
Film Licensing for the Hunter Region
We hold delegated authority to approve filming licences across all ten Hunter Councils, Hunter Region National Parks and Wildlife Services, the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council and many other private and public locations. We are committed to making filming in the Hunter seamless, fast and enjoyable for productions of all types and sizes.
Logistics, Location Scouting and Crewing
Logistic Support
Logistic Support
- Traffic Control Plan
- Parking Permits
- Venue Hire
Location Scouting
Location Scouting
- Site Recces
- Local knowledge
- Various locations – coastal, rural, industrial
Crew & Industry
Crew & Industry
- Tap in to local production expertise
- Crew and talent
- Suite of production resources
The screen hunter story
We are committed to local development and creating networking initiatives to connect industry practitioners throughout the region and beyond, as well as driving the growth of a creative and sustainable film hub in the Hunter. As advocates for the unique qualities of our region, we want to bring the world to the Hunter, and share the Hunter with the world.
Screen Hunter is staffed by professionals who are passionate about film production and our region. We pride ourselves on our reputation as knowledgeable, flexible, reliable and approachable – constantly seeking opportunities to nurture local creatives to build a sustainable film industry in the Hunter.
We are here to help accommodate all your production needs, from film licensing, logistics, location scouting and crewing. Please reach out to the Screen Hunter team for any enquiries, or our Film Contact Officer for license applications – fco@screenhunter.com.au
Ray Owen
Manager
Chauntelle O’Brien
Film Contact Officer
Showcase
Discover a snapshot of productions filmed in the Hunter. From feature films to commercials for television,we are bringing the world to the Hunter, and the Hunter to the world.
Stockton Sand Dunes
Stockton Beach
Blacksmiths Beach
Bays Water Power Station
Bays Water Power Station
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
Newcastle
Stockton Sand Dunes
Newcastle
Dungog
Newcastle
PAST PRODUCTIONS FILMED IN THE HUNTER

- Oprah (the Oprah Visit)
- 60 Minutes
- Giggle and Hoot
- Trinny and
- Suzanna
- Makeover
- From the ground up
- Top Gear
- Matty Johns Show
- Dancing with the Stars
- Getaway
- Home and Away
- Playschool
- Real Prison Breaks
- Escape with ET
- The Great Outdoors
- Farmer Wants a Wife
- True Crime: Deadly Women (Discovery USA)
- Australian Idol
- Chance and Coincidence
- The Biggest Loser
- Honey, We’re Killing the Kids
- Forensic Investigators
- Fat Pizza
- The Bachelor
- Pieces of Her
- Frayed Season 1 & 2
- The Voice
- Australian Ninja Warrior
- The Living Room
- Ultimate Tag
- Destination Dessert
- Married at First Sight
- Who Do You Think You Are?
- House Hunters International
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Australia’s Most Hunted – Malcom Nadin
- Location, Location, Location
- Crimes That Shook Australia (Katherine Knight)
- Sunrise
- Channel 9 Weather
- Disney XD
- Australian Geographic Adventures
- Sydney Weekender
- My Kitchen Rules
- The Project
- Australia’s Next Top Model
- The Secret Daughter
- The Block
- Selling Houses Australia
- Real House Wives Melbourne 7 Sydney
- The Dog House Australia

- Supercheap Auto
- Subway
- Newcastle Knights
- Subaru
- Korean National Bank
- Toyota (Spain)
- Energy Drink (Japan)
- Hunter Water Corporation
- Newcastle Permanent
- Optus
- Nutri-Grain
- LG
- Target
- NIB
- Honda
- Engine Oil (Saudi Arabia)
- Singapore Airlines
- Lend Lease
- Vodafone
- Hyundai
- Coca-Cola
- Lifeline
- Telstra
- Royal Australian Airforce
- NRMA
- YOUi
- Mitsubishi
- Ford
- WAHU
- Yoplait
- Zoigo Boingo
- Mazda
- Baker’s Delight
- Wheetbix
- Samsung
- Hungry Jacks
- Holden
- Nude By Nature
- VW
- Great Northern Brewing Co
- BCF
- Red Balloon
- Door Dash
- Reflections Holiday Park
- ING

- Daniel Johns
- Beyoncé
- Delta Goodrem
- Russell Crowe
- Amy Shark
- Hauskey
- Polaris
- Bad Pony
- Tones & I
- Parkway Drive

- Stories of Our Town (2020)
- Great White Hunters (2008)
- Jimmy B’s: Crave for the Wave! (2013)
- World Tour of Australia (1996)
- The Mole (2013)
- Catalyst (2012)
- The History of Mining Australia – SBS (2012)
- Blue Planet
- The Ripple Effect

- Suburban Mayhem (2006)
- Wolverine (2009)
- Tomorrow When the War Began (2010)
- Newcastle (2008)
- Bootmen (2000)
- Superman Returns (2006)
- Matrix Reloaded (2003)
- Lockout (2012)
- Like Minds (2006)
- Mad Max 3 (1985)
- The Last Supper (1995)
- Nim’s Island (2008)
- Martha’s New Coat (2003)
- Reckless Kelly (1993)
- Sahara (1995)
- Wanderbust (2019)
- Legacy: A Ride to Conquer Motor Neurone Disease (2016)
- Black rock (1997)
- 15 Amore (1998)
- Young Einstein (1988)
- The Black Rider (2003)
- Escape from Absolom (1994)
- Marking Time (2003)
- Broken (2002)
- Big House (2000)
- In Pursuit of Honour (1995)
- Back Packer (2008)
- Bathing Franky (2009)
- Mikey’s Extreme Romance (2009)
- Submerged (2011)
- Oyster Farm (2004)
- Mortal Fools (2008)
- The Grandmothers (2012)
- New Profession (2011)
- What If (2013)
- Love is Now (2014)
- What If the Future Never Happened (2022)
- Beat (2022)

- Zimmerman
- One Season
- Kivari The Label
- Geedup Online
- French Connection
- Side -Note
- Netflix (Umbrella Academy Installation)
- GQ Magazine
- Cotton On
- Pretty Little Thing
- The Iconic
- Auguste the Label
- Neverland
- Maurie & Eve
- Johnny Bigg
- Bird & Knoll
- Rowie the Label
- Kristin Ash
- Duskii
- State of Escape
- Rundle Tailoring