world premiere
Australia|2024
Episode(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Serie: 6 x 10min
Serie: 6 x 10min
Synopsis
On a remote Tasmanian island a recently sober father tries to reconnect with his son through a traditional muttonbirding season, only to face cultural and personal crises that threaten their relationship and force them to confront their family’s disturbing history.
Our take
The very first Tasmanian production to be selected showcases the island’s spectacular landscapes and indigenous communities. Through the perspective of a young protagonist, his relationship with his father, and unique scenes of life, Moonbird offers a moving coming-of-age, and a story about transmission and preservation of a culture and territory under threat of disappearance.
They will be present
Catherine PETTMAN
Producer
Adam THOMPSON
Screenwriter
About
Created By
Adam THOMPSON, Nathan MAYNARD, Catherine PETTMAN
Written By
Adam THOMPSON, Nathan MAYNARD
Directed By
Nathan MAYNARD
Music
Catherine JOY
With
Kyle MORRISON, Lennox MONAGHAN, Nick FARNELL
Production
Sheoak Films
Broadcaster
SBS (Australia)