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2013

SINGLE-PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: FEATURE MATCHED INITIAL OPTION

PLAYGROUND DUTY
Genre Comedy
Producer Michelle Harrison
Writer Ned Manning
Synopsis A thoughtful and humorous account of an insider's experiences and insights into the teaching life; from country towns to a Canberra college, from an Indigenous Arts Centre to the Newtown Performing Arts High School, Ned Manning has evolved into the best kind of teacher.

TRUCK DOGS
Genre Family
Producers Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni
Synopsis Sparky is a small truckdog with a big heart and an even bigger load on his shoulders as he attempts to match it with the big boys, the mighty truckdogs that rule the highways. Based on the children's book by author and illustrator Graeme Base.

FRIENDS UPSTAIRS
Genre Drama
Producers Julie Baines, Ray Quint
Writer Steve Wright
Director Ray Quint
Synopsis When three old friends – all in their fifties – set out on a voyage of self-discovery they are reminded of who they were and what might have been and find themselves reigniting long-held passions.