Douglas shoots for stars
Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu (right) has her sights set on showcasing her tropical part of the region on screens across the world. She will meet with Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt on Friday to discuss the State Government’s vision to make Queensland a film and television industry hub. “Council is keen to make sure everyone is aware of Douglas Shire’s history of being a location to shoot films,” she said. These include Fool’s Gold and Paradise Road.
DOUGLAS Shire Mayor Julia Leu hopes to showcase her tropical part of the region on screens across the world.
She will meet Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt on Friday to discuss the State Government’s vision to make Queensland a film and television industry hub.
“Council is really keen to make sure everyone is well aware of Douglas Shire’s distinguished history of being a sought-after location to shoot films and its unbound potential for future growth,” she said.
“Our stunning World Heritage attractions and truly unique locations have been a favourite for films such as Fool’s Gold, Paradise Road and Thin Red Line.”
Ms Leu’s passion follows a line-up of commercial filming that has swept the region recently, including a television show about a Japanese couple who tied the knot and visited Douglas Shire.
The Tokyo-based Japanese TV show, Let’s Have a World Heritage Wedding, features a couple getting married and enjoying the Great Barrier Reef.
The show will be broadcast across Japan in January.
Ms Leu said the international exposure was fantastic for the region.
“A thriving film and television industry gives Douglas Shire an opportunity to shine on screens across the globe,” she said.
“The promotional benefits are potentially significant economy boosters that help put our unrivalled natural beauty in the spotlight. Douglas Shire has been a stunning location for many popular films and council enthusiastically encourages all commercial filming opportunities.”
The Tokyo TV crew filmed around Port Douglas and Oak Beach.
Popular Channel 7 program Better Homes and Gardens has also filmed around Macrossan St, Wharf St and Flagstaff Hill Lookout for an episode.
Others to film in the region include a reality TV show that gives contestants a surprise visit to Niramaya at Port Douglas and a travel show that visits Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Village.