Australia’s POP Family Entertainment will work with Germany’s Studio 100 Film and Ireland’s Telegael on the animated comedy film 'Being Betty Flood', with the project announced in Cannes overnight.
Margot Robbie, Ben Mendelsohn, Jacki Weaver, Josh Lawson, Ewen Leslie and Damon Herriman are also onboard.
In his new role, Gillezeau will oversee the company's growing local production slate, which includes features 'Helena!', to be directed by Gracie Otto, and 'Kangaroo', to be directed by Kate Woods.
Glendyn Ivin’s true-life drama 'Penguin Bloom' has been hailed as a feel-good crowdpleaser infused with an unexpected pathos after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps are among the writers aiming to win consecutive prizes at this year's AWGIE Awards.
Animated feature 'Being Betty Flood' has attracted a voice cast that includes Irish actress Evanna Lynch, best known for portraying Luna Lovegood in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, Miranda Otto and Richard Roxburgh.
Shaun Grant made it three wins in three years at Tuesday's AWGIE Awards, collecting the original feature prize for 'Nitram' to go with his previous film adaptation wins for 'Penguin Bloom' and 'The True History of the Kelly Gang'.