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Boss Cat

Year of completion
2025
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Feature
Genre
Drama, Music
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

After her mother dies, a dance obsessed woman with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) must prove to her estranged grandmother that she can live independently or risk losing her family home and her freedom.
Completion Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Music
Format
Feature
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Writer

Genevieve Clay-Smith, Mandela Mathia

Director

Genevieve Clay-Smith

Executive Producer

Tracey Corbin-Matchett, Michele Turnure-Salleo, Nathan Basha, Mandela Mathia

Director of Photography

Kent Marcus

Producer

Deanne Weir, Dianna La Grassa

Composer

Emma Greenhill, Johnny Green

Editor

Adrian Rostirolla

Production Designer

Natalie Beak

Hair Designer

Julz Mayberry

Make Up Designer

Beth Halstead

Costume Designer

Kimberley Morris

Cast

Olivia Hargroder, Penny Downie, Julia Savage

Screen Australia Supported

  • Development

Screenings

2026 — The Sydney Film Festival

Sales

Australian Sales

Madman Films

International Sales

Production Company

Bus Stop Films Ltd

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