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Perth Film Studios reaches practical completion

Today marks a major milestone in Western Australia's ambition to become a leading destination for national and international screen production with the practical completion of the world-class Perth Film Studios.

Almost $300 million has been invested in the facility, including $233.5 million in construction and a further $57 million to support management and operations over the first 10 years through an agreement with Home Fire.

Director Strategy & Partnerships, Courtney Fiddian, said herself and the Contracts Team have been stationed out at the Perth Film Studios most of this month, helping with the commissioning of the building.

“Commissioning involves inspection, testing and ensuring documentation is in place to ensure everything functions as it should, before operations officially begin, it is an opportunity to stress test the building and ensure operational plans are effective to ensure we can offer a seamless customer experience” she said.

The state-of-the-art facility includes:

· four sound stages totalling 90,000 square feet, with 40-metre clear spans providing more than 8,200m² of production space - the equivalent of more than 31 tennis courts;

· two annexes, workshops for set and prop construction, and the largest backlot in the southern hemisphere at 23,200m² - 22% larger than the turfed surface of Optus Stadium;

· 8,500m² of office and administration space, including hair, makeup and costume facilities, production offices, staff amenities and a theatre screening room;

· 160,000m³ of locally sourced sand used to level the site - enough to fill 64 Olympic-sized swimming pools; and

· more than 1,670 tonnes of locally acquired and manufactured steel.

The public artworks at Perth Film Studios were also revealed. Aboriginal artists Lea Taylor and Buffie Punch created both the entry statement and yarning circle to reflect local culture and Country. These works incorporate motifs inspired by Mia Mia shelters, water, fire and the native banksia leaf.

The project is a key part of the Western Australian Screen Industry Strategy, designed to diversify the economy, attract investment and create local jobs.