The Carroll Labor Government is supporting an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster while backing hundreds of Victorian jobs.
The film Skeletons, starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson, is in the final stages of production at the former studio of Neighbours in Nunawading.
The film has created around 635 jobs and injected more than than $21.5 million into Victoria's economy.
The movie will showcase iconic locations across the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula and Werribee.
The project engaged around 300 local businesses, including accommodation providers, caterers, transport operators, medical facilities and specialist screen businesses.
Post-production and visual effects work will take place in Victoria, with the project establishing the Chroma Film Lab, a new film development laboratory in Brunswick East.
The feature film from producer J.J. Abrams and director JT Mollner, follows a young boy who begins to discover that his parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother's true nature.
Victorians Paul Currie and Mario Biancacci (Ricky Stanicky, Better Man, I Play Rocky) are also producers on the film.
The film's international cast includes Kyle Gallner, Daithí Ó hAragáin, John Goodman, Keith Carradine, Ione Skye and Willa Fitzgerald.
Skeletons joins a slew of recent Victorian film projects, including Fog City, Written in the Stars and Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel and the television series Wentworth: Halfway Home.
Only Labor will back local jobs and talent to keep Victoria's screen industry strong.
As stated by Minister for Creative Industries Vicki Ward
"Skeletons is proof that when Hollywood comes knocking, Victoria delivers - world-class crews, stunning locations and studios ready for the world's biggest stories."
As stated by VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher
"Victoria is a global screen powerhouse, known for its highly skilled crews, diverse locations, world‑class facilities, and exceptional creative talent."
As stated by Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks
"It's great to see the combined support of the Australian and Victorian Governments along with our creative sector working to bring productions like this to our shores."
As stated by Director JT Mollner
"The local crew in Victoria has exceeded every expectation. Our approach is ambitious, bold and visually distinctive."
As stated by Producer Mario Biancacci
"We love filming in Melbourne, so we're thrilled to bring this major production to Victoria."
