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Alan & Suzi’s Tropical Harvest Brandon’s fresh Chilli Mud Crab

Cane Farmer Rodney Rasmussen Ant & Junlan’s bounties from the Coral Sea

Brandon Walker and Samantha Martin hunting for Mud Crabs
“The “Tastes of the Tropics” initiative comes
at an exciting time for the screen industry in
Far North Queensland, with the opening of
EMPOWERING FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND’S
SCREEN INDUSTRY the $12.6 million Screen Queensland Studios
This project is not only about creating compelling television but also about in Cairns”

fostering local talent and contributing to the growth of the screen industry
in Far North Queensland. The “Tastes of the Tropics” initiative, developed by

Screen Queensland aimed to support mid-career filmmakers by providing
resources and mentorship to bring creative visions to life.
We cannot speak highly enough of supervising producer Karen Warner,
whose extensive industry experience proved invaluable throughout the AN INVITATION

production process. From script development and approval to final edit And to all those eager to join the culinary journey of “Taste of The Tropics”

picture lock, Karen was instrumental in achieving our vision. now streaming on SBS On Demand, from the mangroves to the rainforest,

from the reef to the cane fields, I extend an invitation to taste every moment.
A PREMIER FILMING DESTINATION Bon appétit!
Port Douglas and its surrounding areas are no stranger to the film industry.

From Dive Club and Fool’s Gold to Aquamarine and Paradise Road, this
picturesque region has provided the setting for captivating stories on both Taste of the Tropics is part of Screen Queensland’s North Queensland

the big and small screens. Other notable productions like The Pacific, The Regional Program, delivered by Screenworks in association with SBS and

Thin Red Line, Nim’s Island, Sniper, Ocean Girls, and Kidnapped have supported by Cutting Edge. Rodney & Hideki’s BBQ Feast

also captured cinematic magic, confirming its status as a premier filming

industry.
LOOKING FORWARD: GROWTH AND
OPPORTUNITIES
However, the “Tastes of the Tropics” initiative comes at an exciting time
for the screen industry in Far North Queensland, with the opening of the
$12.6 million Screen Queensland Studios in Cairns. With the new studio
facilities in Cairns, more opportunities will be created for local talent to
showcase creativity and contribute to the vibrant screen industry in Far
North Queensland.
The team and I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of

the screen industry in Far North Queensland, and we are honoured to play
a part in its journey.