Drift
In the 70’s, two brothers battle killer waves, straight society and ruthless bikers to kick‐start the modern surf industry.
Breath Films
Gran Via Productions
See Pictures
Windalong Films
Synopsis
After their mother escapes from Sydney to Margaret River in the 1970’s, the two Kelly brothers spend their youth searching for the perfect wave. Out of necessity the family launch a backyard surf business ‐ re‐thinking board design, crafting homemade wetsuits and selling merchandise out of their van. Battling big waves, small town conservatism and criminals, the brothers give rise to a global brand. A story of passion, corruption, friendship and loyalty, deadly addictions and fractured relationships, DRIFT tells a tale of courage and the will to survive at all odds
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Production Information
Writer & Co-Director
Morgan O’Neill
Co-Director
Ben Nott
Producers
Tim Duffy
Michele Bennett
Myles Pollard
Executive Producers
Joan Peters
Peter Lawson
Key Cast
Myles Pollard
Xavier Samuel
Sam Worthington
Robyn Malcolm
Lesley-Ann Brandt
Aaron Glenane
Steve Bastoni
Maurie Ogden
Sean Keenan
Kai Arbuckle
Harrison Buckland-Crook
Distributor
Umbrella Entertainment (ANZ)
Sales
Arclight Films International (ROW)
Key Locations
Gracetown
Margaret River
Augusta
Nannup
Bali
Production Designer
Clayton Jauncey
Costume Designer
Mariot Kerr
Cinematographer
Geoffrey Hall ACS
Surf Cinematographers
Rick Rifici
Rick Jakovich
Editor
Marcus D’Arcy
Casting
Nikki Barrett
Annie Murtagh-Monks
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