7 Areyoua Central Coast based Hospitality Business? We can help you protect your company. CONTACTUS centralcoast@oraclegroup.com.au Fountain Plaza, Erina NSW 2250 02 4322 7856 Oracle Group (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 75 131 025 600 AFSL 363610 BUSINESS NEWS Hollywood comes to the Coast Co-Director of Central Coast Studios and Developer Heath Bonnefin, said, “Our vision for Central Coast Studios is to put our beautiful region on the map – globally – as a premier destination for film, television and gaming production. This $230 million investment will transform the Central Coast, delivering over 1,000 jobs and creating a world-class facility featuring ten sound stages, Australia’s largest water tank, and state-of-the-art production infrastructure. It’s a bold step forward for regional NSW – one that will supercharge our creative sector, grow tourism, support education, and deliver long-term economic uplift.” At the same time Co-Founder of Central Coast Studios, Master Screenwriter and First Assistant Director, Craig Giles, pointed out that the timing of this project couldn’t be more critical. “With the Screen and Digital Games Industries Bill 2025 setting the stage for real IN A MOVE that will see the Central Coast become a world-class film and television production centre, Central Coast Studios, headed by Master Screenwriter, Craig Giles, has received approval for their State Significant Proposal to move forward with their plans to build a multi-million movie production studios at Calga. Central Coast Studios’ plan to establish a Film Production Precinct on a 40-hectare site they have acquired at 49 Jones Road, Calga which will see film and television productions, games development and live events come to the Central Coast estimated to generate significant economic activity that the Central Coast region is desperately in need of. At full capacity, Central Coast Studios will facilitate up to half a billion dollars in economic activity annually for film, tourism and related industry sectors such as hospitality, accommodation, retail, trade and many more. They will also be delivering direct economic benefits to the region by boosting regional income and creating thousands of jobs. Additionally it will bring Increased visitations and tourism to the region, connect local and international creative arts industry leaders, Integrate local businesses with world class productions accommodate a greater diversity of jobs and experiences It will provide creative outlets appealing to the younger generations, including facilities for game development and live events. Central Coast Studios endeavours to maintain strong relationships with industry leaders. growth, and other states racing ahead with incentives and infrastructure, Central Coast Studios represents a turning point for NSW. This precinct has the potential to attract the world’s biggest productions, reignite local industry momentum, and deliver a billion-dollar boost to our economy every two years. It’s about creating a future where NSW leads – not lags – in screen and game development.,” he said. Central Coast Studios has received interest and support for its studios from a number of leading institutions in the film, game development and education industries. This includes Netflix, Universal, Stan, NBC, AusFilm, Motion Picture Associations, Besthesda, University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, Sydney Film School, NIDA, and many more. Mr Giles and his wife Amanda Giles established AAGilesberg in 2006 to provide high-end video production and storytelling based on the Central Coast. Preliminary concept image of proposed Central Coast Studios at Calga Central Coast Studios Co-Founder Craig Giles CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2025
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