A high-production value television series has put out the call for extras ahead of filming in both Airlie Beach and Proserpine.
The Stan Original Series, Black Snow – a classic whodunnit combining coming-of-age drama with gripping mystery – will shoot in our region from June through to August.
The show, produced by Goalpost Television, is set in the fictional town of Ashford in 2019. It follows revelations brought to light in the unearthing of a time capsule, which turns the 1994 cold case murder of seventeen-year-old Jasmine Baker into an active investigation.
Detective James Cormack is now hot on the heels of the killer.
Mackay and Whitsunday Life will be given exclusive access to the set of the production once filming begins in June.
The Queensland-made, six-part drama series has an estimated $10 million injection into the state economy during filming, as well as creating around 550 jobs for Queenslanders.
The extras callout was made for backpacker types, police officer look-alikes, teachers, tradies and more.
They are also seeking Australian South Sea Islander people and those of First Nations and Torres Strait Islander descent – two groups intrinsically linked to the story, with the murder of Jasmine Baker sending ripples through Ashford’s South Sea Islander community.
Creator and writer Lucas Taylor said he was excited to be working on the story that is “deeply rooted in North Queensland and its history.”
“North Queensland is a dramatic backdrop for Black Snow’s mystery to unfold – a place of stunning beauty that is hiding dark secrets,” said Taylor.
“This uniquely Queensland story could not have happened without the support of Screen Queensland, who have also been instrumental in my career development for a number of years now.”
Screen Queensland CEO Kylie Munnich said that Black Snow “delves into the history of the Australian South Sea Islander community in Queensland in a way that has not been explored on screen before.”
“[We’re committed to] uplifting under-represented voices both on-screen and behind-the-scenes,” Ms Munnich said.
Cameras will roll next month and production are still seeking all forms of extras for paid work.
To apply, email blacksnowproduction22@gmail.com with subject line LOCAL TV EXTRAS, a recent headshot (clear selfie of yourself), contact details, date of birth, location you live in and availability from June to August 2022.
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