Screen Australia and WA government fund Sam Worthington surf movie
Screen Australia has invested in two Western Australian features including Drift, a surf drama starring Sam Worthington
The Western Australia Government has also allocated $1m of Royalties for Regions funding and investment funding of up to $500,000 through ScreenWest’s Production Attraction Fund towards the $11m Drift.
According to Western Australian regional development minister Brendon Grylls, the film will provide an economic and promotional boost to the state’s south west.
“Drift is a unique opportunity to put the international spotlight on Margaret River and the south west region,” he said.