ABC report by Kirsten Veness
July 15, 2010

“Victoria's film and television industry is booming and it is not Hollywood bringing the work, but home grown productions.

It is estimated that over the last financial year, more than $200 million was spent in Victoria, making it one of the strongest years on record.

It is hoped this traditionally volatile industry is proving to be more sustainable in the long-term.....

.....The chief executive officer of Film Victoria, Sandra Sdraulig says an estimated $230 million was spent in the state during that time.....

.....The situation also appears to be improving at the Docklands studios. A few years ago, there was talk the studios were empty because they were too expensive. Now they are operating at about 65 per cent capacity.

Film Victoria says the recent strength of local projects suggests film production is becoming more resilient and able to sustain the industry in the long term......”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/14/2952853.htm