But if the region is going to capitalise on the opportunities, and the record number of enquiries coming into Film Otago Southland, they're going to need is more studios - and fast. "It's a real proof of concept that we can produce international work here without the international being here." American actress and singer Laura Marano (third from right) takes a break between takes on the film set in Vogel St, Dunedin, yesterday. Film crew set up in Oamaru’s Victorian precinct for the production of a Netflix movie. Deaker says other possible film work could be imminent for the region with "several juicy looking projects that are in the pipeline".

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2021 20:15 UTC