❓ A parliamentary question seeks information on film projects funded in WA since 2008, including the amount of Royalties for Regions funding granted and the regional benefits. The answer provides details for 'Red Dog' and 'Drift'.
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(1) How many, and which, film projects in Western Australia have been funded since the election of the Barnett Government in 2008, and which regional or metropolitan areas if any, have benefitted from the funding?
(2) How much Royalties for Regions funding was each film project granted?
(2) How much Royalties for Regions funding was each film project granted?
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Answered
1 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
34 days
(1) This question should be directed to the Minister for the Arts.
(2) Red Dog, filmed in the Pilbara Region of the State. The project benefits the Pilbara Region, the State of Western Australia and Australia as a whole through direct expenditure during production and being showcased at a number of international film festivals. Royalties for Regions funding was $295,000.
Drift, filmed primarily in the South West Region of the State. The project benefits the South West Region, the State of Western Australia and Australia as a whole through direct expenditure during production and the expected exposure through international distribution of the film upon release. Royalties for Regions funding was $750,000.
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(2) Red Dog, filmed in the Pilbara Region of the State. The project benefits the Pilbara Region, the State of Western Australia and Australia as a whole through direct expenditure during production and being showcased at a number of international film festivals. Royalties for Regions funding was $295,000.
Drift, filmed primarily in the South West Region of the State. The project benefits the South West Region, the State of Western Australia and Australia as a whole through direct expenditure during production and the expected exposure through international distribution of the film upon release. Royalties for Regions funding was $750,000.
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