1978
As of October 6, 2026, 1978 is a feature film that is in pre-production, currently casting. The production companies attached are Bronte Pictures and Screen Australia. Attached are casting director Anousha Zarkesh; director Tony Ayres; and writer Pete McTighe. It is scheduled to start shooting in April 2027. Production List last updated this listing on October 6, 2026.
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Project Summary
Directed by Tony Ayres and written by Pete McTighe from a story by Ayres and McTighe, the film is produced by Bronte Studios and was developed with support from Screen Australia. The project follows a group of characters whose lives intersect during the historic events leading to the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on June 24, 1978, when hundreds marched through the streets demanding equality and an end to discrimination. Production is scheduled to begin in Q2 2027, with filming locations and additional production partners to be announced.
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Working on 1978
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/1978 (last updated Oct 6, 2026).