I am thrilled that Fremantle are part of this world class series.” Marta, Andrew Knight and Max Dann’s vision to tell such a compelling, yet grounded story will no doubt resonate with audiences both domestically and internationally. This tiny community isn’t the kind of place shown on postcards but what it does offer is an abundance of crime, however, there is a reason behind it, which takes some time to work out…Ĭhris Oliver-Taylor, CEO Asia Pacific, Fremantle and Executive Producer, added: “Fremantle are delighted to partner with the amazing Marta Dusseldorp to bring Bay of Fires to ABC viewers. Betrayed by her own company and in immediate danger – single mother of two, Stella has no option but to move her young family to the last place anyone would expect – Misery Reef. Set in the wilds of Tasmania, Bay of Fires centres around protagonist Stella Heinekken (played by Dusseldorp) whose fall from grace is as spectacular as it is life threatening. The award-winning creative team will bring to life a series that promises to be as bold and surprising, as it is shocking and dark. The 8×60’ crime-thriller will be distributed internationally by Fremantle.Ĭreated and written by Andrew Knight ( Jack Irish, Rake, The Water Diviner) and Max Dann ( Siam Sunset, Dance Academy, Seachange), Bay of Fires stars Marta Dusseldorp ( Janet King, Jack Irish, A Place to Call Home) who is also co-creator and producer of the series. Our Government’s ongoing commitment to Tasmanian screen production is assisting to build our local screen industry’s capacity to service large scale projects like Bay of Fires, ensuring Tasmania’s unique landscapes, people and culture, continue to intrigue, engage and entertain audiences around the world.Today we announced a new co-production between Fremantle Australia and Ben Winspear’s Archipelago Productions – Bay of Fires. This funding includes part of the $3 million we committed in the Premier’s State of the State address in March this year, to help stimulate production activity and assist the sector as it continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The Tasmanian Government’s $1.5 million allocation for the production through Screen Tasmania represents the largest single amount of screen project support a Tasmanian Government has ever made, comprising $1 million in production investment and a $500,000 regional production grant, in recognition of the unique expense of shooting on Tasmania’s West Coast. It follows Tasmania’s recent successes with other high-quality screen productions filmed within the State, such as The Kettering Incident, Rosehaven (all five series), The Gloaming and The Tailings. The series will be written by Andrew Knight, Max Dann and Sarah Bassiuoni. The series is supported by Screen Tasmania alongside financing partners ABC, Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Fremantle Australia, and is expected to be a flagship drama for the ABC that will showcase our State and the stunning West Coast to the world.Ĭreated by Tasmanian-based Marta Dusseldorp ( Janet King, Jack Irish, A Place to Call Home) and Max Dann ( Siam Sunset, Dance Academy, Spotswood), alongside iconic screenwriter Andrew Knight ( Seachange, Jack Irish, Rake, Hacksaw Ridge), Bay of Fires is the first major screen production offering from Marta’s company Archipelago Productions, and will be co-produced and distributed internationally by global entertainment powerhouse, Fremantle Australia. Importantly, we anticipate the series will provide a significant boost to our regional economy and numerous job opportunities for Tasmanians, including a likely record number of senior roles, with around 80 cast and crew positions up for grabs and up to $8 million expected to be spent on Tasmanian goods and services throughout the course of production. The eight-part series will be filmed primarily on Tasmania’s West Coast and is expected to be the largest production ever filmed in regional Tasmania. In a major coup for Tasmania and the regional economy on the West Coast, Archipelago Productions’ first major screen production, Bay of Fires, has been commissioned to be filmed in Tasmania in mid-2022.
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