A film about the young Australian sailor is set to go into production in early-2013
See-Saw Films and Sunstar Entertainment will produce a film based on the upcoming autobiography of Australian adoptee Saroo Brierley.
Sarah Spillane will direct True Spirit, a feature about teenager Jessica Watson's solo around-the-world sailing adventure.
Continuing his passion to produce films based on true Australian events, Sunstar Entertainment’s Andrew Fraser has optioned the remarkable story of athlete John Maclean.
Sarah Spillane is set to direct a biopic for Netflix based on the true story of Jessica Watson, who in 2009 at 16 years old became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Sarah Spillane was teaching an acting class at the Hollywood Theatre of Arts when one of the students suggested she read the latest novel in The Mediator young adult series by Meg Cabot as well as the earlier editions.
Teagan Croft will star as Jessica Watson in Sarah Spillane's 'True Spirit', set to begin filming for Netflix later this year.
The Queensland Government will move to consolidate the state's booming screen industry, putting an extra $71 million on the table to grow production.