Filming in the Great Southern
The Great Southern region has become a notable film location in recent years, especially since the production of Simon Baker’s “Breath” in 2016. This film, based on Tim Winton’s novel, sparked a surge in filmmaking activities in the area. Since this time, Australian and international productions from diverse genres have filmed in the region.
The Great Southern offers a variety of locations, including heritage buildings, natural parks, and distinctive coastal and inland settings. The Stirling Range, with its peaks and ridges, provides stunning backdrops for outdoor scenes, while the Fitzgerald River National Park hosts rare endemic flora and striking granite features. The Valley of the Giants, with its towering tingle trees, offers another unique filming location. In addition to the unique landscape, the climate and light conditions are favourable for filming.
Visiting screen productions benefit the Great Southern by boosting the local economy and promoting the region’s distinctive features to a broader audience. By choosing the Great Southern, filmmakers not only find diverse and picturesque locations but also contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality.
To support the industry, the GSDC offers resources for film producers, including essential information and contacts, and assists in the development of a filming agreement to maximise regional benefits.
Screenwest maintains a gallery of Western Australian film locations, including the Great Southern. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, or want to get an introduction into the region, please contact us.
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From international feature length movies, to nostalgic children's shows, the Great Southern has been the setting of diverse screen productions.Great Southern Information
The Great Southern offers a variety of unique filming locations, and a well supported production environment. Find out more about the Great Southern as the site of your next production.Screenwest
Screenwest smooth pathways for filmmakers and local governments – from navigating permits to understanding what it means when a film or TV project comes to town.
Daisy Axon (as Candice) with Wesley Pattern (as Douglas Benson), H is for Happiness - Photograph by David Dare Parker
Sam Neill (as Colin), Michael Caton (as Les), Miranda Richardson (as Kat), Wayne Blair (as Lionel), Travis McMahon (as Fergo), Haley McElhinney (as May), Kipan Rothbury (as Frenchie), Asher Keddie (as Angela) and Asher Yaskbincek (as Sally), RAMS - Photograph by David Dare Parker
Rams - Photograph by David Dare Parker
Michael Caton (as Les) and Sam Neill (as Colin) in RAMS - Photograph by David Dare Parker
