Stakes (2015 film)

Stakes
Directed by Richard Owen
Starring Olivia Glynn
Kaily Smith
Justin Sheridan
Adam Drummond
Ty Butler
William Turner
Renee Pallister
Brad Clark
Music by Ric Formosa
Cinematography Alexis Castagna
Distributed by 330 Media
Release date
 October 29, 2015
Running time
 93 minutes
Country Australia
Language English
Budget $500,000[1]

Stakes is a 2015 Australian drama film directed by Richard Owen. It follows the journey of a young aspiring thoroughbred trainer to fill the shoes of her recently deceased father, while battling a corrupt establishment, fraught with unethical competitors and submersed in the criminal element of the horse racing industry. The film stars many local actors from the Riverina region. It is the second feature film to be set in the city of Wagga Wagga.

Production

The film was predominantly shot in Wagga Wagga, though some scenes were shot in Albury and Junee.[2] It was filmed over 6–8 months in 2014 and was set to be released in time for the 2014 Melbourne Cup in October, however, it was pushed back to the following year's Melbourne Cup.

Release

Stakes premiered October 29, 2015 at The Arts Centre Gold Coast and in the city of Wagga Wagga.[3] The film was released simultaneously in cinemas around Australia.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/2151253/wagga-to-again-stake-its-claim-to-fame/
  2. ↑ http://www.stakesthemovie.com.au/sponsors/locations/
  3. ↑ http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/australian-international-movie-convention-is-this-12-million-real-or-fake/news-story/5a82cb509f1362946ad8f2940b944106
  4. ↑ http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/3456951/stakes-hits-the-silver-screen/
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