It has been a rollercoaster two years for residents of Beulah, Victoria.
Eric Bana has made a name for himself in Hollywood but was on home turf for The Dry.
Photo: 2019 Getty Images
In that time, the town has seen its general store burn down, and a local drought break, received treated drinkable tap water for the first time and made international headlines when occupants of a house in the town flew a flag with Nazi symbolism on it.
But it seems a new Australian film will give the town of 300 people, located four hours north-west of Melbourne, a lasting reason to smile.
The Dry brings new life to Victorian town Beulah after drought, fire and a difficult two years
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The Dry was filmed in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee in 2019.
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Beulah, used as a location for film The Dry, plans to capitalise on tourists visiting the area
A number of locals scored roles in the film as extras
Residents are hopeful that more films will be shot in the area
In that time, the town has seen its general store burn down, and a local drought break, received treated drinkable tap water for the first time and made international headlines when occupants of a house in the town flew a flag with Nazi symbolism on it.