The Stan Original series Two Birds is the first production to shoot at the purpose‑built facility and is supported by the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive, administered by Screenwest and designed to attract high‑profile, market‑driven screen productions to Western Australia. Two Birds is a co-production between Stan and UK broadcaster ITV, combining local and international expertise to deliver a high-end drama series.
Two Birds is produced by BAFTA and Peabody Award‑winning producer Patrick Spence (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, A Spy Among Friends, Stan Original The Hack) through UK production company AC Chapter One (Boy Swallows Universe), alongside Western Australian producer Martha Coleman (Stan Original Scrublands: Silver, Diary of an Uber Driver) through Third Act Stories. Pre‑production is now underway.
The series is written by Helen FitzGerald (The Cry) and Megan Palinkas (Heartbreak High). It is directed by BAFTA‑nominated James Griffiths (The Ballad of Wallis Island, Maternal, Episodes) and Corrie Chen (Stan Original Good Cop/Bad Cop). Executive Producers for Stan are Andy Ryan and Donna Chang, alongside Callum Dziedzic and Luke Speed for ITV, and James Griffiths and Helen FitzGerald.
Filming will take place both on the Perth Film Studios lot and on location in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The series stars BAFTA Award‑winner Sheridan Smith (I Fought the Law, No Return, The Teacher, Mrs Biggs), alongside a leading Australian cast including Judy Davis (Stan Original Nitram, Mystery Road) and Stephen Peacocke (Five Bedrooms, The Newsreader).
The production is estimated to inject more than $17 million into the Western Australian economy and directly employ more than 100 local cast and crew.
Located in Malaga, Perth Film Studios is an Arts and Culture Trust venue and Western Australia’s first purpose‑built screen production facility, offering more than 90,000 square feet of sound stage space, 70,000 square feet of workshops and construction areas, a 5.7‑acre backlot, and a comprehensive suite of production support spaces.
The arrival of Two Birds signals Perth Film Studios’ transition into full operation and reinforces Western Australia’s position as a competitive destination for film and high‑end television production.
Throughout 2026, Perth Film Studios will host a mix of independent and government‑incentivised productions, supporting increasing levels of screen activity across Western Australia spanning scripted and documentary projects.
Local filmmakers Karla Hart, Renee Kennedy and Nathan Gibbs are also utilising the studios as a production base for Saltwater Cowboys of Shark Bay, a documentary series for NITV and SBS. The project’s presence on site alongside Two Birds demonstrates the studio’s commitment to supporting Western Australian storytelling while welcoming large‑scale productions from interstate and overseas.
PERTH FILM STUDIOS CEO – TOM AVISON
“We are enormously proud to welcome Two Birds as the first production to shoot at Perth Film Studios. Bringing together international partners, Australian producers and Western Australian crews, this project is a strong signal of what the studio – and Western Australia more broadly -can offer as a base for ambitious, high‑end screen production with global reach.
Equally important is what this moment represents for our local industry. Having Saltwater Cowboys of Shark Bay working on site at the same time reflects our ambition for a studio that is active, inclusive and grounded in Western Australian storytelling – supporting a screen ecosystem where projects of every scale can thrive side by side.”
SCREENWEST CEO – RIKKI LEA BESTALL
“Screenwest is pleased to be supporting the first production to take place at the new Perth Film Studios. Two Birds is set to be a prestige drama series and we look forward to working with Third Act Stories, AC Chapter One, Stan and ITV.
We’re excited to see Perth Film Studios hosting incoming productions like Two Birds, alongside local independent projects such as Saltwater Cowboys of Shark Bay.”
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MINISTER – SIMONE McGURK
“I’m thrilled to announce the first production at our world‑class Perth Film Studios, featuring Australian screen icon Judy Davis. Two Birds is expected to generate $17 million for the State’s economy and employ more than 100 local cast and crew.
This reflects the Cook Government’s commitment to growing Western Australia’s screen industry – diversifying the economy, creating local jobs and unlocking new opportunities for Western Australian talent.”
TWO BIRDS
Two Birds is executive produced by Patrick Spence through AC Chapter One and produced by Martha Coleman through Third Act Stories.
The series is written by Helen FitzGerald and Megan Palinkas, and directed by James Griffiths and Corrie Chen. Executive Producers for Stan are Andy Ryan and Donna Chang, alongside Callum Dziedzic and Luke Speed for ITV, and James Griffiths and Helen FitzGerald.
Two Birds is a co‑production between Stan and ITV, with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive. The series is produced in association with, and distributed internationally by, ITV Studios.
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Perth Film Studios
Jessy Rolleston Palmer
Communications & Stakeholder Manager
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