FRASER Coast was on the big screen with the recent exclusive private screening of “13 Summers” at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough.

The feature film, which was filmed in Hervey Bay last year, was shown to over 200 invited guests with an overwhelmingly positive review for the new Australian thriller.

The lead actress, Hannah Levien, who played Vee Trainor enjoyed the screening with the company of Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor George Seymour and the local state member Adrian Tantari.

Starring actors Nathan Phillips (Ben Trainor), Bec Hewitt (Kate), Ben Turland (Alex), Jeremy Standford (Patrick) and Georgie Parker (Debbie), will be now available to be sold internationally on streaming platforms, giving the Fraser Coast enormous recognition across the world.

The film has been supported by the Fraser Coast Regional Council, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and many local businesses through sponsorship and investments.

The filmmakers of “13 Summers”, Director Tam Sainsbury, Writer and Producer Jeremy Stanford and Bill Missett, Editor and Producer have formed a new venture with local businessman Glen Winney called Fraser Coast Films.

The company’s aim is to establish a film industry locally that showcases the region’s natural assets.

The new venture has not wasted anytime in searching for a future project with the next movie “He Loves Me Not” starring Rhiannon Fish (Home and Away, Neighbours) ready to start filming in October.

“The rewards for the area through tourism, employment, international profile and creative enrichment are undeniable”, said Mr Winney.

He said local investors are invited to support this project which provides international exposure for the region.

Fraser Coast Films is currently securing sponsors for “He Loves Me Not’. Businesses will have an opportunity to have product placement in a scene and participate in the marketing throughout this feature film.

You can get in contact with them through the website www.frasercoastfilms.com.au/engage-with-us