A Blue Sparrow Entertainment Production.
Finding Addison won the Best Short Film at the 2024 Australian Academy Awards.
Led by themes of identity, acceptance and forgiveness, Finding Addison follows two best friends who share a life-changing secret, until a knock at the door three decades later reveals the truth.
CREDITS
Written By Francisca Braithwaite
Directed By Francisca Braithwaite
Produced By Francisca Braithwaite
Executive Producer - Jess Milne, Nick Bolton , Francisca Braithwaite
Casting - Faith Martin CGA
CAST
Addison - Francisca Braithwaite
Lucy - Aria Hart
Isabelle - Perry Warner
Lynnie - Jeanette Cronin
Jewel - Bonnie Sveen
Dianna - Megan O’Connell
Mr Stones - Nick Bolton
John - Braxton Smith
Steve - Cooper Turnbull
Tom - Oliver Carblis
Driver - Jose Correa
Older Isabelle - Megan O’Connell
Director Of Photography - Jess Milne
Filmed on the Arri Alexa and Zeiss Vintage primes thanks to Nic Godoy at Panavision Australia
1st Assistant Camera - Anthony Mannion
2nd Assistant Camera - Hugo Morris
1st Assistant Director - Walaa Chahine
2nd Assistant Director - Jasmin Barui
Sound Recordist - Craig Cavanough
Unit Photographer- Christopher Toomer
Script Supervisor - Tony Barea
Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe - Angela Brookes
Gaffer - Kyle Stephens
Production Design - Marianella Braithwaite, Francisca Braithwaite, Alexandra Braithwaite
Costume Design - Marianella Braithwaite, Francisca Braithwaite
Original Music - Freya Berkhout
Unit Production Manager - Wendi Lanham
Production Assistant - Brianna Gibson
Catering - J.L & Madam Manella
Post Production by Cutting Edge
Post Production by Cutting Edge. Thanks to Marcus Bolton.
Head Of Post Production : Marcus Bolton - Cutting Edge
Media Operations Coordinator : Anita Hampson - Cutting Edge
Post Production Assistant : Nicole Hargreaves - Cutting Edge
Senior Media Operator : Casey Hukins - Cutting Edge
Online Artist : Phoebe Ireland - Cutting Edge
Post Production Producer : Hannah Konecny - Cutting Edge
Post Production Assistant : Natasia Koveos - Cutting Edge
Senior Post Production Coordinator/editorial Supervision : Tessa McElhone- Cutting Edge
Senior Colourist : Drew McPherson - Cutting Edge
Offline Editor : Kieran Stanley - Cutting Edge
Special Thanks
Marcus Bolton at Cutting Edge
Nic Godoy at Panavision
Victoria Jackson at Phoenix Talent
Jayc Laurence Sheahan & Sue Barnett at Sue Barnette & Associates
Amanda Knight, Rebecca Coleman-Smith & Sophie Jermyn at Sophie Jermyn Management
Katherine Dodd at Liberty Artist Management
Nick Bolton at TEN ALPHAS and Creative Plus Business
Balgownie Mini Mart
Balgownie Junior Football Club Inc
Sydney Event Services
Ben Parkinson
Marianella Braithwaite
Jose Correa
Alexandra Braithwaite
Wollongong City Council
PROUDLY SHOT IN WOLLONGONG, NSW