GRAND old mansions, charming country pubs and unique outback sites are in high demand by film crews as screen production continues to grow in Western Australia.

With more location scouts canvassing potential sites for upcoming film projects, Screenwest is calling for new suggestions of historic sites for its online locations gallery after a significant uplift in film and television production in Western Australia in recent years.

It comes as BBC Studios Production Australia and Paramount Australia last week wrapped filming of Ghosts Australia, which was shot on-location at Woodbridge House near Midland and in-studio in East Perth.

York was used in the production of the family-friendly adaptation of Craig Silvey’s book Runt with the town’s grand heritage architecture and distinctive character at the York Town Hall, the Castle Hotel and Balladong Farm, as well as nearby Buckland Estate, while The Twelve Season 2, filmed at Faversham House and the Castle Hotel in the town.

Currently, the Screenwest Western Australian locations gallery has 1900 listings, including 150 historical buildings and sites, registered as possible film locations.

Screenwest chief executive officer Rikki Lea Bestall said Western Australia was home to some incredible historic locations, striking landscapes and unique attractions that are sought-after by film production teams looking to bring their creative pursuits to life.

“We are experiencing a significant uplift in screen production in Western Australia, most notably in television and streaming platforms – and we expect that will only increase when the

Perth Film Studios open in Malaga early next year, paving the way for more locations to be added to our database.

“Many of Western Australia’s oldest buildings and sites have rich history and character that makes them workable and often impressive locations for film and television.

“We are always looking for great locations to help sell Western Australia as a filming destination. Having a comprehensive locations gallery will help us to attract large scale projects to deliver social, cultural and economic outcomes to the state.

“York has been especially successful as a regional location for its array of impressive heritage buildings including the landmark York Town Hall and Balladong Farm, as well as beautiful Buckland Estate nearby. Its close proximity to Perth is an extra drawcard.”

Ghosts Australia Producer Bree-Anne Sykes said during the early development phase, Screenwest generously provided location scouting support for the Ghosts Australia creative team to travel to Perth, Western Australia to source the hero location Ramshead Manor.

“Nestled on the bank of the Swan River with beautiful gum trees, a vineyard and those incredible Western Australian blue skies, the team quickly fell in love with Woodbridge House, an iconic location for our series.”

Anyone can nominate a location on the Western Australian locations gallery.

The Screenwest production attraction team reviews all listings to make sure they meet requirements.

For more information about the Western Australian locations gallery visit

https://www.screenwest.com.au/filming-in-wa/locations/locations-gallery