Bali 2002
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Screentime, Endemol Shine Australia |
| Headquarters | Australia, Indonesia |
| Products | Historical drama television series |
| Parent | Stan, Nine Network |
Bali 2002 is a historical drama television series created through an Australian-Indonesian collaboration, developed by Screentime and Endemol Shine Australia. It represents a joint commission between Stan and Nine Network. This four-episode drama focuses on the events surrounding the 2002 Bali bombings and initially aired on 25 September 2022, with its free-to-air debut occurring on 7 October.
Development
Bali 2002 stands as the inaugural original series jointly commissioned by Stan and 9Network. The series was directed by Peter Andrikidis alongside Katrina Irawati Graham and produced by Kerrie Mainwaring from Screentime. Executive producers included Tim Pye and Sara Richardson of Endemol Shine Australia, Michael Healy and Andy Ryan representing 9Network, as well as Amanda Duthie and Cailah Scobie from Stan. Scobie highlighted that the development process engaged creative teams from both Australia and Indonesia, consulting individuals personally affected by the events. The writing team comprised Justin Monjo, Kris Wyld, Marcia Gardner, Michael Toisuta, with Ketut Yuliarsa serving as story editor.
Casting
The ensemble features actors such as Rachel Griffiths, Richard Roxburgh, Claudia Jessie, Sean Keenan, and Ewen Leslie, supported by performances from Arka Das, Anthony Brandon Wong, Paul Ayre, Maleeka Gasbarri, Gerwin Widjaja, and Sri Ayu Jati Kartika.
Filming
Principal photography commenced in March 2022 in Western Sydney, where detailed recreations of Paddy's Pub and the Sari Club were constructed. The production received backing from Screen NSW.
Release
International distribution was handled by Banijay Rights, which initiated sales during Banijay’s 2022 London Screenings. On 4 October 2024, Nine Network confirmed that the series would be broadcast weekly on free-to-air television starting 7 October.
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- 2020s Australian television miniseries
- 2022 Australian television series debuts
- 2022 Australian television series endings
- Australian English-language television shows
- Indonesian-language television shows
- Nine Network original programming
- Stan (service) original programming
- Television shows filmed in Australia
- Television series based on actual events
- Television series set in 2002
- Television shows set in Indonesia
- Television series by Endemol Shine Australia
- Television series by Screentime
- 2002 Bali bombings
- Television shows about terrorism