‘Tainted Getaway’ – what a fantastic film. Made entirely in Perth, Western Australia, with an almost completely Australian cast and produced by ‘Rodman Pictures’, owned by Rodney Manikam. It showcased part of the CBD as well as the bank of the beautiful Swan River and even a part of the Karrakatta Cemetery, where there was a shootout – very suitable place for such a scene. Also the airport and other places, some of which I didn’t know but I do know the whole lot was filmed in Perth, using almost all local cast and crew. I believe they even shot one scene just down the road from me. I really loved the idea that Rod and the production company did film locally and used local talent. It’s something I am now looking at for our own forthcoming film.
‘Lurking Woods’
I was fortunate enough to attend the film’s premiere last Sunday and LOVED it. I had never attended a premiere before and it was an amazing experience. I went with my film-maker friend, Steve Fitzgibbon (of ‘Media Productions – Australia’) – and his wife and daughter. Steve was actually a member of the crew (cameraman) for the film and as such is included in the credits. ‘Media Productions – Australia’ is also the company which will be the main one that I will be using for my own film, next year.
‘Infected Paradise’
We stayed for the nibbles and drinks ‘after-party’ held at a local bar. So much fun. And seeing these actors and meeting some of them was just such a thrill for me. One that I have never had the fortune to do before but hope to do again in the future. I was even more excited when I realized that I also know the story writer, Rocky Mangan. He is my coffee man, no less, at my gym and his wife is the lady who keeps my back in check whenever it feels at odds with itself. I am hoping to employ some of the cast for this film for our own.
‘Wild Justice’
Rodman Pictures has made several films, trailers for all are available to be seen on their website as far as I know. These include ‘Lurking Woods‘, ‘Infected Paradise‘, ‘Wild Justice’, ‘Sofie’ and ‘Man in the Mirror‘ as well as their latest, ‘Tainted Getaway’. I have not seen any of these other ones but I plan to see the rest as soon as I can.
‘Sofie’
And the synopsis for ‘Tainted Getaway’: ‘What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for Allison Haven becomes a nightmare when she’s abducted by escape convict Brock Bremmer, who vows to retrieve his lost money from a tragic past. Little does he know an old nemesis, Mason, is not on his trail to retrieve it as well, including the authorities who will stop at nothing to bring them to justice.’
‘Man in the Mirror’
I guess my only negative for the entire evening – and which was my own fault – is that I managed to get lost on my way home. I know the way like the back of my hand – by day, but during the night seemed to pose a bit more of a challenge. I was only about five minutes away when I missed one turn-off. Ouch. I realised too late, saw the house that I usually judge it by, disappearing in the rear-vision mirror and – ok, I won’t tell you what I thought. Yes, I know I could have reversed – not a lot to stop me, including traffic. But that didn’t occur to me so I kept driving and finished up on a main road which I should not have been anywhere near. But I recognised it. And it was the first thing I did recognise after watching that house disappear. I was OK after that. But have to laugh about it now. And for that to be my own negative – well, it was a brilliant evening.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rod and all the crew and cast. A congratulations well deserved. Made me very proud to be an Aussie.
