DIRT MUSIC - Feature Film (2020)
“… the real stars here are the location scouts, who unearth such gorgeous vistas – from the emerald waters of Esperance to the almost extraterrestrial landscapes of the Dampier Peninsula – that one wouldn’t be surprised to see more film productions make the trek to Australia’s west coast, ”
Georgie (Kelly MacDonald), sometime sailor, diver and nurse use to have guts. But somehow she has lost her way. Stranded in a remote fishing town on the West Australian coast she’s living with a man she doesn’t love, Jim (David Wenham) and his young sons whose dead mother she can never replace. But a reckless moment leads to a life-changing encounter with Lu (Garrett Hedlund), an enigmatic loner, one time musician and sometimes poacher, outcast from the community. The two are powerfully drawn to each other and embark on an inescapable, intense and sexually charged affair. Georgie will risk everything for this chance of love, but Lu is haunted by a tragic accident from his past. For him the prospect is too painful and he retreats into the wilderness to the remotest islands leaving little clue as to his whereabouts. With the unlikely help of Jim who is determined to right the wrongs of his own past, Georgie embarks on a journey to bring Lu back from his past and his grief, ultimately finding herself.
Based on the acclaimed novel, Dirt Music is a film about people whose hopes and dreams are lost, and the redemptive power of love.
Kate was the WA Producer (Credited as Associate Producer) and played a key role in location suggestions and the integration of communities for the WA Regional Film Fund requirements, through ScreenWest.
SCREENINGS
11th Sept 2019 WORLD PREMIERE - Toronto Film Festival
29th Feb 2020 - Glasgow Film Festival
29th Aug 2020 - GALA SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Cinefest Oz Film Festival
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Production Year: Completed 2019 Country: Australia /UK
TALENT
Based on the Novel by: Tim Winton ScreenWriter: Jack Thorne Director: Gregor Jordan
