Noosa News
New web series Homespun shows regional WA like you’ve never seen it before
A new web series shot in the Great Southern is shining a spotlight on regional Australia and challenging the stereotype that fictional productions often cast upon rural residents.
Key points:
- A new series has been filmed in Kojonup, 250 kilometres south-east of Perth
- Producer and actor Bec Bignell grew up in the Great Southern, and wanted to present a more authentic story of regional Australia
- The community, including local shearers-turned-actors, have rallied around the series
‘Homespun,’ to premiere at the CinefestOZ Albany film festival on Friday, follows the story of two friends making a variety show in a shed — dust, swearing and colourful characters included.
The series is the brainchild of producer, actor and writer Bec…
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