Broadtalk Productions

25/03/2022

Cooper has been a board member for four years and is the current Deputy Chair. She takes over from outgoing Chair Simonne Overend who will remain on the board as a member of the Executive…

24/03/2022

An exciting day at Broadtalk!

Emma Cooper has been appointed Chair of Australians in Film (AiF) in Los Angeles.

AiF is a leading non-profit Foundation that supports and promotes Australian Screen talent. As Chair, Cooper will help lead the organisation, continuing AiF's mission to foster the growth and quality of Australia's most powerful export - creativity.

“Since its launch 21 years ago, AiF has played an integral part in the careers of many of Australia's finest talent including Charmaine Bingwa (The Good Fight, Emancipation) and Mojean Aria (See, Reminiscence) from the Heath Ledger Scholarship; and the creation of Charlie’s where Australian writers Sarah Scheller and Alison Bell created the Netflix hit series The Letdown."

“It has paved the way for emerging and diverse artists in front of and behind the camera. I’m thrilled to be working alongside a powerful team of passionate innovators and look forward to contributing to the future of Australians In Film." - Emma Cooper

11/03/2022

Special night in Los Angeles celebrating The Power of the Dog in the lead up to the Oscars.

So proud to sit on the board of Australians in Film and of the amazing work they do discovering, recognising and celebrating Australian artists globally.

Last night’s celebration was a big shout out to and the entire team, helmed by who brought this powerful story to the screen.

08/03/2022

To all the courageous women who are shaping their future with a sense of purpose.

To those leading the way in their field and raising their voice for change.

Today, we stand with all Ukrainian women as they fight to protect their families and country.

08/03/2022

A beautiful evening at the Sydney Theatre Company Lights Up Gala at the Wharf Theatres. It was the first time since 2016 that the STC has been able to host a fundraiser. The space was transformed into a celestial wonderland to celebrate the industry and STC artists.

An inspiring evening with celebrity auctioneer Justin Miller and special guests Mia Wasikowska, Heather Mitchell and Ewan Leslie. Artistic Director Kip Williams and new Co-CEO Anne Dunn took the opportunity to shine a light on the STC - Education School Drama program.

It was inspiring to see so many guests digging deep to support the STC community after such a difficult few years for the Arts.

Looking forward to the STC and theatres across the world being full again as they launch their 2022 season.

Visit: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/education

07/02/2022

From our Founder, Emma Cooper

I had the opportunity to work with Kodi in Pittsburgh very early on in his career, when he was cast as Viggo Mortensen’s son in The Road, directed by John Hillcoat.

We were filming in Winter and it was bleak and freezing (particularly for an Aussie!) I remember shooting one scene where his character had to fall into a creek. The temperatures were below zero. He was asked if he wanted to use his double but he insisted on doing it himself.

Kodi showed such strength, maturity and talent and I am so thrilled he is being recognised around the world for his compelling and tender performance in Jane Campion's Power of The Dog.

We wish him all the very best in the lead up to the BAFTA and .

Young, introverted, pale and whippet-thin Aussie actor Kodi Smit-McPhee is revealing that the expectations of what we look for in a leading man from Down Under is finally changing.

29/01/2022

We are delighted to announce that Naomi Watts has been nominated for a Film Critics Circle of Australia Award (FCCA) award for her starring role in Penguin Bloom.

The Film Critics Circle of Australia is the national professional body of film critics and film journalists in Australia. Their annual awards are voted on by all FCCA members and are truly independent, voted on solely by film critics. This has led to the Awards being highly respected for recognising and rewarding originality and excellence in all its categories.

We are so proud of Naomi who also served as a producer on the film. A huge shout out to fellow nominee Sam Chiplin who is up for Best Cinematography. Good luck to you both.

The winners will be announced on January 31st. Stand by!

28/01/2022

Congratulations Rahel Romahn on being the winning recipient of the 2021 Heath Ledger Scholarship (HLS).

Created and developed by Australians in Film (AiF), the HLS creates an incredible opportunity for emerging actors to be recognised internationally and has been the stepping stone for so many of our leading Australian actors - Ashleigh Cummings, Mojean Aria and the 2019 winner Charmaine Bingwa who costars in The Good Fight and who recently joined Will Smith in the cast of Emancipation directed by Antoine Fuqua.

We wish Rahel a brilliant future alongside all of these talented recipients. We are certain you will go on to inspire the next generation of Australian talent.

A shout out to our amazing judges thank you all so much!

25/01/2022

Our producer Emma Cooper and fellow producer Rebel Penfold-Russell attended the opening of The Australians & Hollywood Exhibition at the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

An amazing collection of Australian film memorabilia including costumes worn by Jacki Weaver in Animal Kingdom, gowns worn by Nicole Kidman and designed by Catherine Martin from Moulin Rouge, (including her original sketches) and costumes worn by Jessica Mauboy, Miranda Tapsell and Deborah Mailman in The Sapphires.

Such a great journey behind-the-scenes into films like Dead Calm and Mad Max and the careers of Cate Blanchett, David Michod and the late David Gulpilil.

“I loved how this exhibition brought back so many great memories from some of my favourite films as well as highlighting the immensely talented and creative Australians who contribute to this industry on a world stage. It was fun to get a sneak peek into Baz and Catherine's diaries during production and see the original wooden make-up kit from Mad Max as well as original props."

The exhibition will run until July 17. For more information on the exhibition and to book tickets, visit nfsa.gov.au/hollywood

20/01/2022

Producer Emma Cooper will be attending The Australians & Hollywood Exhibition organised by NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia It will showcase some of the most incredible props and costumes featured in Australian made movies.

It is a great opportunity to get close to Australian talents including Eric Bana, Paul Hogan, Toni Collette, and many other national icons. Items included in the exhibition are:

👉 The steering wheel featured in (George Miller)
👉 Costumes designed by Academy Award Catherine Martin worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge
👉 The concept book used by Baz Luhrmann concept book from Romeo + Juliet
👉 Headdress worn by Terrence Stamp in Priscilla Queen of the Dessert
👉 Clapperboard used in Dune

The exhibition will run from January 21 to July 17. For more information on the exhibition and to book tickets, visit nfsa.gov.au/hollywood

17/01/2022

With summer vacation and lazy afternoons, it’s the perfect time to sink into a good book.

Our team has picked four summer reads that are guaranteed to keep you entertained at the beach or poolside, on a plane or road trip, or at home 😎

📚 The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
𝘈 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥.

📚 The Shadow House by Anna Downes
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳.

📚 Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴.

📚 These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
𝘈𝘯𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 ❤️

08/01/2022

Congratulations to the 2021 finalists of the Australians In Film Heath Ledger Scholarship (HLS).

The HLS is awarded to an emerging Australian actor who demonstrates extraordinary ability and dedication to their craft and has international aspirations in their career and or training.

2021 line up includes 6 amazing finalists from around Australia. The HLS21 recipient will be announced late this month. Good luck to all the finalists!

→ Max Brown
→ Mabel Li
→ Rahel Romahn
→ Andrea Solonge
→ Zoe Terakes
→ Harvey Zielinsk

For more information, please visit Australian In Film website: https://australiansinfilm.org/hls/

The team at Broadtalk Productions wish all the finalists the best of luck! You are all so deserving of such an incredible opportunity.

06/01/2022

The World’s Most Beautiful Cinema is back!

The Westpac Open Air Cinema returns with the most exceptional movies on the edge of Sydney Harbor.

For 48 nights across January and February, the Royal Botanic Gardens becomes home to Westpac OpenAir Cinema. Spend a night outside with your family and friends, and enjoy the sunset over Sydney Harbour, followed by the latest movies, including:

🎬 King Richard
🎬 No Time to Die
🎬 Dune
🎬 Respect
🎬 West Side Story
🎬 The Matric Resurrections
🎬 House of Gucci
🎬 And More

🎟 Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster
🗓 Season dates: 6 January - 22 February 2022
📍 Mrs Macquaries Point The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney

For more information on the film program, tickets and dining option, visit https://www.westpacopenair.com.au/

31/12/2021

ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ɴᴇᴡ ʏᴇᴀʀ!

2021 was a trying year for many people and our hearts go out to everyone in need of love, companionship and care.

At the start of this year Broadtalk celebrated the release of Penguin Bloom in cinemas around the world and on Netflix. Penguin Bloom showed us that resilience, perseverance and our connection to nature, are essential to keeping the human spirit alive.

Broadtalk is excited to continue to bring Australian voices and talent to the world. We are currently in development on some exciting projects and look forward to sharing these in 2022.

We wish you peace, joy and most importantly good health going into 2022.

29/12/2021

The Academy Awards, best known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards within the film industry.

Over 9,000 voting members from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, vote for 23 awards from acting, producing and directing to makeup, costume and editing.

Since 1942, Australians have won 52 awards across all categories including 7 acting awards, 8 production awards and 37 craft awards.

(1942) Kokoda Front Line
(1950) The Third Man
(1951) An American in Paris
(1956) Around the World in Eighty Days
(1957) Les-Girls
(1959) Some Like It Hot
(1968) Camelot
(1969) Oliver!
(1976) Peter Finch
(1977) Leisure
(1981) Arthur
(1990) Dances with Wolves
(1993) Howard’s End
(1993) The Piano
(1995) Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert
(1995) Babe
(1995) Braveheart
(1996) Geoffrey Rush
(1996) The English Patient
(1999) Russell Crowe
(1999) The Matrix
(2001) Lord of the Rings – Fellowship of the Ring
(2001) Moulin Rouge (2 wins)
(2002) Nicole Kidman
(2003) Harvie Krumpet
(2003) Master & Commander: Far Side of the World
(2004) Cate Blanchett
(2005) Memoirs of a Geisha
(2006) Happy Feet
(2007) Taxi to the Dark Side
(2008) Heath Ledger
(2010) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(2010) The King’s Speech
(2010) The King's Speech
(2010) The Lost Thing
(2010) The Social Network
(2010) The Wolfman
(2013) Cate Blanchett
(2013) The Great Gatsby (2 wins)
(2015) Mad Max: Fury Road (6 wins)
(2016) Hacksaw Ridge
(2017) Dunkirk

23/12/2021

If you haven't yet, watch this truly unique and inspiring story.

Penguin Bloom is based on the Australian best-selling book of the same name and tells the story of Sam Bloom and her family after a tragic incident in Thailand that left her paralysed from the chest down.

While the family struggles to adapt, an injured baby magpie enters their life, helping them heal and profoundly changing everything.

If you didn't catch Penguin Bloom at the cinema, catch this unique and inspiring film on Amazon Prime Video (Australia) and Netflix (other regions). A heartwarming Australian story not to be missed.

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21/12/2021

Harry Cripps, the incredibly talented screenwriter of Penguin Bloom, has written and co-directed the animated family film 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 available now on Netflix.

Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they're monsters, a group of Australia's deadliest creatures plot a daring escape from their zoo to the Outback. Isla Fisher, Jacki Weaver, Miranda Tapsell and Eric Bana voice some of the lead characters with performances by Keith Urban and Kylie Minogue.

Harry co-wrote the screenplay for Penguin Bloom alongside Shaun Grant and won Best Adapted Screenplay in Film at this year's AACTA Awards for The Dry.

Back to the Outback has taken over Netflix's rankings becoming the #1 film on Netflix Kids in America and the #2 film on Netflix Australia.

The perfect family film for this holiday season only on Netflix. Congratulations Harry.

15/12/2021

Massive congratulations to Sam Bloom for her medal and participation in the International Surfing Association World Para Surfing Championship 2021.

We're so proud of your achievement and truly blessed for having had the chance to spend time with you making Penguin Bloom.

It's so inspiring seeing you do what you love. You made us all proud ❤️

Cameron Bloom

Despite coming 3rd we still had an awesome week competing and reconnecting with the incredible Para Surf community from all over the world 🤙🏽
Thanks and for helping me in and out of the water ❤️
and to my sponsors for supporting my passion for surfing.

08/12/2021

CONGRATULATIONS to all the nominees and winners on this year's Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.

Last night was an outstanding celebration of the biggest talent in the Australian film industry.

A very special thank you to everyone involved in the Penguin Bloom project. We are beyond excited and proud to be part of such a talented team ❤️

08/12/2021

Watch the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards presented by Foxtel Group tonight at 7:30 pm (AEDT).

Tonight, Penguin Bloom is in the running for:

→ Best Film
Cameron Bloom Sam Bloom

→ Best Lead Actress in Film - Naomi Watts

→ Best Direction in Film - Glendyn Ivin

AACTA Audience Award

→ Best Film

Join us tonight. Watch it on:

→ Channel 10

Encore in the days following on:

→ AACTA TV
→ Fox Arena on Foxtel
→ Binge

06/12/2021

Watch the AACTA Industry Awards tonight at 6:30 pm (AEDT) presented by Foxtel Group.

Awards are being presented across two nights. Tonight, Penguin Bloom is in the running for:

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Industry Awards

→ Best Supporting Actress in Film - Jacki Weaver

→ Best Adapted Screenplay in Film - Shaun Grant & Harry Cripps - Cameron Bloom Sam Bloom

→ Best Cinematography in Film - Sam Chiplin

→ Best Production Design in Film - Annie Beauchamp

→ Best Original Music Score in Film - Marcelo Zarvos

Join us tonight. Watch it on:

→ AACTA TV
→ Fox Arena on Foxtel
→ Binge

The remaining nominations will be announced on Wednesday. We will share the details soon.

06/12/2021

We are pleased to announce that Penguin Bloom, produced by Broadtalk, has received 8 AACTA nominations.

→ Best Film Cameron Bloom Sam Bloom

→ Best Lead Actress in Film - Naomi Watts

→ Best Supporting Actress in Film -

→ Best Direction in Film - Glendyn Ivin

→ Best Adapted Screenplay in Film - Shaun Grant & Harry Cripps

→ Best Cinematography in Film - Sam Chiplin

→ Best Production Design in Film - Annie Beauchamp

→ Best Original Music Score in Film - Marcelo Zarvos

We are beyond excited about this achievement. The AACTA Awards have recognised, celebrated and rewarded the highest achievements in film and television in Australia for more than 60 years.

At Broadtalk, we are dedicated to bringing Australian voices and artists to a global audience. Receiving such recognition makes us more than proud of the work we do.

The ceremonies will take place over two days:

→ Monday 6 December 2021 at 6:30 pm

→ Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 7:30 pm

They will be broadcast online and on TV. We will share the details soon. Stay tuned.

03/12/2021

Broadtalk is a film and television production company elevating Australian talent and voices through creative global partnerships.

Our founder, Emma Cooper, is passionate about celebrating and promoting Australian talent and stories. She is Deputy Chair of the Australians In Film (AiF) board in Los Angeles and throughout her career, she has worked in Australia and overseas with the most outstanding talent in the industry and key stakeholders.

In 2020, Emma produced Penguim Bloom, starring Naomi Watts alongside Andrew Lincoln, Jacki Weaver and Rachel House. The movie is based on the Australian best-selling book of the same name and tells the heart-warming true story of Samantha Bloom and her family.

We have exciting new projects coming up. Follow us to keep up to date with our company news. We are also on Instagram and LinkedIn as 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Stay tuned.

13/10/2021