THE Redlands is cashing in as major Hollywood producers lineup to shoot films across the bayside.
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Mayor Karen Williams said Monster Problems was the latest addition to a growing list of productions shot at the Redlands.
The film, produced by Paramount Players, is about a young man living in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monsters.
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Monster Problems cast and crew, including executive producer John H Starke, were at an Alexandra Hills home last Thursday and Tuesday for filming after Sirromet Winery was used as a set earlier this month.
Cr Williams said the Redlands had welcomed more than 150 crew and cast for the Monster Problems production.
The film was the first to use the nearby $12 million fit-for-purpose Screen Queensland Studios, based at eastside Hemmant.
It is expected the movie will inject $29 million into Queensland's economy through production costs alone.
Screen Queensland chief executive Tracey Veira said construction materials, equipment, transport, catering and other services supplied by local businesses all helped to boost the state's economy.
"Attracting Monster Problems provides enormous direct economic benefits," Ms Veira said.
Cr Williams said that Redlands reputation as a filming destination would continue to grow.
The state government was helping to secure back-to-back productions to establish Queensland as a film-friendly state through its $50 million production attraction strategy.
It appears the Redlands was already a major beneficiary, with Crime drama Reef Break shot in the Redlands this year, Netflix series Tidelands last year and Aquaman in 2017.
Cr Williams said tourism operators would benefit as Redlands locations were promoted across the globe.
"There is great potential for film tourism into the future, with more and more recognisable Redlands Coast land-based locations being featured on screen," she said.
"We are fortunate that Redlands Coast's spectacular southern Moreton Bay has already been showcased to the world in several productions, which provides just a glimpse of the amazing aquatic attractions that our city has to offer.
"I am proud that Redlands Coast is being recognised for its diversity of locations and we look forward to welcoming more productions, and visitors, to our piece of paradise."
Redland City Chamber of Commerce president Lynne Sturgess said the chamber backed efforts for the Redlands to be known as a film-friendly destination.
"The Redland City Chamber of Commerce supports Redlands Coast being known as of film friendly destination, where there are business opportunities for local suppliers, accommodation, transport and catering services to be used by film companies," she said.
"Having the potential of a worldwide audience to see Redlands Coast's natural beauty is also a positive for the local tourism industry."
