Last night, the stars and creative team behind the BINGE Original feature film How To Make Gravy gathered in Sydney for its official premiere.
Led by cast members Daniel Henshall, Hugo Weaving, Brenton Thwaites, Jonah Wren Phillips, Kate Mulvany, and Damon Herriman, the red carpet event also welcomed filmmakers Meg Washington and Nick Waterman.
Special guest Paul Kelly, whose iconic song inspired the film, was in attendance to celebrate the release alongside industry members, celebrities, and personalities.
Alison Hurbert-Burns, Commissioner and Executive Director, Entertainment Content for Foxtel Group said:
“Australia the wait is nearly over. Supporting Nick Waterman and Meg Washington’s creative vision in bringing Paul Kelly’s Australian Christmas carol to the screen has been a great privilege.”
“I’d like to thank our partners at Warner Bros. Productions Australia, Screen Queensland and all the cast and crew that have contributed to this creative endeavour.”
“We hope Australian audiences enjoy it for many Christmases to come.”
How to Make Gravy was adapted for the screen by award-winning musician Meg Washington and Nick Waterman, who also directed. Waterman and Washington produce alongside Hamish Lewis and Academy Award-nominated producer Schuyler Weiss (Elvis).
It is commissioned by the Foxtel Group for BINGE and financed with support by Screen Queensland. Fifth Season will distribute the film internationally. Executive producers are Michael Brooks for WBITVP and Susannah George with Alison Hurbert-Burns and Amanda Laing.
Head of Scripted for the Foxtel Group is Lana Greenhalgh.
