SHOWCASING MELBOURNE IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Melbourne and regional Victoria dazzle as the backdrop in the new Netflix drama, Apple Cider Vinegar. Shot almost entirely on location, there are dozens of neighbourhood favourites to spot in the six-part series. 

 Director and co-executive producer Jeffrey Walker with lead actor Kaitlyn Dever behind the scenes on Apple Cider Vinega. Photo Netflix 

The bulk of Apple Cider Vinegar was shot in Melbourne; known for its coffee culture, food scene, street art, and cultural diversity. “We wanted to really show Melbourne as an aspirational place,” says show creator, Samantha Strauss.
 Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson in Apple Cider Vinegar. Photo Netflix

Over a hundred locations in Melbourne are captured in the series, from the Central Business District and suburbs, to parks, bars, and other “funky little corners”, as producer, Louise Gough puts it.
 Alycia Debnam-Carey as Milla and Aisha Dee as Chanelle in Apple Cider Vinegar. Photo by Ben King

“This wasn't one of those shoots where we had a big soundstage and built everything,” says director Jeffrey Walker. “We explored every corner of Melbourne to tell this story. Being able to shoot real locations added a freedom to the filming, and we tried to make a character of each of those locations.”
 Cityscape of Melbourne, Victoria. Photo Narelle Portanier

Because they shot quickly, moving from location to location, “there was a real fanaticism and energy which matched the propulsive pacing of the show,” he adds.

Aerial shot of Southbank, Melbourne. Photo Netflix

Aspects of the city’s character are also expressed in other ways. For instance, the costumes for the character Lucy reflect the vibe of Melbourne’s Fitzroy and St Kilda neighbourhoods. “It’s rockabilly, but also vintage cardigans and little dresses,” explains costume designer Cappi Ireland. “It's a very Melbourne aesthetic.”

 Kaitlyn Dever on location for Apple Cider Vinegar. Photo Netflix

 Crew filming at a skatepark in Melbourne, photo by Narelle Portanier

The crew also ventured outside the city, so audiences will be able to see beyond the city to the state's more scenic spots as well. Look out for the natural beauty of Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, and Mornington Peninsula.