Japanese TV show 'Let’s Have a World Heritage Wedding' filmed in Douglas
DOUGLAS
JAPANESE television viewers will get a taste of the Great Barrier Reef in January next year with the screening of a Japanese couple who tied the knot in the Douglas Shire.
The Tokyo-based Japanese TV show, “Let’s Have a World Heritage Wedding”, features a couple getting married and enjoying the Great Barrier Reef.
This area has been a favourite for films such as Fool’s Gold (2008), Paradise Road (1997) and Thin Red Line (1998).
The show will be broadcast nation-wide across Japan in January next year.
Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said the international exposure is fantastic for the region.
“A thriving film and television industry gives Douglas Shire an opportunity to shine on screens across the globe,” she said.
“The promotional benefits are potentially significant economy-boosters that help put our unrivalled natural beauty in the spotlight.
“Douglas Shire has been a stunning location for many popular films and Council enthusiastically encourages all commercial filming opportunities.”
Meanwhile, Leu has organised a meeting with Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt on Friday to discuss the State Government’s vision to make Queensland a film and industry hub.
“Council is really keen to make sure everyone is well aware of Douglas Shire’s distinguished history of being a sought-after location to shoot films and its unbound potential for future growth,” she said.
Council made a formal submission to the Advance Queensland 10-year Roadmap for the Screen Industry late last year.
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