Far North Queensland will be the backdrop to the first Aussie version of the reality television franchise which created Jersey Shore.
Aussie Shore will start filming in Cairns later this month, with the Paramount+ and MTV Entertainment Studios production being the first to use the city’s newly completed $12.6 million Screen Queensland Studios.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said the show would contribute more than $3 million to the Queensland economy and provide 100 crew and cast roles during production.
Ms Feeney said the series would not only broadcast the natural beauty and tourist attractions of Far North Queensland to a global audience, but also provide a boost to local businesses.
“Reality series like Aussie Shore engage a wide range of services and suppliers, including tourism operators, local guides, catering, security, hospitality, transport and accommodation. This production will also highlight the region’s culinary scene, nightlife and adventure activities to new international markets.”
While principal photography will largely be on location, cameras will roll at Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns and the series will also utilise the facility’s production offices and post facilities.
Paramount Australia Senior Vice President Content and Programming Daniel Monaghan said Cairns and Far North Queensland were the perfect settings to deliver a distinctly Australian take on the global reality hit.
“The region’s mix of iconic locations, unique experiences, skilled local crew, capable businesses and suppliers, as well as key infrastructure like the new studios, makes it the ideal place for our production of Aussie Shore that will be unforgettably entertaining for local and international reality TV fans on Paramount+,” Mr Monaghan said.
Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will officially open on April 24.
Its development was motivated by increased demand from local, national and international productions to be made in the unique North and Far North Queensland region.
