Queensland has delivered its share of compelling regional mysteries in recent years and Black Snow is no exception. The critically acclaimed crime series returns for a dramatic new season, once again putting Australia’s sunshine state in the spotlight.
Travis Fimmel (Boy Swallows Universe) makes his directorial debut in the final episode and reprises his role as Detective Cormack, tackling two missing persons cases—the disappearance of Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon) and a personal quest to find his younger brother. Fimmel is joined by new cast members Jana McKinnon (Bad Behaviour), Megan Smart (Class of ‘07), Alana Mansour (Erotic Stories), Dan Spielman (Bad Behaviour, The Newsreader), Victoria Haralabidou (The Tourist) and Kat Stewart (Offspring).
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Glass House Mountains the six-part series takes full advantage of South East Queensland’s diverse environments, with filming on the Sunshine and Gold Coasts. Black Snow Season 2 reveals the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty extending far beyond its famed beaches, showcasing the region as a premier screen destination.
Located just 50 minutes from the major city of Brisbane, the region offers a rich mix of urban, rural and natural settings, offering a variety of powerful visual elements. Black Snow Season 2 utilised the hinterland’s dramatic volcanic peaks, rugged terrain, lush greenery and sweeping panoramic views to create a sense of isolation and cinematic depth, perfectly complementing the series’ gripping narrative.
When Goalpost Pictures’ Executive Producer Rosemary Blight first visited the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland, she knew they had found the heart of the story within the region which is part of Screen Queensland’s Film Friendly Council network.
“Filming in Queensland is second to none. The crews are out of this world. They deliver quality pictures, they work incredibly hard for you, and they do it with this grace and professionalism. Screen Queensland enabled us to make this show. Without them we couldn’t have done it and we’ll be forever grateful for that.”
Rosemary Blight – Executive Producer
“Queensland is such a fantastic place to shoot. It has an incredibly varied range of striking locations from the beaches to the mountains to the rainforests. I can’t speak highly enough about the experience of filming in Queensland.”
Lucas Taylor – Creator
Produced by Goalpost Pictures, Black Snow Season 2 is proudly supported by Screen Queensland’s Screen Finance Fund, currently streaming exclusively in Australia on Stan and coming to the US on AMC+ and Sundance Now in early 2025.
Current productions in Queensland
Screen Queensland continues to attract top-tier productions, with recently announced feature films Anaconda and Voltron secured through its Production Attraction Strategy and currently in production on the Gold Coast. Ludo Studio’s debut animated feature film for global sensation Bluey will also be made in the series’ hometown of Brisbane, supported by Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive.
They join a slate of Queensland-made features and series filmed in 2024 including
Balls Up, Eden, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, Mortal Kombat 2, The Bluff and Good Cop/Bad Cop which premieres in the US on The CW and Australia on Stan in February.
Screen Queensland is the state government-owned screen agency for one of Australia’s leading production destinations, offering bespoke location services and competitive incentives. The Production Attraction Incentive is available to productions with a minimum spend of AU$3.5 million in the state and can be used in conjunction with the federal government’s Location Offset. The 15% Post, Digital, Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive is available to projects spending a minimum AU$250,000 on qualifying PDV. Screen Queensland also offers location and scouting assistance and operates Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and Cairns.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is part of Screen Queensland’s Film-Friendly Council network, making filming experiences seamless for production houses, filmmakers and crew, with more information available via filmsunshinecoast.com.
Screen Queensland offers location and scouting assistance and operates Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and Cairns. For more information about Screen Queensland incentives, location services and Queensland-based post-production facilities, contact:
LOCATIONS AND INCENTIVES
Naomi Wenck – Head of Production Attraction
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SCREEN QUEENSLAND STUDIOS
Mark Melrose – Head of Studios and Physical Production
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