The first trailer for a new movie filmed in the Red Centre has today been released.
The film, Kangaroo, follows the journey of Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an outback town near Alice Springs after a car accident en-route to Broome. There, he forms an unlikely bond with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. Together, they work to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote yet stunning outback community – an endeavour that transforms both their lives.
STUDIOCANAL today unveiled the first trailer for the heartwarming family comedy.
The film was set and filmed on location in Alice Springs, on Arrernte Country, home to the renowned Kangaroo Sanctuary. Inspired by the life of Chris “Brolga” Barns, founder of the Kangaroo Sanctuary, Kangaroo celebrates themes of resilience, connection, and the beauty of Australia’s Red Centre.
The Northern Territory Government contributed $900,000 to the production through Screen Territory’s Production Attraction Incentive Program (PAIP), creating significant opportunities for the local community. During filming, Kangaroo generated around 150 local cast and crew jobs, engaged approximately 100 local businesses, and contributed an estimated $4 million to the Territory’s economy.
Kangaroo will screen in cinemas in 2025. Watch the trailer here.
