Fortitude Valley on ABC is a gritty new crime series – The ABC, Screen Australia and Screen Queensland are thrilled to announce production is set to commence on a Moving Floor Entertainment production, Fortitude Valley, a gripping new six-part drama series, led by award-wining First Nations actor Hunter Page-Lochard (Reckless, The Newsreader) and acclaimed actress Kat Stewart (Offspring, Black Snow S2).
With filming set to begin in Brisbane this April, Fortitude Valley is a suspenseful crime thriller set in the sunshine and shadow of Queensland’s capital city, exploring family secrets, the corrupting force of power, and the complicated truths behind the lies we tell.
ABC Head of Scripted, Rachel Okine, said:
“We are delighted to be back in Brisbane and partnering with such a stellar creative team to bring Fortitude Valley to the ABC. It’s a masterfully plotted crime thriller where legacy and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. We can’t wait to share every twist and turn with our audiences; they are in for a real treat.”
Moving Floor Entertainment co-founders Leigh McGrath and Stephen M Irwin said:
“We are excited to be filming this new crime thriller we created with Hunter Page-Lochard. To be working again with our national broadcaster and filming in our home town of Brisbane — where the show is set — is a privilege. We are especially proud of the cast and crew we have assembled for the series, spearheaded by the amazing Hunter Page-Lochard and Kat Stewart.”
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said:
“Leigh McGrath, Stephen M Irwin and the team have crafted an ambitious, distinctive story and with Hunter Page-Lochard and Kat Stewart, Fortitude Valley has all the elements to resonate with Australian and global audiences alike. With exceptional creative talent both behind and in front of the camera, production and post in Queensland, this is a story designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.”
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said:
“This gripping new crime drama from Queensland’s Moving Floor Entertainment showcases the depth of our homegrown talent. Conceived and written for a vibrant Brisbane backdrop, the series will be filmed and post-produced entirely in Queensland — a powerful testament to the scale, skill and creative energy of our industry. We applaud ABC for backing bold, locally made stories that connect with audiences here and around the world.”
Fortitude Valley will be distributed internationally by DCD Rights.
Fortitude Valley will air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2027.
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Production credit: Fortitude Valley is a Moving Floor Entertainment production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Major production investment from Screen Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Queensland. International sales by DCD Rights.Written by Stephen M Irwin, Leigh McGrath and Hunter Page-Lochard. Directed by Sian Davies. Produced by Andy Walker. Co-Producer Ross Allsop. Executive Producers Stephen M Irwin, Leigh McGrath, Greg Sitch and Hunter Page-Lochard. ABC Executive Producers Brett Sleigh and Rachel Okine.
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Fortitude Valley on ABC is a gritty new crime series
