Filming in Hindmarsh

Filming in Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh Shire is a film-friendly location while balancing the local amenity of residents and businesses.

The information on this page relates to commercial filming, including television, feature films, advertising and television commercials, documentaries and music videos.

All commercial filming activities are required to apply for a permit for the use of a public space. This ensures the activity is in accordance with the regulations of this council/department.

Locations

Hindmarsh Shire offers media, film makers and content developers a wide variety of landscapes, architecture and lighting experiences often changing dramatically with the seasons. From gently undulating paddocks, low scrub covered sand dunes, salt lakes and clay pans, buloke and box woodlands, to the stunning red-gum lined Wimmera River the natural environment offers many unique aspects as a backdrop. Buildings ranging from stately Victorian Style architecture to modern builds, along with long abandon farmhouses and stone ruins are dotted around the Shire offering examples of opulent heydays and times of struggle and failure.

Explore our Visit Hindmarsh pages and touch base with Economic and Tourism Development team for more information or to arrange familiarisation trip.

Filming Permits

In Hindmarsh Shire, filming permission is granted under the 'Application for Events in Public Places' permit.

Once you have completed and submitted an Application for Events in Public Places permit, please allow Council to respond to your application within 5-business days. Please note that if we need to make complex arrangements for your filming activity, it may take us more than five days to issue a permit.

Start by completing an Intention to Hold an Event Form or call us to discuss your filming plans on 03 5391 4444.

NOTE: Any commercial filming within a National Park or Reserve will require obtaining a permit from Parks Victoria. Visit their website here.

Related Links:

Film Victoria Website
Film Victoria Screen Industry Code of Conduct