Film: Vikings actor Travis Fimmel is set to star in a thrilling detective drama which features the Sunshine Coast’s breathtaking hinterland.
The Glass House Mountains will make for a dramatic backdrop in Stan’s acclaimed Black Snow 2, out New Year’s Day.
The gripping tale promises a visual feast for fans, highlighting some of our most picturesque spots.
Picture: A cameraman films Jana McKinnon (Zoe Jacobs) and Vinnie Bennett (Joseph Lim) at the Glass House Mountains lookout.
Travis, who also stars in Boy Swallows Universe, plays Detective James Cormack in the new six-part series.
The show centres around the mysterious disappearance of a young woman from her 21st birthday party in 2003.
As Cormack investigates, he also searches for his younger brother, who vanished when they were children.
The first series, set in North Queensland, received a Logie nomination for most outstanding drama series. It also earned Travis two AACTA Award nominations.
Cast members include Kat Stewart (Offspring), Jana McKinnon (Bad Behaviour), Megan Smart (Class of ‘07) and Alana Mansour (Erotic Stories). Also, Dan Spielman (Bad Behaviour, The Newsreader) and Victoria Haralabidou (The Tourist).
A familiar backdrop for locals and tourists
More than 90 crew were involved in Black Snow 2, utilising 11 properties at Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Caloundra.
Key scenes were shot at various locations including; a private property on Mt Beerwah Road, Johnston Road, Roys Road, Marshs Road, Coonowrin Road, Wild Horse Mountain Scenic Lookout and Glass House Mountains Cultural Heritage Centre.
Producer Rosemary Blights says filming in the Glass House Mountains was an incredible experience.
“Once we discovered the Glass House Mountains we knew we had discovered the heart of the story of Black Snow 2,” Rosemary says.
“The mountains’ commanding presence provided a powerful and cinematic backdrop for season two’s compelling story and it was an incredible experience to film there.”
A filmmaker’s number one destination
Sunshine Coast Screen Collective president David Edgar emphasised the region’s unique appeal.
“The Sunshine Coast has all the ingredients to capture a larger share of Queensland’s screen industry market,” Mr Edgar says.
“This includes hundreds of skilled screen professionals, a diverse range of film locations and emerging infrastructure. (This incldues) Australia’s fastest East Coast data and telecommunications link to Asia and the second fastest to the United States.
“As the peak industry body, the Screen Collective is dedicated to fostering the growth of the local screen industry. And equipping local talent with the tools to excel.”
Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel says the region is an ideal location for film production.
“Black Snow 2 showcases that the Coast’s natural beauty goes beyond our pristine beaches. And highlights to a global audience our region’s promising potential as an ideal screen destination,” Mr Stoeckel says.
Find out more about filming on the Sunshine Coast at https://www.filmsunshinecoast.com/.
Film-friendly local council
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli emphasised the importance of the screen industry for the region’s economic and cultural development.
“The continued growth of a vibrant screen industry brings significant benefits to tourism, arts and culture,” Mayor Natoli says.
“Our diverse film locations and local talent make the Sunshine Coast an ideal location for screen production. And we are proud to be a film-friendly Council, working closely with Screen Queensland to facilitate filming in our region.”
The Australian screen industry contributes billions of dollars to the economy each year and is the largest creative contributor to the country.
In 2021-22, the screen industry employed around 55,000 people and contributed more than $6 billion into the economy, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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