PINE GAP
SCREENTIME, NETFLIX, ABC & SAFC ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2017
–CLASSIFIED–
Screentime, a Banijay Group company, has been commissioned by Netflix and the ABC to produce a
six hour drama series entitled PINE GAP. Created by showrunner Greg Haddrick and co-writer
Felicity Packard, the international political thriller is set in and around the enigmatic US/Australia
joint defence facility situated in central Australia.
With major support from the South Australian Film Corporation and the South Australian State
Government, PINE GAP will commence pre-production in Adelaide in November and will film across
multiple locations in South Australia and the Northern Territory in 2018.
Set in the hidden world of intelligence, PINE GAP exposes the cost of secrecy and the stress inflicted
on nations and individuals when our ultimate loyalty is to our country and not to our partner. When
a civilian plane is shot down over Myanmar, the search for the true motive threatens the famously
strong American/Australian joint military alliance through conflicting interests, personal ideals … and
one tragic mistake.
The series will be produced by Lisa Scott and Felicity Packard, and executive produced by
Screentime’s Bob Campbell, Rory Callaghan and Greg Haddrick, and the ABC’s Sally Riley and Kym
Goldsworthy.
Executive Chairman of Screentime Bob Campbell said “Screentime is delighted that Netflix and the
ABC have come together to commission this production that has been in development by the
Screentime drama team for a number of years.”
Creator, executive producer, writer and showrunner Greg Haddrick said: “A compelling work of
fiction inspired by modern geo political tensions, we are delighted to be working with Netflix and the
ABC to produce an original concept for a worldwide audience.”
“Greg Haddrick is a magnificent voice in television in Australia and around the world,” said Elizabeth
Bradley, Netflix Vice President of Content. “We can’t wait for Greg to bring PINE GAP’S story of
secrecy and deceit to Netflix members around the world.”
The ABC’s Director of Television David Anderson said: “PINE GAP is shrouded in intrigue for many
Australians. It’s the perfect anchor, and a timely subject, for an Australian drama that can resonate
both locally and with a global audience. This partnership enables a high-end Australian drama to be
produced for all Australians, and for locally produced content to be delivered to an international
audience. We look forward to working with all our partners on this new venture.”
South Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Jack Snelling said: "Having an original series in production
from global streaming giant NETFLIX in South Australia is testament to the strength of the screen
sector here. PINE GAP brings with it a multi-million dollar investment in the State and significant job
and career opportunities for our world-class crews, with nearly 100 local crew joining this
production. Production of PINE GAP will take advantage of the wide range of exceptional locations
South Australia has to offer.”
The South Australian Film Corporation’s CEO Annabelle Sheehan said: “"SAFC welcomes the
opportunities which come with a series of this calibre including further developing our amazing South
Australian crew. PINE GAP strengthens the relationship between South Australia and the massive
Netflix audience projecting our State around the world. SAFC is also so pleased to have Screentime
stay on in South Australia transitioning from post-production on Wolf Creek Series 2 into PINE GAP
pre-production and shoot.”
A Screentime production, PINE GAP is financed by Netflix and the ABC, in association with the South
Australian Film Corporation. Additional financial support is being provided by a grant from Screen
Territory.
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Screentime, a Banijay Group company, has been commissioned by Netflix and the ABC to produce a
six hour drama series entitled PINE GAP. Created by showrunner Greg Haddrick and co-writer
Felicity Packard, the international political thriller is set in and around the enigmatic US/Australia
joint defence facility situated in central Australia.
With major support from the South Australian Film Corporation and the South Australian State
Government, PINE GAP will commence pre-production in Adelaide in November and will film across
multiple locations in South Australia and the Northern Territory in 2018.
Set in the secretive world of intelligence, PINE GAP exposes the stress inflicted on nations and individuals
when ultimate loyalty is under threat, and true motives endanger the famously strong
American/Australian joint military alliance through conflicting interests, personal ideals … and one tragic
mistake.
The series will be produced by Lisa Scott and Felicity Packard, and executive produced by
Screentime’s Bob Campbell, Rory Callaghan and Greg Haddrick, and the ABC’s Sally Riley and Kym
Goldsworthy.
Executive Chairman of Screentime Bob Campbell said “Screentime is delighted that Netflix and the
ABC have come together to commission this production that has been in development by the
Screentime drama team for a number of years.”
Creator, executive producer, writer and showrunner Greg Haddrick said: “A compelling work of
fiction inspired by modern geo political tensions, we are delighted to be working with Netflix and the
ABC to produce an original concept for a worldwide audience.”
“Greg Haddrick is a magnificent voice in television in Australia and around the world,” said Elizabeth
Bradley, Netflix Vice President of Content. “We can’t wait for Greg to bring PINE GAP’S story of
secrecy and deceit to Netflix members around the world.”
The ABC’s Director of Television David Anderson said: “PINE GAP is shrouded in intrigue for many
Australians. It’s the perfect anchor, and a timely subject, for an Australian drama that can resonate
both locally and with a global audience. This partnership enables a high-end Australian drama to be
produced for all Australians, and for locally produced content to be delivered to an international
audience. We look forward to working with all our partners on this new venture.”
South Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Jack Snelling said: "Having an original series in production
from global streaming giant NETFLIX in South Australia is testament to the strength of the screen
sector here. PINE GAP brings with it a multi-million dollar investment in the State and significant job
and career opportunities for our world-class crews, with nearly 100 local crew joining this
production. Production of PINE GAP will take advantage of the wide range of exceptional locations
South Australia has to offer.”
The South Australian Film Corporation’s CEO Annabelle Sheehan said: “"SAFC welcomes the
opportunities which come with a series of this calibre including further developing our amazing South
Australian crew. PINE GAP strengthens the relationship between South Australia and the massive
Netflix audience projecting our State around the world. SAFC is also so pleased to have Screentime
stay on in South Australia transitioning from post-production on Wolf Creek Series 2 into PINE GAP
pre-production and shoot.”
A Screentime production, PINE GAP is financed by Netflix and the ABC, in association with the South
Australian Film Corporation. Additional financial support is being provided by a grant from Screen
Territory.
