MOVIE | The Lost Tiger trailer – It’s time for a true hero to earn his stripes in this hilarious, heartwarming and adventure filled homegrown Aussie-mation for the whole family. The Lost Tiger, from the Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative (The Sloth Lane, Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back), will open in cinemas on February 27, 2025.
It features a loveable cast of characters, voiced by iconic local talent including Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), Celeste Barber (Runt), Thomas Weatherall (Heartbreak High), Nakkiah Lui (Black Comedy) and Jimi Bani.
The Lost Tiger is the first feature film from writer/director Chantelle Murray and is the first Australian animated film to be written and directed by an Indigenous female filmmaker. The film features Australian and New Zealand comedy icons, voicing iconic Aussie animals such as kangaroos, platypi, quolls, koalas and more. It recently had its world premiere at Brisbane International Film Festival.
Synopsis:
Teo is a plucky young tiger and one of the last of his kind. Found abandoned and wearing a mysterious crystal necklace, he is adopted into a big, boisterous kangaroo family of travelling wrestlers. After receiving visions from an unfamiliar land, Teo must suddenly embark on an epic quest to reconnect with his heritage and save his homeland from the clutches of destruction.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said,
“We are delighted to once again partner with Brisbane’s Like A Photon Creative to support The Lost Tiger through our Development and Production Fund.
“Fostering local stories and storytellers is at the heart of Screen Queensland. We are particularly proud to support The Lost Tiger to be made in Queensland, as Australia’s first animated feature film written and directed by an Indigenous woman. This culturally rich and adventurous story, adds to the incredible animation talents of our local Brisbane filmmakers.”
The Lost Tiger takes audiences on a funny, colourful and action-packed family adventure, all while shining a light on the importance of re-connecting with heritage and country.
Maslow Entertainment will distribute the film in Australian cinemas from February 27, 2025.
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MOVIE | The Lost Tiger trailer
