Fillip for Docklands’ film industry

November was a good month for Docklands’ film industry with the announcement of a new major project for Docklands Studios and a government grant for Open Channel.

Docklands Studios gets to host the production of I, Frankenstein – said to be worth $37 million into the Victorian economy and 500 new jobs.

And Victoria Harbour-based Open Channel has secured $50,000 for new equipment, courtesy of the State Government.

On November 9, Innovation, Services and Small Business Minister Louise Asher announced that Victoria had beaten strong competition from other states to secure I, Frankenstein, a gothic thriller written and directed by Stuart Beattie.

Ms Asher said exact locations were yet to be determined, but the production would be based at Docklands.

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