ABBA – Bang A Boomerang
Strand: History / Cultural
Released: 2013
Coproduction: Gulliver Media & Bright Films
Executive Producer: Larry Zetlin
Producers: Chris Carroll, Rebecca McElroy, Matti Crocker
Consultant Producer: Paul Clarke
Writers / Directors: Rebecca McElroy & Matti Crocker (Bright Films)
Synopsis:
Of all the ripping yarns of entertainment in Australia, by far the most fascinating is that of the relationship between ABBA and Australia in the 1970’s. The story behind ABBA’s arrival on the world stage is centred in Australia, and has never been told. The only clue we have of the band’s fondness for us as a nation is the strangely named song Bang A Boomerang. We now return the favour with a documentary of the same name – a humourous, passionate and poignant evocation of ABBA’s time in Australia.
The Worm Hunters
Original gauge: HD
Released: 2011
Duration: 52 Minutes
Executive Producer: Larry Zetlin
Producer: Chris Carroll
Writer / Director: Randall Wood
DOP: Randall Wood
Specialist Photography: Peter Nearhos / Dennis Westbrook
Line Producer: Rebecca McElroy
Sound: Tony Muricy / Chris Gillette
Editor: Scott Walton
Assist Editor: Josh Dawson
Music by: Brett Aplin
Post: Fifty Fifty
Titles & Animation: Paul Butler / Andres Gomez Isaza
Grade: Paul Butler
Sound Design & Mix: Absolute Audio / Tony McVann
Synopsis:
In a dark underworld of dirty deeds, vile slime and deadly pollution, scientists are exposing an animal that could help save our challenged planet – the humble earthworm. So what can it tell us about earth’s geographic evolution? Can it reverse the earth’s infertile hot spots? Can it really cure cancer? Is it the answer to toxic waste? In 2009/2010 The Worm Hunters go underground to find answers. Armed with spades, GPS worm locators, secret ‘worm ousting’ fluids, back-hoes and worm evacuators our somewhat oddball, but dedicated, scientists literally search ‘high and low’ for the world’s first Super Worm.
Lost Years – A Sea Turtle Odyssey
Original gauge: HD Cam
Released: 2010 (Australian version)
Duration: 51:30minutes
Executive Producer: Larry Zetlin
Producer: Chris Carroll
Writer / Director: Jeremy Hogarth
DOP Underwater: Ross Isaac
DOP’s Topside: Peter Nearhos ACS (Macro specialist) / Phil Lomas / Nick Paton ACS
Sound: Martin Fay / James McCloy / Basil Krivoroutchko
Editor: Jo Nott
Assist Editor: Nobuka Kojima
Music by: Markus Ojala
Post: DigiPost Pro-cam
Grade: Cutting Edge
Sound Design & Mix: Absolute Audio
Synopsis:
“LOST YEARS – A Sea Turtle Odyssey” reveals for the first time one of many great mysteries of the natural world. The film features parts of the Loggerheads’ life story that has remained a mystery for decades – during the ‘lost years’ thousands upon thousands of Loggerhead hatchlings vanish into the vastness of the southern Pacific Ocean and are not seen again until just a few return to Australian waters to feed and breed. Where do they go and for how long? It’s also the story of marine biologist, Dr Col Limpus, who has dedicated over 4 decades to sea turtle research with the Loggerhead mystery firmly in his sights.
Awards:
- IWFF – Honorable Mention for Scientific Information, Honorable Mention for Conservation Message and an Honorable Mention for Cinematography
- “Special Prize of the Jury” at the 8th Matsalu Nature Film Festival, Estonia
Merchants of Destiny – The Huizhou Merchants of Ancient China
Original gauge: HD Cam
Released: 2007
Duration: 55:20minutes
Coproduction: Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd and China Star Media & Investment Co.
Producers: Chris Carroll and Rock Cheng
Director: Chris Carroll
Script: Chris Carroll and Zhang Xiaoping
DOP: Phil Lomas
Sound: Greg Burgmann
Editor: Jo Nott
Narrator: Eugene Gilfedder
Post: DigiPost Pro-cam
Mix: Absolute Audio
Synopsis:
Contemporary Hui businessman Mr Xu Pulai comes from Huizhou – the region that produced the men who created the business savvy of modern China. He’s passionate about all things ‘Hui’ and like Huizhou merchants before him he has a strong social conscience – it not just about wealth it’s about sharing the experience and this man is on a mission to save what he can of Hui culture, architecture, artistry and the very essence of living Hui style amidst the fast-tracked world of a modernising China.
Of Dogs and Gods – A Social History of the Dog in China
Original gauge: HD Cam
Released: 2005
Duration: 51:20minutes
Coproduction: Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd and Anhui Television China
Producers: Chris Carroll and Rock Cheng
Director: Chris Carroll
Script: Chris Carroll and Rock Cheng
DOP: Phil Lomas
Sound: Martin Pashley
Editor: Elahn Zetlin
Post: DigiPost Pro-cam
Mix: Absolute Audio
Synopsis:
The social history of dogs in China is an extraordinary tale that encompasses thousands of years. During this time the dog has been regarded as a spiritual being, a great hunter, man’s equal, a trusted and loyal friend and at the very least an interloper or endearing ‘mutt’. The inclusion of dogs in the daily lives of Chinese families is certainly gathering momentum but will this recognition ever match the respect and god-like status enjoyed by dogs in the ancient societies of China? A time when dogs were gods…
Awards:
- Screening Award at the Montana CINE 2nd Annual Film Festival 2005
- Shortlisted 2006 Strasbourg International Film Festival
Crown of Thorns Starfish – The Monsters from the Shallows
Original gauge: HD Cam
Released: 2005
Duration: 51:20minutes
Produced by: Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd
Producer: Larry Zetlin
Director: Larry Zetlin
Script: Pam Rushby and Peter Wear
DOP: Craig Lucas / Greg Maxwell / George Evatt / Phil Lomas / David Hannan / Richard Fitzpatrich
DOP Underwater: David Hannan / Rob Stewart
Sound: Sue Lucas / Matt Tomaszewski
Editor: Megan Turner
Post: DigiPost Pro-cam
Mix: Absolute Audio
Synopsis:
Crown of Thorns Starfish – The Monster from the Shallows – unfolds the mystery of one of the most efficient eating and breeding machines in nature. This starfish only eats one thing – coral – and it has already reached uncontrollable numbers over a large part of the Great Barrier Reef. Also under impact from global warming and coral bleaching this diverse and delicate reef ecosystem is under extreme pressure…
Awards:
- 2005 Silver at the Roshd (Educational) Film Festival, Iran
- 2005 Special Jury Award for Research and Script, Roshd Film Festival, Iran
- 2005 First Prize (National Parks Award) 19th Sondrio Film Festival, Italy
- Official Selection, San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
- 2005 Honourable Mention, Underwater Photography, International Wildlife Film Festival, USA
- 2005 Honourable Mention for Scientific Content, International Wildlife Film Festival, USA
- 2005 Bronze Medal for Reportages on Environmental Topics, Naturale Film Festival, Germany
- First Prize at the International Green Film Festival, Iran
- First Prize National Parks Award, Sondrio Film Festival, Italy