Feature location
Wandiligong
Once buoyed by agriculture and the gold rush, the whole of Wandiligong is now registered with the National Trust. There are quaint little buildings, including cottages, the Manchester Unity Hall of 1874 and the town's century-old general store. A drink at the local pub, a single-storey building with long, shady verandah, is highly recommended, perhaps after you've taken the historical diggings walk. Wandiligong is rich with history which... Read more
Filmed Here
Phar Lap
In 1983, the movie Phar Lap was born. It featured Tom Burlinson as Tom Woodcock, Ron Liebman as Dave Davis, and a giant chestnut 10 year old thoroughbred gelding named Towering Inferno owned by Heath Harris, as Phar Lap. Coincidentally, Phar Lap means lightning in Tai, and Towering Inferno was killed by lightning on April 15, 1999. The real Tommy Woodcock played a trainer in the movie. Read more
Assistance
The Councils throughout North East Victoria have joined forces to showcase just a sample of the potential settings our region can offer film makers. The online Locations Library is your window to our world and we will endeavor to make filming in North East Victoria as effortless as possible by streamlining necessary permissions and supplying local information, resources and guidance.
Policy & Funding
Local council film policies are in place to make the production process easier while attractive financial incentives are available for filming in the region.