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Mystery Road Season 3 to Showcase WA’s Goldfields-Esperance Region

The Goldfields-Esperance Region will be showcased in the third series of the successful drama TV series Mystery Road: Origin. “The announcement of the third Mystery Road series is much welcomed news for our local industry, which is one the many sectors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman “It’s a wonderful…

ABC and Screen Australia Announce Mystery Road Season 3

ABC and Screen Australia in association with Screenwest have announced that a third series of the hugely popular, multi-award-winning outback crime drama Mystery Road has been commissioned. Mystery Road: Origin delves into the early years of fan favourite Detective Jay Swan with proud Nyikina man Mark Coles Smith cast as Young Jay. It’s 1999, and…

WA’s Screen Industry Receives Boost

Western Australia’s screen industry professionals have been given a boost thanks to the many productions now being created in the State. This includes popular television series The Heights, which just started filming its second season. Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman visited the East Perth set on Monday to mark the occasion and meet…

Screen Australia Announces $4 Million in Funding

Screen Australia has announced production funding for one film, two television series and three online projects totaling $4 million. The slate includes a film adaptation of the inspiring true story of Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts, a second season of the ABC’s hit drama series Mystery Road, and Roborovski, a virtual reality animated project from…

The ABC Receives 57 AACTA Award nominations

The ABC has scored an unrivalled 57 AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Award nominations across 23 categories, more than any other broadcaster, with Mystery Road and Riot both in line to win 11 of Australia’s top screen prizes. The ABC’s landmark Mystery Road (Best Drama) and Riot (Best Telefeature or Mini Series)…

BBC Four to Air Mystery Road

BBC Four has acquired six-part drama Mystery Road, based on Ivan Sen’s acclaimed feature film. The series will air weekly as a double-bill on BBC Four, starting from 9pm on Saturday 22 September. “Mystery Road is set in a uniquely stark and beautiful landscape and features a cast of some of the best acting talent…

Mystery Road – The Series to premier in 2018

Aaron Pedersen and Judy Davis will star in Mystery Road – The Series, a six-part spin-off from Ivan Sen’s internationally acclaimed and award winning feature films Mystery Road and Goldstone. Filming will commence in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia this August. “The ABC is thrilled to have the immense talents of the extraordinary…