Director Michael Apted and Mark Johnson, one of the film's three producers, fielded requests from Cr Hobson for Victoria Point Cineplex to host the Australian premiere of the film when it is released around Christmas next year.

"A local premiere would be a great idea! I'd show up if it was here! We owe you guys a debt for having us here in your backyard," Mr Apted said.

"When I did the James Bond film [The World Is Not Enough, 1999] we were shooting in public areas and it didn't really bother us. I've had plenty of experience with the public sets.

"Hopefully people will really enjoy the experience of coming to see it being filmed and will then go and see it when it comes out!"

Cr Hobson said residents had embraced the filming of the third Narnia film, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

"Redlanders tend to be excited and curious about these kinds of events coming to town, but they will be quick to criticise if they are annoyed, and we've had absolutely no complaints. We have a real sense of community here and Queenslanders especially will go and have a look at anything!" Cr Hobson said.

"I want to thank you all for coming to the Redlands with this production, in terms of the encouragement and engagement you've had with the community, and the manner in which you have welcomed them all to your set."

Mr Johnson is currently splitting his time between Cleveland Point and Melbourne, where he is also producing Don't Be Afraid of the Dark starring Katie Holmes.

"The locals here are really helpful and happy to see us, which is a great change from Hollywood, where everyone is pretty cynical," he said.

"I know a lot of the cast and the extras have loved being able to go over to the fence when they're not on camera and meeting the locals; they get a really great reaction.

"I remember coming here two years ago when we were first considering the location, and we were taken with how friendly everyone was then too."

Cr Ogilvie said it was "tremendously fun to see the excitement that this production has brought to the area". While rumours are swirling, it would be premature to comment on the prospect of future films coming to Cleveland Point, he said. They would be subject to a cost-benefit analysis of Narnia.

Filming is due to wrap up by the end of this week.