Kendall film industry opportunity

KENDALL will well and truly be put on the map if plans to build a film studio are deemed successful.

Legendary stuntman, Grant Page, best known for his involvement in Australia’s Mad Max films said the Australian Film, Television and Radio School had already expressed interest in the project.

If given the ‘go-ahead’ Kendallwood studio will be used for advertisements, location shoots, documentaries and larger Sydney productions.

A Development Application (DA) and Building Partnership unding Submission was lodged on Monday by a group of members from the Friends of Kendallwood Committee.

Local volunteers demolished a factory at Tea Gardens earlier this year and bought it back to Kendall with the permission of Mr Page.

Committee member Paul Macindoe said if all goes well the project would provide many benefits for the community.

“The studio itself will be totally community owned on community land with all net profits being distributed toward community projects,” he said.

“Part of the factory is being used for a Men’s Shed and the other bays will eventually be used for the studio at Kendall Showground.

“If successful, it’s expected be finished by the end of October next year.”

Mr Macindoe said the studio would be the first community owned regional movie studio in Australia.

“If it falls into place, within 10 years it will define the town,” he said.

“Among other things there will also be a program for young people which introduces them to the film industry.”

The project is expected to cost over $350,000.

However, Mr Macindoe said he was hopeful community support and donations would bring down the cost.

He has also been in contact with various government representatives regarding funding options.