Blueback

Project Type: Past Project

Delivery Date: 2022

Blueback is the 2022 Australian Drama based on Tim Winton's 1997 novel of the same name. Blueback follows the Abby, a child who befriends a wild blue grouper while diving. Realizing the fish is under threat, Abby takes on poachers to save her friend. Directed by Robert Connolly, the film stars internationally-acclaimed Australian actors Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana. 

Screenplay and writers: Robert Connolly, Tim Winton

Director: Robert Connolly

Producers: Robert Connolly, James Grandison, Liz Kearney

Executive Producers: Andrew Myer, Joanna Baevski, Hayley Baillie, Eric Bana, Arthur K Humphrey, Nicholas Langley, Robert Patterson, Joel Pearlman, Ricci Swart, Lorraine Tarabay, Michele Turnure-Salleo

Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Eric Bana, Radha Mitchell, IIsa Fogg

Awards: AACTA nominee for Best Supporting Actor in Film (Eric Bana), Best Supporting Actress in Film (Mia Wasikowska)

Festivals include: 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, 2023 Somerville Film Festival

Links & PDF's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwv5DuCgZcI