feature film

Surviving Georgia

Official synopsis:

When we meet sisters Heidi (Pia Miranda) and Rose (Holly Valance) they are making their way through life in unassuming ways. Heidi works at the local glass factory where she remains obstinately single, seemingly oblivious to the amorous yearnings of her shy supervisor, (Spencer McLaren) whilst sister and single mother Rose moves from boarding house to boarding house towing her warm and cheerful son Albie. They both appear to have come to terms with the pivotal event of their adolescence… being abandoned twelve years ago by their flamboyant, man-hungry, impulsive and intemperate mother Georgia (Caroline O’Connor). That’s until one day identical pink letters arrive. They are told that their mother has passed away, leaving them a Milk Bar in their home-town as an inheritance, but only if they agree to return there and live together for six months.

Year:
2011
Director:
Sandra Sciberras & Kate Whitbread
Producer:
Kate Whitbread & Spencer McLaren
Editor:
Cindy Clarkson
Prod Company:
Momo Films
Broadcaster:
National Cinema Release
LINKS:
Surviving Georgia - Feature film - Music Composer Brett Aplin

"What Aplin has done is really make something rather unique, flavorful and just plain wonderful…Within its simplicity, small sounds and short running time it was able to make a large lasting impression on me. It’s hard to explain it and with music that’s usually the case. You can’t really express it in writing, you just need to listen to it for yourself…So go on, go experience something new”

Kaya Savas
Film, Music and Media, Mar 2012

“Surviving Georgia is also occasionally charming and sweet, and there are genuinely touching moments…And Shane Jacobson impresses again with his natural screen presence. Many people will love this film…”

 Scott Murray
The Age, October 2011

“Driven by engaging lead performances and working from an honest but sweet script, this winds up a real charmer. Holly Valance is terrific. Directors Sciberras and Whitbread obviously love their characters, and that feeling spills infectiously off the screen – Surviving Georgia is a real charmer.”

Erin Free
Filmink, Oct 2011

“It’s an audience pleaser with a well maintained tone that allows the themes to breathe and terrific performances.”

Andrew L Urban
Urban Cinefile, June 2010

“For me, labelling Surviving Georgia a Romantic Comedy does it a disservice, because it is much more than that… Like many Australian films, Surviving Georgia defies strict genre categorisations. And for me, it’s a better film for it.”

Tim Hunter
Citysearch, Oct 2011

“Sandra Sciberras…really knows how to write a romantic drama, her characters are truly believable" "Pia Miranda and Holly Valance are sensational in the lead roles, and this is the movie that really shows Valance’s true acting ability. Surviving Georgia is an amazing film that Australia should be proud of. With an excellent story, fine cinematography and terrific acting this is one film that shouldn’t be missed. 4 stars”

Dave Griffiths
Buzz magazine, Oct 2011