Could Canberra become a Hollywood blockbuster moviemaking destination?
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Blacklight filming took over Canberra's streets in January.
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Following the success of Liam Neeson film Blacklight being shot in Canberra last month, a question has been on everyone's lips: Does this mark the start of Hollywood blockbusters in Canberra?
And as far as Screen Canberra CEO Monica Penders is concerned, it was the perfect project for the ACT "while we're building up our capacity".
"We need more of the right type of projects coming here to build our crew and facilities," she said.
"I think one of the great things about Blacklight when they came here, is that they didn't realise everything we had to offer, and so much more than just Parliament House.