Jessica Mauboy and Pia Miranda join the cast of the new Stan Original Film Windcatcher as filming begins in Victoria
Australian singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy will join the cast of the Stan Original Film Windcatcher, it was announced today.
The music sensation is returning to screens in her first film since The Sapphires in 2012.
The star-studded line-up also includes Lennox Monaghan, Max Turner (F.A.N.G (From A Nearby Galaxy)), Coco Greenstone (I Am Woman), Kelton Pell (Mystery Road: Origin), Pia Miranda (Looking for Alibrandi), Ngali Shaw (The Twelve) and Lisa Maza (Wentworth).
The Stan Original Film Windcatcher is currently in production.
Written by Boyd Quakawoot (Stan Original Series Black Snow, Black Comedy) and directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney (AACTA award-winning Finding Jedda), Windcatcher is set inside the small country town of Herbertson.
It follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, a fast and resourceful Aboriginal boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take home the local school sports day title from the hands of the "Wolf Pack," a group of grade five bullies.
But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his friends, he is setback when he discovers his supernatural ability to see Lost Souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather.
In the face of adversity, Percy Boy must lean on his friends, family and community to overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with. Percy comes to learn he must race to win, but he runs to fly.
Windcatcher is filming now in Victoria.
Stan has joined forces with the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) for the family feature film.
It marks Stan's first co-commission with ACTF since their groundbreaking partnership, with significant production support from Screen Australia, ACTF and in association with VicScreen.
The film promises to be a riot of fun for families and young audiences.
Cailah Scobie, Stan's Chief Content Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating: "Stan's collaboration with the Australian Children's Television Foundation solidifies our position as a streaming destination for young audiences and families.
"We are thrilled to be embarking on our first project with ACTF and look forward to working with the exceptional creative team behind Windcatcher. This heartwarming feature film will captivate the entire family and serve as an exciting addition to our Stan Originals collection."
ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland expressed her delight, saying, "Working with Stan to bring locally-produced children's films to audiences is a dream come true for the ACTF, and this project and the team behind it are truly exceptional."
Screen Australia's Head of Content Grainne Brunsdon added: "It is fantastic to be supporting Stan and the ACTF to tell this important and authentic Australian story. Windcatcher is a culturally rich coming-of-age tale, and at its heart highlights the power of family and friendship. I am confident this film will resonate with Australian audiences and provide something for the whole family to enjoy."
From Unless Pictures and Every Cloud Productions, the Stan Original Film Windcatcher is produced by Meg O'Connell (Upright, Retrograde) and Drew Grove (Stan Original Films A Sunburnt Christmas and Christmas Ransom).
Executive produced by Bernadette O'Mahony for ACTF, and Cailah Scobie and Rachel Okine for Stan. Major production investment from Screen Australia and Australian Children's Television Foundation in association with Stan. Developed with investment from Screen Queensland. ACTF will handle worldwide distribution.
The Stan Original Film Windcatcher is currently in production.
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