is handling international sales, with Umbrella Films distributing in Australia and New Zealand.
The script arrived at a time of heated political discourse in Australia about the arrival of immigrants from the Middle East, which inspired White to put his weight behind it. “I felt that if we could execute it well, [we could] tell a story that was quite classical in nature…to the kind of folk that might not normally entertain notions of having an affinity, having empathy, with a character who’s [Muslim],” he said. “I think the nature of the film really speaks to diversity and inclusiveness.
Robust funding schemes at the local, state and federal levels have been instrumental in broadening the scope of Australian cinema, particularly with their support of Indigenous, minority, and first-time filmmakers. “Unlike America, we’ve got the privilege of a lot more [programs which]…provide tremendous support, especially to new voices,” said White.
“The exciting thing with great filmmakers like Warwick Thornton and Rachel Perkins, Australia’s found an incredibly dynamic voice amongst Indigenous filmmakers,” he said. That’s paving the way for more opportunities for emerging filmmakers from other historically underrepresented communities. “As a producer, I’m really excited to find stories that feel fresh and dynamic, and by that nature, can speak to a real audience globally.
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