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FILMING IN SA

Locations

From salt lakes to moonscapes and dense green forests to rugged desert ranges, a sophisticated CBD and spectacular heritage buildings, dramatic coastlines and beaches galore, it’s all on the doorstep of South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide.

One day, multiple locations: SA makes it happen

Whatever look your project needs, you’ll find it in South Australia.

To connect with location managers with expert knowledge of local environments, conditions and personnel, reach out to the South Australian chapter of the Australian Locations Managers’ Guild or contact the SAFC Production team via [email protected]

“Coober Pedy in the South Australian desert was a totally out of this world filming location like nothing I’ve seen on Earth – it was like we really were on Mars! I now know why so many films and TV shows have chosen to shoot in South Australia; it truly is a beautiful and unique part of the world.”

— William Shatner, Stars on Mars

Seeing double

South Australia can double for just about anywhere in the world (or galaxy!).

Stars on Mars, 2023
Mars
(Stars on Mars)
Japan
(Mortal Kombat)
Bali
(The Tourist)
South Africa
(Escape From Pretoria)
France
(Anzac Girls)
India
(Hotel Mumbai)
Turkey
(Deadline Gallipoli)
Hong Kong
(The Tourist)
Middle East
(Anzac Girls)

“Shooting Mortal Kombat in South Australia made for an ideal filmmaking experience. The diversity of locations we were able to find – from the deserts, to the lush forests, to urban streetscapes – was perfectly suited for our production.”

— James Wan, producer, Mortal Kombat
Rachel Griffiths in Aftertaste, Adelaide Hills, photo by Ian Routledge

Adelaide: A film-friendly city

Adelaide delivers convenience and accessibility unmatched by other cities with a film-friendly culture combined with lower living and production costs than any other Australian state capital – and South Australia’s temperate Mediterranean-style climate means you can shoot all year round.

To connect with location managers with expert knowledge of local environments, conditions and personnel, reach out to the South Australian chapter of the Australian Locations Managers’ Guild

You can also reach out to the SAFC’s Production Team for more information.

Image: Rachel Griffiths in the Adelaide Hills for Aftertaste, photo by Ian Routledge

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