Ron Howard’s Eden to start filming in Queensland

• Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard returns to the Gold Coast with Eden
• The Imagine Entertainment and AGC Studios feature commences filming from 27 November
• Eden will generate an estimated $26.5 million for the Queensland economy and create more than 300 local jobs

Filming on survival thriller Eden will begin on Monday (27 November) at Queensland’s Gold Coast, directed by acclaimed director Ron Howard.

Imagine Entertainment’s Eden is the second Ron Howard feature film to be made in Queensland following the 2022 release Thirteen Lives, with the sunshine state doubling this time for the Galapagos Islands.

The production stars Jude Law (The Talented Mr Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, The Nest), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman, Napoleon), Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) and Sydney Sweeney (The White Lotus, Euphoria).

Eden is written by Noah Pink (Tetris) and produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder; AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford; and Bill Connor and Patrick Newall. 

The production was secured by the Queensland Government via Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy and supported by the Federal Government’s Location Incentive.

Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:

“Ron Howard’s return to Queensland reinforces our state’s renowned reputation as a destination of choice for the world’s leading filmmakers.

“Our government’s commitment to developing Queensland’s screen industry secures high-profile local, national and international film and series, which ultimately creates good local jobs.

“Since 2015, the Production Attraction Strategy has generated $2 billion for the economy and created more than 20,000 jobs.

“Queensland's screen production sector also supports small businesses across an array of industries – from accommodation to medical services, catering to landscaping, recycling to wardrobe supplies.

“I look forward to bringing the many benefits of our thriving screen industry to Far North Queensland when the $12.6 million Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns development opens in early 2024.”

Quotes attributable to Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney:

“Screen Queensland is delighted to welcome Ron Howard back to Queensland for Eden.

“Mr Howard’s appreciation for our highly experienced crews and creatives, stunning locations, first-class facilities and generous production incentives is cemented by his return with this latest production.

“Our state’s screen sector is achieving record-breaking levels of production expenditure, as demonstrated by the recent Screen Australia Drama Report, and Screen Queensland is proud to support a robust roster of homegrown films and series as well as high-profile international projects.”

Quotes attributable to Eden Director, Ron Howard:

“I have always been impressed with the professionalism and creative spirit of the Australian film community.

“My experience with our Queensland crew on Thirteen Lives only confirmed that and more.

“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to bring Eden to Queensland and continue the collaboration.” 

Quote attributable to Producer Karen Lunder, Imagine Entertainment

“It’s exciting to continue our incredible creative partnership with Screen Queensland and all the exceptional talent here in Australia.”

ENDS

Media Contact:

Courtney Thompson (Premier's Office) - 0433 585 570

Amanda Lawson (Screen Queensland)
Head of Marketing and Communications
media@screenqld.com.au
07 3248 0500

ABOUT SCREEN QUEENSLAND: 

 Screen Queensland is the Queensland Government-owned agency dedicated to growing a successful screen industry in the state. The agency supports locally produced films, series and games, and secures international and interstate production and post-production into Queensland. It also runs initiatives to build skills and careers for local screen practitioners, and funds film festivals and industry conferences. Screen Queensland is deeply committed to uplifting the voices of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and increasing diversity on and off screen.

Opened in 2019, Screen Queensland Studios, Brisbane has hosted Zombie Plane, Fear Below, Joe vs Carole and Young Rock. Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns is set for completion in early 2024. International productions supported by Screen Queensland include Elvis, Thirteen Lives, Ticket to Paradise, Irreverent, The Portable Door, Land of Bad, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wizards!, Nautilus, Apples Never Fall, La Brea (Season 3) and Mortal Kombat 2. Supported Australian projects include A Savage Christmas, Audrey, Bluey, Black Snow, The Bachelors Australia, Boy Swallows Universe, Dawn of the Dolphins, First Weapons, How to Make Gravy, In Limbo, In Our Blood, Limbo, Love is in the Air, Upright (Season 2), Revealed: Reefshot, Rock Island Mysteries, ScaryGirl, Strait to the Plate and True Spirit. Digital games include the BAFTA-winning Unpacking, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, It’s Literally Just Mowing, Go-Go Town and Cities: Skylines – Remastered. Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture fund supports film festivals and major industry events including Screen Forever, Asia Pacific Screen Awards and from 2024, the AACTA Awards.

For more information about funding programs, incentives, locations and facilities, visit screenqueensland.com.au.