, where its first two episodes pulled in nearly one quarter of the audience share for its prime time slot, tasty comedy “Aftertaste” will now participate in the Berlinale Series Market and Conference looking to attract broadcasters abroad.
“Aftertaste” is written and created by Julie De Fina and Matthew Bate and produced by Closer Productions for ABC Australia with ABC Commercial taking worldwide distribution rights. Jonathan Brough directs.In a modern story of redemption, what role does forgiveness play – both from Easton’s family, and from the intangible masses?
We’ve seen cancellation of many in the public sphere, but never up close. In what ways do we see Easton’s arc playing out differently here, and how important is it to show this story through the eyes of his niece, Diana? How important was it that Diana is capable of going blow for blow with her domineering uncle, but without stooping to his level of cruelty? It feels as though that dynamic is what episode one sets up for the rest of the seriesBate: Diana really is the ‘hero’ of the series, so it was absolutely important that she be able to take him on. She wrestles with how much she needs him and what she’ll do to make her ambitions a reality – but she can’t ever cede power to him.
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