The Tailings
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Queenstown , Australia |
| Products | Crime drama television series |
The Tailings is an Australian crime drama series set in Tasmania, consisting of six episodes, each with a duration of approximately 10 minutes.
Synopsis
Following the death of her father during a fishing trip, Jas grows suspicious and believes there may be more to the incident than meets the eye.
Cast
- Tegan Stimson portraying Jas
- Mabel Li as Ruby
- Kris McQuade in the role of Laurie
- Shaun Martindale playing Brendan
- Victoria Haralabidou as Sharon
- Harry Prior as Toby
- Michael Earnshaw in the role of Frank
- Sara Cooper portraying Nadia Mazzarelli
- Harry Radbone as Leo Mazzarelli
- Jane Hamilton-Foster playing Lisa
- John Xintavelonis as Dom Mazzarelli
- Nic English in the role of Shaun
- Tai Nguyen portraying Marce
- Nadira Farid as Ange
- Eric Harris in the role of Skater
- Emma Lapham playing Taneisha
- Joel Cumming as Joel
Production
The series was shot on location in Queenstown, Tasmania, utilizing a single-camera approach. Filming commenced in October 2020, following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial backing provided by Screen Tasmania.
Reception
Luke Buckmaster from NME offered a generally favorable critique, remarking that "while the buildup is carefully paced, the conclusion feels somewhat sudden and leaves a sense of dissatisfaction."
Awards
- 11th AACTA Awards
- Winner of Best Short Form Drama