The world of South Australian television production is abuzz as ABC unveils its latest project, “Ladies in Black,” marking the second television series funded through the Government’s $5.2 million investment in the local screen sector.
This eagerly anticipated six-part drama, supported by the ABC SAFC (South Australian Film Corporation) Content Pipeline Fund, is poised to bolster South Australia’s screen production capabilities, generate jobs, and reinforce the state’s thriving screen industry.
“It is incredibly exciting to secure Ladies in Black for South Australia. We want to tell Australian stories to the world, and we are achieving this through our $5.2 million partnership between the South Australian Film Corporation and the ABC, with this being the second series to be supported through the Content Pipeline Fund,” Minister for Arts, Andrea Michaels, says.
“Along with the significant cultural benefits of supporting our stories to reach Australian and global audiences, our investment is creating hundreds of jobs for our local screen sector, and driving high quality production outcomes which showcase South Australia’s world-class film and television production capability around the world.”
It follows in the footsteps of the beloved children’s series “Beep and Mort,” which recently wrapped filming its second season at Adelaide Studios, “Ladies in Black” is set to captivate audiences with a stellar cast and a captivating storyline.
Starring the likes of renowned American actor Debi Mazar, alongside talents such as Miranda Otto and Jessica De Gouw, the series is helmed by director Gracie Otto and features an ensemble of accomplished Australian actors.
Set in the glamorous 1960s, “Ladies in Black” takes inspiration from the 1993 novel and the 2018 film of the same name. It continues the story six months after the original events, as the women of Goodes Department Store embrace newfound freedom and independence against the backdrop of major societal shifts. Yet, personal choices and challenges cast shadows over their cherished dreams, making for a compelling narrative.
“We are thrilled to support Ladies in Black to be made in South Australia under the new ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund. As the second production to come out of the fund, this fabulous, quintessentially Australian series will really showcase the diverse capability of our Adelaide Studios production facility and South Australia’s screen industry workforce,” South Australian Film Corporation CEO Kate Croser says.
As South Australia becomes the backdrop for this exciting production, the state’s screen industry continues to flourish, showcasing the region’s potential as a thriving hub for television and film. “Ladies in Black” promises to transport viewers back in time and into the lives of its vibrant characters, offering a glimpse into the fashion, culture, and challenges of the 1960s.
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