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Vic Government Seeks to streamline film permit process

New legislation has been introduced by the Victorian Coalition Government to streamline the highly complex process for obtaining commercial filming permits. Minister for Innovation Louise Asher said that the Filming Approval Bill 2014 would create a clear legal framework for commercial filming on public land managed by local councils and State Government agencies. “The introduction…

Victorian Government welcomes Australian release of I, Frankenstein

The Victorian Government welcomes the recent Australia-wide release of the new, Melbourne-made movie, I, Frankenstein which has grossed more than $71 million world-wide. “Securing the pre-production, filming and post-production for Melbourne saw more than $35.5 million spent in Victoria,” Minister for Innovation Louise Asher commented. “I, Frankenstein employed 1,176 Victorians, including more than 400 extras.…