For more information about WA’s exciting incentives contact:

Gabrielle Cole
Production & Services Manager
[email protected]
+61 8 6169 2100
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