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.

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