Fresh from the roaring success of Victorian-made feature films Thrash and War Machine, Victoria is once again taking centre stage as a powerhouse of screen production with Fog City commencing filming in Melbourne this week.
Set in Depression-era San Francisco against the backdrop of the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Fog City is written and directed by Dan Pritzker (Bolden, Louis).
With the support of the Victorian Government through VicScreen, Fog City is utilising many of Melbourne's heritage landmarks and the first-class stages and converted 'backlot' at Docklands Studios to recreate 1930s San Francisco.
Labassa Mansion, Palais Theatre, Rippon Lea Estate, Melbourne Town Hall, Trades Hall, The Trust and The Hotel Windsor all will be showcased in this production that will inject $60 million into the Victorian economy.
The production is set to deliver significant economic and employment benefits for Victoria, creating 365 jobs for local crew and 2645 roles for cast, casuals and extras, offering valuable employment and development opportunities for Victorian screen workers while supporting 250 local businesses.
Fog City joins a strong pipeline of high-profile projects choosing Victoria this year. Recent productions include Michael Shanks' Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel starring Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya, action thriller Empire City starring Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell, drama series The Airport Chaplain starring Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez, comedy series Separated at Birth starring Nazeem Hussain and Urzila Carson, and children's series Little Lunch: New Class.
The production was secured to the state by VicScreen, through the Victorian Screen Incentive. The production is also accessing the Federal Government's Location Offset.
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said, "The world is choosing Victoria. Our exceptional talent, diverse locations, world class crews and cutting-edge facilities continue mean we have everything productions need. That's resulting in attracting international investment to our state, generating real jobs and opportunities for Victorian screen workers and businesses."
Learn more about the Victorian Screen Incentive.
