ROTTNEST ISLAND: KINGDOM OF THE QUOKKA reveals an exclusive and intimate look at the inhabitants and those intertwined in their lives on the islands and in the fringing ocean.
On the west coast of Australia, with the limitless Indian Ocean beyond, there are a set of islands whose animals defy all laws of nature. The three islands lie side by side, but each is ruled by a different animal. In a world-first, the life-cycle of the mysterious Quokka, the Little Penguin and the Tiger Snake are filmed, using the latest equipment and techniques.
Perth based producers Sea Dog International have produced ROTTNEST ISLAND: KINGDOM OF THE QUOKKA. For the first time in the world they film the life cycle of the quokka and use state of the art camera equipment never used before including small drones and 4 K slow motion and infra-red cameras.
The special was directed by Leighton De Barros, who has been nominated for four Emmy awards and has over 28 years’ experience in TV specialising in documentary filmmaking.
ROTTNEST ISLAND: KINGDOM OF THE QUOKKA
National Geographic Channel – Foxtel
Sundays December 16 & 23 at 8.30pm AEDT (2×60)
World and Australian Premiere – Local Production
