The Beach (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Warwick Thornton |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Documentary series |
| Parent | Exile Productions |
The Beach is a documentary series from Australia aired on SBS TV and NITV. This six-episode production debuted as a special three-hour presentation on 29 May 2020. The series was both created and directed by Aboriginal filmmaker Warwick Thornton, who also appears in it, with filming conducted by his son Dylan River through Exile Productions.
Filmed over the course of one month at a secluded beachside cabin located in Jilirr on the Dampier Peninsula along Western Australia's north-western coastline, the series centers on themes of food and environment. Thornton engages in gathering and fishing activities around the site, utilizing an old Toyota Jeep that had previously appeared in Mystery Road. The project embodies the principles of slow television, captured using a Panavision DXL2 camera.
Awards
- Awarded Best Cinematography in a Documentary to Dylan River at the 11th AACTA Awards, 2021
- Received a nomination for Best Original Music Score in a Documentary for Megan Washington & Kristin Rule at the 11th AACTA Awards, 2021