Simon Baker’s feature film Breath was filmed in Denmark and along the south coast. Breath is based on Tim Winton’s novel of the same name, which earned the West Australian author his fourth Miles Franklin Award.
Rams was shot in Mount Barker, and starred Sam Neill, Michael Caton and Miranda Richardson. Based on an Icelandic film, it is the story of estranged brothers who must reconnect when their sheep flocks face a common threat.
Blueback showcases the breathtaking natural environment of Bremer Bay, and is a story of friendship, family and the power of one girl to make a difference.
We Bury the Dead is a horror-thriller film based around a women searching for her husband following a disastrous military experiment.
Trailer to come.
Credit: Nic Duncan
H is for Happiness, featuring Richard Roxburgh, Emma Booth and Miriam Margolies, was shot in and around Albany. It is the story of a young girl determined to save her dysfunctional family.
Itch is a ten-part children’s television series shot in Albany, which tells an action adventure story of a teenager who discovers a new chemical element, attracting the interest of a sinister organisation.
The Turning was released in 2013. It is an anthology film featuring 18 directors, and is based on Tim Winton’s volume of short stories.
Two series of Lockie Leonard episodes were released for television, screening in 2007 and 2010. Both series were filmed in Albany.
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