CAMERAS were rolling at Mornington last week for a new thriller movie, although it appears viewers will think they are watching a drama unfold in the United States.
The Mornington Yacht Club and The Rocks building was rebranded the Oceanic Research Center, South Carolina, while a television live broadcast truck bore the name ALB6 News, Atlantic Local Broadcasting. Spectators and film crew gathered round a four-wheel drive vehicle partly crushed by a fallen power pole.
While the name of the film is being kept secret, the state government has not been slow in congratulating itself for enhancing “Victoria’s reputation as a global hub for screen production” with the Sony Pictures feature film being shot at Docklands and other locations.
Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks said the new thriller from producers Adam McKay and Kevin Messick of HyperObject Industries was written and directed by Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Wirkola.
“The movie is set to inject more than $30 million into the Victorian economy, generating almost 700 job opportunities for Victorians, including employing 11 locals in head of department roles,” he said.