Red Centre set to become the scene of biggest locally-produced screen project in NT history
THE Red Centre is set to become the scene of the largest locally-produced screen project in the Northern Territory’s history with a new kids TV series to be shot there
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THE Red Centre is set to become the scene of the largest locally-produced screen project in the Northern Territory’s history with a new kids TV series to be shot there.
A new adrenaline-fuelled TV series set against the spectacular backdrop of Central Australia will inject $5 million into the Territory economy and employ nearly 400 people when filming begins next year.
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The 10 x 30 minute episode series is set in the world of Motocross, starring a diverse group of teenagers driven to succeed in their chosen sport.
Brindle Films producer Rachel Clements said she was grateful for the support the production has received.
“We want to produce a show that presents our NT kids on screen in an aspirational way, and one that the Alice Springs community can be proud of,” she said.
“It is because of the NT Government’s record investment that we are able to film the series in Alice Springs, and share this story that’s intrinsically connected to place.”
Alice Springs-based production house, Brindle Films, will shoot the series over three months next year which will provide employment opportunities for nearly 400 Territorians.
The $5 million production investment will be spent across jobs, goods, and services including accommodation, transport, catering/hospitality and set building materials.
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CEO of Australian Children’s Television Foundation Jenny Buckland said she was captivated by the story when Brindle Films pitched them the concept three years ago.
“Children all over Australia – indeed the world – are going to be drawn into the stories and the dramatic Alice Springs and Red Centre region, which are the perfect backdrop to the high energy adventures in MaveriX,” she said.
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