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<strong>Film<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
Mudgee | Gulgong | Rylstone | Kandos<br />
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Clock tower and St Mary's Catholic Church, Mudgee CBD<br />
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Contents<br />
<strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong> snapshot.................................3<br />
A vibrant country location...........................................4<br />
Productions...........................................................................5<br />
Discover key locations.................................................11<br />
Permits..................................................................................19<br />
How to apply.....................................................................20<br />
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MID-WESTERN REGION<br />
SNAPSHOT<br />
Our region<br />
The <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong> is located three and a half hours from Sydney <strong>in</strong> Central West NSW. It has a dynamic<br />
and friendly community with a strong and diverse economic base, provid<strong>in</strong>g opportunities for future bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
development and growth. The region also attracts over 691,000 visitors each year to experience local w<strong>in</strong>e,<br />
food, sport<strong>in</strong>g and cultural events.<br />
Gulgong<br />
POPULATION<br />
25,367<br />
[MAP TO Mudgee<br />
BE UPDATED]<br />
Rylstone<br />
Kandos<br />
AREA<br />
8,752.3km 2<br />
MAJOR INDUSTRIES<br />
• M<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Agriculture<br />
• Construction<br />
• Retail<br />
• Tourism<br />
• Diverse and grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
economic base<br />
• Centrally located to Sydney<br />
and Newcastle and major<br />
regional centres <strong>in</strong> NSW<br />
• Strong transport l<strong>in</strong>ks<br />
– regular air and coach<br />
services<br />
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES<br />
• Skilled workforce<br />
• Strong bus<strong>in</strong>ess services<br />
sector<br />
• Great lifestyle benefits<br />
• Thriv<strong>in</strong>g tourism, arts and<br />
cultural sectors<br />
• Adequate water supply<br />
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GETTING HERE<br />
A vibrant country location<br />
Drive<br />
The <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong> has a bounty on offer for filmmakers. A<br />
little over three and a half hours from Sydney, it is easily accessible<br />
and centrally located to o<strong>the</strong>r major regional centres <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Bathurst, Dubbo, Lithgow and Orange.<br />
The region has diverse film<strong>in</strong>g opportunities, boast<strong>in</strong>g historic<br />
and environmental features that cannot be found elsewhere for<br />
film, television and onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>dustries.<br />
The historic town centres of Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and<br />
Rylstone are ready-made film sets offer<strong>in</strong>g qu<strong>in</strong>tessential outback<br />
Australian town features with wide streets, historic architecture,<br />
character houses, agriculture and beautiful parklands.<br />
The region offers some of <strong>the</strong> most stunn<strong>in</strong>g locations <strong>in</strong> Australia<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g rugged mounta<strong>in</strong> ranges, sweep<strong>in</strong>g pla<strong>in</strong>s, forests,<br />
bushland, agricultural land, heritage streetscapes, stately<br />
homesteads and villages. The region hosts a vast location<br />
directory to fit any storyl<strong>in</strong>e. Potential locations from across <strong>the</strong><br />
region can easily be viewed from <strong>the</strong> Create NSW Arts Screen &<br />
Culture website, mak<strong>in</strong>g it easy to f<strong>in</strong>d your perfect location.<br />
FROM SYDNEY<br />
3.5<br />
HOURS<br />
FROM NEWCASTLE<br />
4<br />
HOURS<br />
FROM WOLLONGONG<br />
4<br />
HOURS<br />
Accommodation options<br />
The region offers a variety of accommodation options for large<br />
and small scale productions. A wide range of accommodation<br />
is available from camp<strong>in</strong>g on location through to 5 star hotel<br />
and boutique accommodation. For a comprehensive list<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
accommodation, visit: visitmudgeeregion.com.au<br />
FROM CANBERRA<br />
5<br />
HOURS<br />
Fly<br />
Mudgee is a short 50 m<strong>in</strong>ute flight<br />
from Sydney. FlyPelican chartered<br />
flights are available on request.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation visit<br />
flypelican.com.au<br />
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PRODUCTIONS<br />
PRODUCTIONS FILMED IN THE MID-WESTERN REGION<br />
Doctor Doctor<br />
N<strong>in</strong>e Network, Seasons 1-5 2016 –<br />
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Love an Aussie Road Trip<br />
Episodes 2 and 3 – Visit NSW 2020<br />
Paul Murray Our Town<br />
February 2021<br />
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PRODUCTIONS FILMED IN THE MID-WESTERN REGION<br />
Choose Mudgee <strong>Region</strong><br />
TV and digital campaign, 2021<br />
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Women's Weekly<br />
Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Country Australia issue, 2019<br />
Photo shoot on location <strong>in</strong> Gulgong<br />
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Feature film, 2020<br />
Feature film, 2002<br />
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McDonald's<br />
'Bigger Than Us'<br />
National TV Campaign, 2021<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation NSW<br />
National TV and<br />
Onl<strong>in</strong>e Campaign, 2020<br />
Westfund<br />
National TV and<br />
Onl<strong>in</strong>e Campaign, 2018<br />
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DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
TOWNSHIPS<br />
Church Street, Mudgee<br />
Mayne Street, Gulgong<br />
Mudgee<br />
Gulgong<br />
Mudgee’s name derives from <strong>the</strong> Wiradjuri Aborig<strong>in</strong>al<br />
term 'Moothi' mean<strong>in</strong>g 'nest <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hills'. Mudgee is<br />
an attractive town of f<strong>in</strong>e old build<strong>in</strong>gs, located <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> broad, picturesque and fertile Cudgegong River<br />
Valley.<br />
Flanked by foothills, Mudgee has a rich pastoral<br />
history reflected <strong>in</strong> its heritage streetscapes which<br />
are wide and tree-l<strong>in</strong>ed, just as you would imag<strong>in</strong>e<br />
a ref<strong>in</strong>ed country town to look like. The streetscapes<br />
of colonial public build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>clude heritage banks,<br />
solicitor offices and churches.<br />
Gulgong boomed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> gold rush era of <strong>the</strong> late<br />
1800s and featured on <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al ten dollar note.<br />
Step back <strong>in</strong> time through <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al and narrow<br />
bent streets with high footpaths <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> historic town.<br />
The town's heritage listed build<strong>in</strong>gs are complete with<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al features and <strong>in</strong>clude such gems as The Pr<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
of Wales Opera House, <strong>in</strong> which Dame Nellie Melba<br />
once performed. It is <strong>the</strong> oldest perform<strong>in</strong>g arts venue<br />
still be<strong>in</strong>g used for its orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong>tention <strong>in</strong> Australia.<br />
Mudgee<br />
Approximately<br />
3.5 hrs drive<br />
Approximately<br />
20 m<strong>in</strong>s drive<br />
Gulgong<br />
Sydney<br />
Mudgee<br />
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Louee Street, Rylstone<br />
Angus Avenue, Kandos<br />
Rylstone<br />
In <strong>the</strong> rustic heritage town of Rylstone, via <strong>the</strong> famous<br />
Bylong Valley Way, a broad range of features make this<br />
a filmmaker’s dream location. The district was settled<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1820s, mak<strong>in</strong>g it one of <strong>the</strong> oldest settlements<br />
west of <strong>the</strong> Great Divid<strong>in</strong>g Range. Rylstone's charm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
19th century photogenic build<strong>in</strong>gs were constructed<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Victorian and Inter-war period.<br />
Rylstone has wonderful streetscapes <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 19th<br />
century sandstone public houses, cottages, government<br />
build<strong>in</strong>gs and 1920s era stores. The town also acts as a<br />
gateway to <strong>the</strong> World Heritage-listed Wollemi National<br />
Park and <strong>the</strong> beautiful Bylong Valley, boast<strong>in</strong>g some of<br />
<strong>the</strong> most spectacular natural scenery <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> region.<br />
Kandos<br />
With a work<strong>in</strong>g-class background, Kandos now has a<br />
quirky underground arts community eager to share<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir creativity. The unique town is nestled at <strong>the</strong> foot<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Coomber Melon Mounta<strong>in</strong> and is located at <strong>the</strong><br />
centre of many Central West attractions.<br />
Once a private village and home to <strong>the</strong> largest<br />
cement works <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn hemisphere, Kandos<br />
has a strong <strong>in</strong>dustrial history and associated film<strong>in</strong>g<br />
locations, mak<strong>in</strong>g it a place like no o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Mudgee<br />
Approximately<br />
45 m<strong>in</strong>s drive<br />
Approximately<br />
50 m<strong>in</strong>s drive<br />
Mudgee<br />
Rylstone<br />
Kandos<br />
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DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
NATURAL WONDERS<br />
The Drip<br />
Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)<br />
Ferntree Gully<br />
V<strong>in</strong>eyards <strong>in</strong> Mudgee<br />
Putta Bucca Wetlands<br />
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Hands on Rocks
Scenic locations<br />
Our region boasts scenic outdoor locations and a wide range of nature experiences tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> unique flora and fauna. From a bird lover’s paradise to Aborig<strong>in</strong>al rock art, picturesque<br />
picnic areas and reward<strong>in</strong>g bush walks, <strong>the</strong> natural wonders of our region make it <strong>in</strong>credibly<br />
desirable to shoot.<br />
FROG ROCK<br />
This unusual granite rock formation<br />
resembles a crouch<strong>in</strong>g frog and<br />
can be seen on <strong>the</strong> left hand side of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Ulan Cassilis road, 19km north<br />
of Mudgee, 1.5km past Hadabob<br />
Road.<br />
FERNTREE GULLY<br />
HANDS ON ROCK<br />
These stencils of hands were made<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Wiradjuri people who lived<br />
<strong>in</strong> most of <strong>the</strong> Central West of what<br />
is now NSW, and were one of <strong>the</strong><br />
largest Aborig<strong>in</strong>al language groups.<br />
This heritage site is about 12km east<br />
of Ulan and 2km on <strong>the</strong> left hand<br />
side past <strong>the</strong> entrance to The Drip.<br />
VINEYARDS<br />
The region has more than 40<br />
privately operated v<strong>in</strong>eyards. Cellar<br />
doors and venues offer gorgeous<br />
views of <strong>the</strong> surround<strong>in</strong>g landscape.<br />
WINDAMERE DAM AND<br />
CUDGEGONG WATERS PARK<br />
Ferntree Gully is a stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ra<strong>in</strong>forest area 17km north of<br />
Rylstone. This natural wonder<br />
features walk<strong>in</strong>g tracks to <strong>the</strong> top<br />
edge of <strong>the</strong> rocks where you can<br />
view <strong>the</strong> valley and unusual rock<br />
formations, ideal for nature shoots.<br />
GANGUDDY (DUNNS SWAMP)<br />
Dunns swamp, or Ganguddy as it is<br />
known to local Aborig<strong>in</strong>al people,<br />
is a beautiful, serene waterway on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Cudgegong River <strong>in</strong> Wollemi<br />
National Park. Ganguddy is a perfect<br />
location for birdwatch<strong>in</strong>g, fish<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
canoe<strong>in</strong>g and swimm<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
GOULBURN RIVER NATIONAL PARK<br />
AND THE DRIP<br />
The Goulburn River National<br />
Park stretches along 90km of <strong>the</strong><br />
river, with wide, sandy banks and<br />
forest landscape offer<strong>in</strong>g easy<br />
navigation. It’s an area of significant<br />
Aborig<strong>in</strong>al heritage with more than<br />
300 known sites, located mostly<br />
along <strong>the</strong> river. The Drip gorge is a<br />
spectacular natural wonder of <strong>the</strong><br />
region.<br />
MUNGHORN GAP NATURE<br />
RESERVE<br />
This reserve is a particularly<br />
important place for Wiradjuri<br />
people. The second oldest nature<br />
reserve <strong>in</strong> Australia is steeped <strong>in</strong><br />
Aborig<strong>in</strong>al heritage where strik<strong>in</strong>g<br />
natural rock formations jut from <strong>the</strong><br />
bushland-like ancient ru<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
PUTTA BUCCA WETLANDS<br />
Located off Putta Bucca Road just<br />
north of Mudgee town centre, this<br />
waterbird paradise exhibits a wide<br />
range of flora and fauna. It is easily<br />
accessed with a park<strong>in</strong>g area and<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes and walk<strong>in</strong>g track and<br />
birdhides. This is an ideal shoot<br />
location for birdwatch<strong>in</strong>g, bicycle<br />
rid<strong>in</strong>g and fish<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Just 19km south-west of Rylstone<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Cudgegong River <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Cudgegong Valley, is a perfect<br />
film<strong>in</strong>g location for fish<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
watersports, camp<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
caravann<strong>in</strong>g. W<strong>in</strong>damere Dam also<br />
offers an accessible road.<br />
WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK<br />
At over 487,000 hectares, Wollemi<br />
National Park is <strong>the</strong> second<br />
largest park <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> state beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
Kosciuszko. World Heritage-listed<br />
Wollemi National Park offers a<br />
dramatic sett<strong>in</strong>g for scenery from<br />
scenic canyons, tower<strong>in</strong>g cliffs,<br />
wild rivers and serene forests.<br />
There are ample opportunities to<br />
be immersed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> beauty of this<br />
large wilderness area.<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g ideal shoot<strong>in</strong>g locations<br />
for swimm<strong>in</strong>g holes, gorges,<br />
canoe<strong>in</strong>g and camp<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> park is<br />
just a couple of hours north-west of<br />
Sydney.<br />
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DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
HISTORIC VILLAGES<br />
Outskirts of Rylstone<br />
Mayne Street, Gulgong<br />
Small villages<br />
Take a road trip to discover <strong>the</strong> charm of our region’s outly<strong>in</strong>g historic villages. Perfect for a<br />
qu<strong>in</strong>tessential country pub scene and colonial life, capture heritage streetscapes or film <strong>the</strong><br />
natural beauty and surrounds.<br />
BYLONG<br />
Located 11km from Rylstone, <strong>the</strong> very picturesque Bylong Valley was first explored by William Lawson <strong>in</strong> 1822 after<br />
<strong>the</strong> discovery of <strong>the</strong> Goulburn River. Today <strong>the</strong> Bylong Valley is a lush and green area famous for racehorse and beef<br />
cattle studs. There is a general store, a school and a public hall.<br />
HARGRAVES<br />
Forty kilometres from Mudgee, Hargraves is often referred to as <strong>the</strong> veteran of <strong>the</strong> region’s gold towns. The gold rush<br />
began <strong>the</strong>re <strong>in</strong> 1851 with <strong>the</strong> discovery of <strong>the</strong> famous ‘Kerr’s Hundredweight’, a nugget which conta<strong>in</strong>ed 1,272 ounces of<br />
gold. S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> surge of m<strong>in</strong>ers that followed this discovery, Hargraves is now a quiet and peaceful village with a general<br />
store, post office and school.<br />
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Alby & Es<strong>the</strong>rs, Mudgee<br />
Kandos<br />
LUE<br />
Lue, pronounced <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Aborig<strong>in</strong>al language ‘Loo-wee’ is about 20 m<strong>in</strong>utes from Mudgee and is a busy little village<br />
on <strong>the</strong> route to <strong>the</strong> Hunter <strong>Region</strong>. In <strong>the</strong> late 1800s, Lue boasted a bakery, hotel, blacksmith, two general stores, a<br />
product merchant and butcher. Today <strong>the</strong>re’s a popular pub, <strong>the</strong> unique Lue Pottery and some self-conta<strong>in</strong>ed and<br />
farm stay accommodation options. Take <strong>the</strong> scenic drive to Rylstone from Mudgee via Lue.<br />
WINDEYER<br />
Nestled <strong>in</strong> a beautiful valley 40km south-west of Mudgee, W<strong>in</strong>deyer is steeped <strong>in</strong> history. Gold was discovered<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1851 and dur<strong>in</strong>g that era it was common for fossickers to yield up to four ounces (0.1kg) of gold per pan. The<br />
heritage listed 1911 W<strong>in</strong>deyer Hotel still operates today, as does a caravan park. Some of <strong>the</strong> world’s best superf<strong>in</strong>e<br />
wool comes from this district.<br />
WOLLAR<br />
The gateway to <strong>the</strong> Goulburn River National Park, <strong>the</strong> village was officially declared <strong>in</strong> March 1885.<br />
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DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE<br />
Town Hall Theatre, Mudgee<br />
Facilities<br />
MUDGEE TOWN HALL THEATRE<br />
The Mudgee Town Hall Theatre is a multi-functional<br />
cultural space capable of host<strong>in</strong>g live <strong>the</strong>atre, shows,<br />
balls, meet<strong>in</strong>gs, wedd<strong>in</strong>gs, exhibitions, movie screen<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r large events.<br />
GULGONG MEMORIAL HALL<br />
Gulgong Memorial Hall is located <strong>in</strong> Herbert Street,<br />
close to <strong>the</strong> centre of <strong>the</strong> historical town of Gulgong. It<br />
directly adjo<strong>in</strong>s Anzac Memorial Park and Playground.<br />
THE STABLES<br />
The Old Police Stables were built <strong>in</strong> 1887, and used as<br />
stabl<strong>in</strong>g for police horses.<br />
It was later acquired by <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n Mudgee Shire <strong>Council</strong><br />
and converted from horse stables to <strong>the</strong> current<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g to support exhibitions and various events.<br />
Located central to <strong>the</strong> Mudgee CBD, <strong>the</strong> Stables complex<br />
can be a space as a production office or unit base.<br />
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KANDOS HALL<br />
Kandos Hall is an historic build<strong>in</strong>g built <strong>in</strong> 1954 and<br />
is located near <strong>the</strong> centre of <strong>the</strong> town of Kandos.<br />
The hall offers a large area of open space suitable for<br />
but not limited to, exhibitions, balls, shows, school<br />
presentations and wedd<strong>in</strong>g scenes.
LANDMARKS<br />
DISCOVER KEY LOCATIONS<br />
Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee<br />
GLEN WILLOW REGIONAL SPORTS STADIUM<br />
Opened <strong>in</strong> 2012, <strong>the</strong> 10,000 capacity stadium is a worldclass<br />
facility host<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational and national events.<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g a 1000-seat undercover grandstand, 500lux<br />
light<strong>in</strong>g, media and broadcast facilities this a fantastic<br />
stadium to capture sport on film. Home to <strong>the</strong> NRL<br />
Charity Shield, <strong>the</strong> central stadium and surround<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ovals are set aga<strong>in</strong>st a mounta<strong>in</strong> backdrop.<br />
MUDGEE AIRPORT<br />
Mudgee Airport is available for film hire located just<br />
5km north east of Mudgee CBD with an aerodrome<br />
land area of 95 ha. The ma<strong>in</strong> sealed runway length<br />
(Code 3C) is 1739m and a secondary grass runway<br />
length (Code 2C) – 1075m. Private aircraft park<strong>in</strong>g is<br />
available.<br />
MUDGEE RAILWAY STATION<br />
Mudgee Station is considered one of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>est country<br />
stations <strong>in</strong> NSW, built from 1883 to 1884. The Mudgee<br />
Station is one of <strong>the</strong> best surviv<strong>in</strong>g Victorian stations<br />
with most of <strong>the</strong> components <strong>in</strong>tact, as at <strong>the</strong> time of<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
MUDGEE SHOWGROUND<br />
The Mudgee Showground an ideal location to shoot<br />
country fairs, rodeos and equestrian activities.<br />
The grounds are a country venue for horse enthusiasts<br />
with stable facilities, a round yard, a dressage arena<br />
and a large oval to exercise horses.<br />
RYLSTONE RAILWAY STATION<br />
Rylstone’s stone village sets <strong>the</strong> perfect backdrop to<br />
<strong>the</strong> historical railway station opened <strong>in</strong> 1884. Wool,<br />
sheep, cattle, coal m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, w<strong>in</strong>e, olives, tourism and<br />
cement production were <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>stays of <strong>the</strong> local<br />
railway <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
RYLSTONE SHOWGROUND<br />
Nestled on <strong>the</strong> banks of <strong>the</strong> Cudgegong River is <strong>the</strong><br />
Rylstone Showground is a qua<strong>in</strong>t country showground<br />
that boasts plenty of open space, picturesque sett<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and a rodeo arena.<br />
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PERMITS<br />
PERMITS<br />
<strong>Film<strong>in</strong>g</strong> approval<br />
Production studios and filmmakers are required to lodge for permission to film and photograph with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong> Local Government Area if <strong>the</strong> shoot <strong>in</strong>volves:<br />
• The use of a public location<br />
• Impacts to <strong>the</strong> community<br />
<strong>in</strong> ei<strong>the</strong>r a public or private<br />
location<br />
• Road closures<br />
• Environmental disruption<br />
• Traffic regulation or road closure<br />
• Light<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g flood lights<br />
• Use of helicopters<br />
• Use of drones<br />
• Night shoots<br />
• Noise<br />
• Pollution risk<br />
• Construction of a temporary<br />
structure<br />
• Stunts<br />
• Pyrotechnics, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
light<strong>in</strong>g of fires<br />
Please note permits are not required <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> case of m<strong>in</strong>or film<strong>in</strong>g e.g. news and current affair programs,<br />
record<strong>in</strong>g of private functions.<br />
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How to apply<br />
1. GET IN TOUCH<br />
To film <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, please contact our Communications Team who can assist you with<br />
any film<strong>in</strong>g enquiries. Please contact <strong>the</strong> Corporate Communications Coord<strong>in</strong>ator via email on news@<br />
midwestern.nsw.gov.au or phone 6378 2850.<br />
2. COMPLETE THE FILMING APPLICATION FORM<br />
The film<strong>in</strong>g application form is for film<strong>in</strong>g on public property, <strong>in</strong> open spaces and outdoor areas such<br />
as footpaths, roads and parks with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong><strong>Region</strong>al</strong> <strong>Council</strong> area. Download a copy from<br />
midwestern.nsw.gov.au<br />
3. FILMING APPROVALS<br />
<strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong><strong>Region</strong>al</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has delegated authority to approve film and photographic<br />
applications on <strong>Council</strong> owned and managed resources, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g local roads, attractions,<br />
recreation areas, <strong>Council</strong> build<strong>in</strong>gs and amenities.<br />
Approvals for use of land governed by o<strong>the</strong>r agencies e.g. RMS, National Parks & Wildlife Service,<br />
Forests NSW and State Government Infrastructure, is on <strong>the</strong> onus of <strong>the</strong> applicant.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has a film<strong>in</strong>g fee if staff assistance is required as part of <strong>the</strong> production. Please contact <strong>the</strong><br />
Communications Team for more <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
Road closures<br />
<strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>Western</strong> <strong><strong>Region</strong>al</strong> <strong>Council</strong> can facilitate traffic management requests. Alternatively, third party<br />
Traffic Control Plans can be submitted for approval. Please speak to our team when apply<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Unit base<br />
Unit base locations can be organised with <strong>Council</strong> for crews throughout <strong>the</strong> region.<br />
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CONTACTS<br />
Completed film applications or enquiries to:<br />
Telephone: 02 6378 2850<br />
By email: news@midwestern.nsw.gov.au<br />
midwestern.nsw.gov.au<br />
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