Behind the scenes with the production crew at Fingal for Netflix's 'Boy Swallows Universe'.
Tweed Shire Council has rolled out the red carpet for filmmakers with the launch of a new online film portal designed to make filming in the Tweed easier, faster and more efficient.
The new Tweed Filming Portal brings all filming and photography information together in one place, creating a clearer and more user-friendly experience for production companies and filmmakers.
The portal includes guidance on how to apply for a filming permit, resources to help plan a shoot, available filming locations across the Tweed, key contacts and frequently asked questions.
It also streamlines the application and approval process by outlining how to apply, expected approval timeframes and the information required upfront to support a smooth and efficient approval pathway.
Council's Manager Destination, Communication and Customer Experience, Tiffany Stodart, said the portal reflects the Tweed's reputation as a sought-after screen destination while balancing filming activity with community needs.
"Over the past 5 years, the Tweed has received around 280 film and photography applications, from feature films and television productions to commercials and photo shoots," Ms Stodart said.
"Our location, natural environment and strong creative community make the Tweed an attractive destination for filmmakers from across Australia and overseas."
"The new portal delivers an end-to-end application process that makes it easier for the creative sector to work here, while helping Council staff make timely, well-informed decisions."
Ms Stodart said the portal also supports Council's responsibility to manage filming in line with community expectations, public amenity and the NSW Local Government Filming Protocol.
"The film portal is just one of the ways Council supports the screen industry while carefully managing filming impacts on our community and natural environment," she said.
The Tweed's cinematic appeal was recently showcased in the 2024 film Eden, partly filmed at Cabarita under the direction of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ron Howard.
A spokesperson for the production praised the Council's support in bringing the survival thriller to life.
"Filming on the Tweed Coast was a large, challenging and logistically complex undertaking," he said.
"We genuinely couldn't have achieved it without the Council's assistance and guidance."
For fans of iconic productions such as Muriel's Wedding and I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, the Tweed Filming Portal also features a showreel celebrating the region's screen history, showcasing both local and international productions filmed in the Tweed.
