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Walking On Water

Year of completion
2002
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Feature
Genre
Comedy
Duration
90 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Charlie and Anna make a pact to assist their terminally ill friend Gavin to die. This traumatic event is the catalyst for an emotional rollercoaster ride for both the friends and family. From illicit affairs and leftover morphine, to devastating accusations and unwitting betrayals, WALKING ON WATER is a refreshingly unsentimental film about friendship, loss, loyalty and love.
Completion Year
2002
Genres
Comedy
Format
Feature
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Tony Ayres

Editor

Reva Childs

Production Designer

Rebecca Cohen

Executive Producer

Bridget Ikin

Writer

Roger Monk

Composer

Antony Partos

Producer

Liz Watts

Director of Photography

Robert Humphreys ACS

Cast

Vince Colosimo, Maria Theodorakis, Judi Farr, Nicholas Bishop, Anna Lise Phillips, Nathaniel Dean

Awards

2002 — The Pacific Film and Television Commission Pty Ltd, c/ Brisbane International Film Festival – Special Mention - Fipresci panel - Tony Ayres

2001 — Internationales Essener Kinderfilmfestival im Ruhrgebiet – Teddy for Best Film - Tony Ayres

2002 — IF Productions Pty Ltd – Best Script - Roger Monk

2002 — Film Critics' Circle of Australia – Best Original Screenplay - Roger Monk

2002 — Film Critics' Circle of Australia – Best Actress - Maria Theodorakis

2002 — Australian Film Institute – Best Original Screenplay - Roger Monk

2002 — Australian Film Institute – Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Nathaniel Dean

2002 — Australian Film Institute – Best Editing - Reva Childs

2002 — Australian Film Institute – Best Actress in a Leading Role - Maria Theodorakis

2002 — Australian Film Institute – Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Judi Farr

2002 — Berlin International Film Festival – Teddy Award for Best Feature Film

2002 — Berlin International Film Festival – Reader’s Prize of the Siegessäule

Screenings

2002 — The Pacific Film and Television Commission Pty Ltd, c/ Brisbane International Film Festival

2001 — Internationales Essener Kinderfilmfestival im Ruhrgebiet

2002 — Hawaii International Film Festival

2003 — London Australian Film Festival

2003 — London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

2002 — Seattle International Film Festival

2003 — Inside Out - Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

2002 — Hong Kong International Film Festival

2003 — Frameline - San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

2002 — Berlin International Film Festival

Sales

Australian Sales

International Sales

Fortissimo Film Sales

Production Company

Porchlight Films Pty Ltd

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