Surf Movie Expected to Give a Big Boost to Tourism in the Margaret River Region
Summary
The film was shot in various locations across the region with scenes in Augusta, Nannup, Margaret River, Bunker Bay, Gracetown and Yallingup.Margaret River, Australia, May 09, 2013 --( South West Development Commission chief executive Don Punch hopes Drift will bring international recognition for Margaret River similar to what "The Lord of The Rings" brought for New Zealand.Mr. Don added that $1.5mn in State Governments funding for the film and grants from local councils and the SWDC were intended for the promotion of the region.Shot over six weeks, Drift tells the story of how surfing evolved from a pastime into a global industry back in the 1970s.The film was shot in various locations across the region with scenes in Augusta, Nannup, Margaret River, Bunker Bay, Gracetown and Yallingup.South West Development Commission chief executive Don Punch hopes Drift will bring international recognition for Margaret River similar to what "The Lord of The Rings" brought for New Zealand.