Tomorrow, When the War Began sequel confirmed
Omnilab Media has confirmed production of the sequel to the highest grossing Australian film of 2010, Tomorrow, When the War Began, to be made in NSW and scheduled for a September shoot.
The sequel, adapted from the John Marsden novels, will be once again written and directed by Stuart Beattie. It will be shot in the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains, and according to the NSW Government, it is expected to generate more than 450 jobs – with a $40m injection into the state’s economy.
The state Government provided a grant from its film fund to Omnilab Media, in order to secure production (including pre and post-production) for NSW.
“We have worked hard to build up our Australian business into an internationally successful company employing more than 300 people,” said Omnilab CEO Christopher Mapp. “Without Government support, many of these jobs would be exported overseas. This investment allows us to keep these jobs in Australia, contribute to the local economy and helps grow and secure the future of NSW’s film industry. Support for this project has also contributed to our decision to further invest in our world-class VFX and post-production businesses, which will ensure that NSW film and television practitioners have access to the very best creative services in Australia.”
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