Western Australia's Mid West has been denied a boost to its local economy and tourism after it was revealed producers on a major feature film had pulled the plug on shooting in the region.

ScreenWest announced Tim Winton's award-winning 2001 novel Dirt Music — set in White Point, south of Dongara and Wittenoom — would be filmed on location in Esperance, Broome and Cape Leveque by Sydney-based production company Aquarius Films.

WA author Tim Winton is renowned for showcasing the state's coastal towns in his works. Credit:Erin Jonasson

Speaking to ABC Kimberley, ScreenWest's head of production and development Matt Horrocks said there was no doubt the film would showcase some of WA's scenery to the world.

"What's not to like? It's from our most iconic writer and it's an iconic WA story that takes place with great WA characters right across the state," he said.