Mid West and Gascoyne coasts to feature in season two of Shipwreck Hunters Australia
The season will feature six missions along the rugged WA coastline, home to more than 1600 shipwrecks, filmed in locations across the Mid West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, Southwest and Goldfields-Esperance regions.
Raising some of WA's long-lost shipwreck secrets, season two welcomes back the fearless shipwreck hunters, with captain Ash Sutton again at the helm with the highly skilled crew of ocean adventurers uncovering maritime stories at the State's most breathtaking locations.
The series is funded through the WA Regional Screen Fund, supported by $4 million a year through Royalties for Regions from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The fund aims to encourage regional film industry activity, build capacity and contribute to the livability and vibrancy of regional WA, according to Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk.
'We are sending a strong message to the international film industry, that WA is rapidly growing as a popular destination for film production and that we have remarkable and appealing stories to tell,' she said.
Shipwreck Hunters Australia is estimated to have brought more than $4.4m to WA, including more than $1.6m in regional towns.
'Shipwreck Hunters Australia is a rousing and exciting documentary series set against the backdrop of Western Australia's beautiful coast, and I am intrigued to see what these adventurers uncover,' Screenwest CEO Rikki Lea Bestall said.
Season two of Shipwreck Hunters Australia drops on August 27.
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