The film is premiering at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the Official Selection program
Hopscotch managing director Troy Lum says The Sapphires has the potential to reach $15-20m at the local box office
ABC telemovie Mabo and its two lead actors Deborah Mailman and Jimi Bani have scooped the best film and actor categories at the 2012 Deadly Awards.
Feel-good Australian film The Sapphires has made an impressive debut at the local box office, opening with $2.34m
Hopscotch/eOne releases The Sapphires locally on August 9
The feel good Australian film has posted a strong second weekend at cinemas
Wayne Blair's feature debut will also open the Melbourne International Film Festival after its world premiere this Saturday in Cannes