When the second season of Stan murder mystery Black Snow hits screens on January 1, South-East Queensland viewers will see some familiar backdrops.
While season one was shot in North Queensland, Black Snow 2 showcases the beauty of the Sunshine Coast.
Producer Rosemary Blight said filming around the Glass House Mountains was an incredible experience.
“Once we discovered the Glass House Mountains we knew we had discovered the heart of the story of Black Snow 2,” Ms Blight said.
“The mountains’ commanding presence provided a powerful and cinematic backdrop for season two’s compelling story and it was an incredible experience to film there.”
She said Black Snow 2 was a gripping tale and visual feast that highlighted the Sunshine Coast’s iconic hinterland.
Travis Fimmel, known for his roles in Boy Swallows Universe and Vikings, stars as Detective James Cormack in the new six-part series, which delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young woman from her 21st birthday party in 2003.
As Cormack investigates, he also searches for his younger brother, who vanished when they were children.
The first series received a Logie nomination for most outstanding drama series and earned Fimmel two AACTA Award nominations.
Ms Blight said more than 90 cast and crew members were involved in Black Snow 2, utilising 11 accommodation properties across the Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Caloundra.
She said key scenes were shot at various locations including a private property on Mt Beerwah Road, Johnston Road, Roys Road, Marshs Road, Coonowrin Road, Wild Horse Mountain Scenic Lookout and Glass House Mountains Cultural Heritage Centre.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the screen industry was important for the region’s economic and cultural development.
“The continued growth of a vibrant screen industry brings significant benefits to tourism, arts and culture,” Mayor Natoli said.
“Our diverse film locations and local talent make the Sunshine Coast an ideal location for screen production and we are proud to be a film-friendly Council, working closely with Screen Queensland to facilitate filming in our region.”
Sunshine Coast Screen Collective president David Edgar said the region had unique appeal.
“The Sunshine Coast has all the ingredients to capture a larger share of Queensland’s screen industry market,” Mr Edgar said.
“This includes hundreds of skilled screen professionals, a diverse range of film locations and emerging infrastructure including Australia’s fastest East Coast data and telecommunications link to Asia and the second fastest to the United States.”
Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel said the region was an ideal location for film production.
“Black Snow 2 showcases that the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty goes beyond our pristine beaches and highlights to a global audience our region’s promising potential as an ideal screen destination,” Mr Stoeckel said.
Learn more about the Sunshine Coast film industry.
