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Melbourne Becomes San Francisco in New Film Fog
Executive Summary
AI-generatedThe new film, 'Fog City,' is commencing filming in Melbourne and will recreate a 1930s San Francisco set against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge construction. The production utilizes several Melbourne heritage landmarks and Docklands Studios, injecting an estimated $60 million into Victoria's economy while creating thousands of local jobs.
The commencement of a major film production (Fog City) in Melbourne is expected to inject $60 million into the Victorian economy. This primarily stimulates local service industries, employment, and related supply chains (catering, accommodation, equipment rental), rather than affecting global commodity prices or core industrial inputs. The impact is highly localized/regional.
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- The film 'Fog City,' written and directed by Dan Pritzker, is set in Depression-era San Francisco.
- Melbourne will serve as the filming location, utilizing heritage sites like Labassa Mansion and Melbourne Town Hall to recreate 1930s SF.
- The production is expected to boost Victoria's economy by $60 million and generate significant employment opportunities.
- VicScreen secured the project through the Victorian Screen Incentive, alongside accessing Federal Government Location Offset funding.
- Melbourne has established itself as a major film hub, attracting other high-profile productions like 'Empire City' and 'The Airport Chaplain'.
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