Every year tons of MCTV talent are featured on TVCs (TV commercials). Back in September, some of our MCTV people filmed a TVC for Koala furniture. The ad, which cleverly shows family life in the new normal since COVID, is screening now and looks great.
Congratulations to all our fabulous people on a job well done. Watch the ad here and see if you can spot yourself!
Here out West is a new Aussie feature film set in the western suburbs of Sydney. This ambitious film has 8 writers – all western Sydney locals (pictured), writing from their unique perspective. The film has an anthology format and tells the story through the impact of events on eight different lives. Real Sydneysiders are already getting their chance to be submitted for background roles. It’s great to see so many local stories going into production.
Find out more here.
The Sydney film industry is currently experiencing a boom in Hollywood blockbusters like Thor and Furiosa. At the same time, we are also seeing an increase in submissions for local productions. Many of these local shows will be exported, like the incredibly successful Mr Inbetween, in pre-production for a third season and Doctor Doctor which is preparing for an amazing 5th season. ABC ME series Hardball has also been renewed for a second series with the BBC purchasing rights. Amazing Grace, a new drama series set to air on 9 and The Unusual Suspects (SBS) are also in production.
With such a range of work on offer, it’s a great time to get involved!
Oscar winning director George Miller’s new “epic love story”, Three Thousand Years of Longing is in production in Sydney at the moment. Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba have been chosen as leads. Miller has said the film is a definite departure from Mad Max: Fury Road and the recently announced Furiosa, but has not wanted to reveal any other plot details as yet.
More of Miller’s comments on the movie can be found here.
Amazon Prime’s reboot of Aussie classic Packed to the Rafters has finished filming. The original show was hugely popular and this series, Back to the Rafters, includes many of the original cast members and MCTV talent and will possibly be followed by two more, six episode series. If successful, this will be a great boost for more Aussie productions to be supported by Amazon Prime and others in the future.
Find out more here.
Excitement is building for Thor: Love and Thunder with Christian Bale arriving in Sydney this week to start preparations. Although filming is not due to start until January 2021 at the earliest, he will be busy with production preparations such as such as rehearsals with the rest of the cast (including Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth), stunt and fight choreography and costume fitting.
Bale will play the as yet unnamed villain in the production. With casting also due to start soon, everyone is wondering which ordinary Sydneysiders are going to join him on set as extras. Check out MCTV to find out what’s involved in extras work.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director, Destin Daniel Cretton has announced filming has officially wrapped despite delays due to COVID-19. The Marvel film, which was shot in Sydney is due for release in July 2021. A huge thank you to over 110 MCTV talent who worked on the movie and to the fabulous production staff, cast and crew for a great effort. We can’t wait to see it!
The film is the first Marvel movie to feature an Asian superhero and is being hailed as a landmark event for diversity in Hollywood. MCTV has always welcomed all nationalities and looks forward to supporting more productions with diverse talent.
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Lead roles for the new, as yet untitled Mad Max movie have been announced, including Aussie icon Chris Hemsworth. The movie is a prequel to the last Mad Max instalment, Fury Road. It tells the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before she teamed up with Mad Max. Mad Max: Fury Road was partially shot in Sydney’s west with talent sourced from MCTV.
Filming locations are yet to be confirmed, but if previous movies are anything to go by, Sydney could be on the list of locations again. We are always looking for new, interesting and different faces to bring life to characters and scenes. Get in touch now!
For more about the new movie see movieweb.com.
Filming is underway in Sydney on the brand new SBS series The Unusual Suspects. The project is backed by a powerhouse creative team who’s recent credits include Lion, nominated for six Academy Awards® and four Golden Globe Awards.
The Unusual Suspects four-part heist caper is a tale of female friendship and empowerment set in Sydney’s glamorous Eastern Suburbs. When a $10 million necklace is taken in an elaborate heist, women from vastly different walks of life come together to ensure justice is served.
Sydney Secondary College in Glebe has been transformed into the show’s fictional Jubilee High.
Over 70 MCTV people have already been involved in the production of Bump and shooting is still continuing.
“Bump is the story of a high school over-achiever, Oly, who unexpectedly gives birth. The shock that follows – not just for Oly, but her mother Angie, played by Karvan, and everyone else connected with the baby – is what drives the story.”
For more info check out the Sydney Morning Herald.