Sweet Country
FEATURE FILM
Photoplay is an independent production company, based in Sydney. Our newly established longform arm develops and produces smart, bold, relevant screen stories with quality production values by visionary talent. Stories that move, challenge and entertain their audience. Photoplay’s collaborations on award winning feature films Goldstone (Toronto International Film Festival), Berlin Syndrome (Sundance Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival) and Sweet Country (Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival) speak to this vision. We’re developing a slate of scripted projects in film, TV and online and are being supported in development by Screen Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Queensland and Create NSW.
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We only accept unsolicited material by literary or talent agents or by industry professionals who are known to us.
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CONTACT
Linda Micsko
Producer / Head of Scripted
+61 438 792 399
linda@photoplay.co
TEAM
Linda Micsko
Producer / Head of Scripted
+61 438 792 399
linda@photoplay.co
Oliver Lawrance
Executive Producer / Partner
+61 412 265 078
oliver@photoplay.co
Scott Otto Anderson
Executive Producer / Partner
+61 414 560 858
scott@photoplay.co
Nicole Dade
Development Producer
+61 400 418 769
nicole@photoplay.co
Sweet Country
FEATURE FILM
Berlin Syndrome
FEATURE FILM
While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photographer, Clare meets Andi, a charismatic local man and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance, takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.
Directed by Cate Shortland
Written by Shaun Grant
Adapted by Melanie Joosten from the book Berlin Syndrome
Produced by Aquarius Films in association with Photoplay Films
Starring Teresa Palmer & Max Riemelt
Goldstone
FEATURE FILM
The Lost Aviator
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Set in the Golden Age of Aviation, Andrew Lancaster follows the life and times of his great uncle, Captain Bill Lancaster. Against his family's wishes, he uncovers a fascinating tale of high adventures, obsession, a love triangle and a sensational murder trial.
Written & Directed by Andrew Lancaster
Produced by Noni Couell & Andrew Lancaster
Executive Producers Vincent Sheehan, Liz Watts & Christopher Chapman
Associate Producer Oliver Lawrance
Hairtales
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
You can comb over secrets for only so long.
Directed by Scott Otto Anderson & Cath Moore
Produced by Oliver Lawrance
A PHOTOPLAY Films documentary for the ABC.
A-Z Of Contemporary Art
TV MINISERIES
Don’t know your Arts from your Emin? This two-part TV series for the Australian Broadcasting Commission will help you navigate the treacherous territory of the contemporary art world. Think of it as a bluffers guide to free wine if you must, dahh-ling.
Written/Hosted by Andrew Frost
Directed by Scott Otto Anderson
Produced by Oliver Lawrance
A PHOTOPLAY Films production for the ABC.
Greg’s First Day
SHORT FILM
On his very first day at a finance firm, a young man loses his job and spends the day instead with his would-be mentor.
Directed by Scott Otto Anderson
Written by Lally Katz
Produced by Florence Tourbier
A PHOTOPLAY film.
Accidents Happen
FEATURE FILM
There are dysfunctional families... and then there are the Conways. After a family tragedy, 15-year-old Billy Conway has become the de facto glue between his bitter mom, distant brother, and stoic dad. But when Billy starts to act out, everything changes for him and his family.
A Red Carpet Production.
Directed by Andrew Lancaster
Dream Life
TV MOVIE
The good life can be a nightmare.
An MTV Drama produced by Porchlight Films.
Directed by Scott Otto Anderson
Produced by Linda Miscko
Executive Producer Liz Watts
In Search of Mike
SHORT FILM, EXCERPT