‘Ballkids’ Sells to Netflix ANZ Following School Holiday Box Office Success – Run Wild Productions and Mischief Media’s Ballkids bounces onto Netflix today after being acquired by the streamer for its Australia and New Zealand catalogue.
The documentary narrated by Celia Pacquola follows the sweaty, teary and ultimately triumphant journey of the country’s best ballkids as they progress through local and national trials, vie for highly-coveted finals spots on Rod Laver Arena and strive for the ultimate prize of Top Gun ballkid at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
The deal was inked by Icon Film Distribution following a successful, exclusive theatrical release across Village Cinemas in Victoria over the September school holidays. International sales company Rapt Distribution is handling worldwide sales rights.
Producer Naomi Just and Director Scott Baskett said:
“We’re so thrilled that families around Australia and New Zealand will now be able to watch Ballkids on Netflix. Served up perfectly in time for a summer of tennis, we’re so excited for audiences to enjoy the stories of these unsung heroes of grand slam tennis.”
Xavier Muhlebach, Tennis Australia Head of Original Content said:
“Ballkids is all about celebrating the amazing kids who keep the Australian Open moving. Filming with them was such a fun and inspiring experience – seeing their dedication and love for the game up close really brings a fresh perspective to what they do. With the Australian Open almost upon us, we’re excited that viewers in Australia and New Zealand will now be able to watch Ballkids on Netflix and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Grand Slam tennis.”
Netflix Australia and New Zealand subscribers can stream Ballkids now.
Media Release – Run Wild Productions
TV Central Netflix content HERE
‘Ballkids’ Sells to Netflix ANZ Following School Holiday Box Office Success
