image: Taste of the Tropics season two, Share Plates presenter Steph Tisdell with Tahlia Burchill, courtesy of Resonant Films.
Screen Queensland has today revealed that the tantalising second season of Taste of the Tropics returns with three new episodes on SBS Food and SBS On Demand from Thursday 30 April.
Audiences will be taken on a delicious culinary journey across North and Far North Queensland with episode hosts comedian and actor Steph Tisdell, restaurateur Oliver James and scientist Sharon Cavanagh-Luskin, as they uncover the people, places and local ingredients that make this region so unique and unforgettable.
Not only is Taste of the Tropics a delightfully compelling series, it's building the broadcast experience of emerging producing talent from the region with the support of Screen Queensland, Screenworks and SBS.
As part of the talent development program behind the scenes, three producing teams led by Glenn Saggers, Caden Pearson and Kate Boylan-Ascione received $35,000 in funding to develop their episodes Share Plates, Foodie Friends - with Oliver James and Tropical Innovators. All were carefully crafted under the guidance of independent Supervising Producer Karen Warner and assistance from Brisbane post-production house The Post Lounge.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said that the Crisafulli Government was committed to supporting skills development and career paths for screen practitioners in regional centres.
"Through Screen Queensland we are delivering new opportunities for regional communities to be part of the state's creative economy and Taste of the Tropics is a fantastic example of this work in practice, while also putting tropical Far North Queensland on the map with audiences across Australia."
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said that creative partnerships like Taste of the Tropics provide regional practitioners with practical and meaningful support that actively elevates careers.
"We are proud to partner with Screenworks and SBS to invest in exciting new screen talent through Taste of the Tropics. North and Far North Queensland is rich with authentic stories that resonate with audiences. Screen Queensland is committed to building the skills and experience of local practitioners to bring stories like these to life on screen."
Screenworks Interim CEO and Vice Chair Rodney Cambridge said "We're thrilled to partner with Screen Queensland and SBS for the second iteration of Taste of the Tropics. This hands-on initiative creates real opportunities for filmmakers across North and Far North Queensland, while supporting the development of world-class screen content that showcases regional talent."
Head of Entertainment and Food at SBS, Emily Griggs said "SBS is excited to bring audiences back to Tropical North Queensland through stories that go beyond the plate - exploring the people, produce, and places that shape the region's dynamic food culture."
"We are proud to partner with Screen Queensland and Screenworks on Taste of the Tropics, which reflects our commitment to highlighting the diversity of Australian stories and championing local voices and screen talent."
Taste of the Tropics is part of Screen Queensland's North Queensland Regional Program, delivered by Screenworks, in association with SBS and supported by The Post Lounge.
Episodes release weekly from Thursday 30 April on SBS Food and will also stream on SBS On Demand.
