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Sky Trackers

Year of completion
1994
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
MiniSeries
Genre
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Duration
26 x 30 minute episodes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Mike, Veronica and Maggie are scientists' children who live with their families in Tidbinbilla, a space tracking station in the heart of an Australian wilderness park. The stories in this children's series revolve around two families, the life of this tight knit community, the station's links to the international science community and the discovery of the universe and self. This is a rich blend of drama, science, action and fun.
Completion Year
1994
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Format
MiniSeries
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Mario Andreacchio, Steve Jodrell, Julian McSwiney

Writer

Ray Boseley, Shane Brennan, Cameron Clarke, Deborah Cox, Jutta Goetze, Mac Gudgeon, Peter Hepworth, Susan MacGillicuddy, Christine Madafferi, Rick Maier, Stephen Measday, Tony Morphett, Jeff Peck, Jan Sardi, Mark Shirrefs, Nicola Woolmington, Robert Greenberg

Executive Producer

Patricia Edgar

Producer

Patricia Edgar, Margot McDonald

Director of Photography

David Foreman, Nino Martinetti

Production Designer

Peta Lawson

Costume Designer

Kerrie Mazzocco

Editor

Edward McQueen-Mason, Ralph Strasser

Make Up Designer

Kirsten Veysey

Hair Designer

Cheryl Williams

Cast

Steve Jacobs, Anna Maria Monticelli, Zbych Trofimuik, Petra Yared, Emily-Jane Romig

Awards

1994 — Cairo International Film Festival for Children – Golden Cairo for TV Programs

1994 — Australian Film Institute – Best Children's Television Drama - Patricia Edgar & Margot McDonald

1994 — Australian Film Institute – Young Actors Award - Zbych Trofimiuk

1995 — Australian Teachers Of Media Inc – Best Television Series - Dr Patricia Edgar & Margot McDonald

Screenings

1995 — Banff World Television Festival

1994 — Cairo International Film Festival for Children

1995 — MediaNet Film Festival

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