Restoration (2016 film)

Restoration is a 2016 Australian made-for-TV science fiction thriller film directed by Stuart Willis.[1] It premiered in Australia on 6 August 2016 on 9Go![2] and screened on Stan from November 2016. It was released in September 2019 as a DUSTx Original Series.[3] Producers are now developing the concept into a long-form series.[4]

Restoration
Theatrical film poster
Directed byStuart Willis
Written byStuart Willis
Matthew Clayfield
Produced byToby Gibson
StarringCraig McLachlan
Grant Cartwright
Stephen Carracher
Nadia Townsend
Rosie Lourde
CinematographyHugh Turral
Edited byCindy Clarkson
Music byDavid Barber
Production
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Midnight Snack Productions
Release date
  • 6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

In 2019, Restoration was ranked #11 in Web Series World Cup's "All Time" Rankings for most awarded and acclaimed web series since 2015 and was crowned the overall Sci-Fi Champion.[5] It was ranked #11 in the Web Series World Cup in 2018, and #19 in 2017.[6]

Premise

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In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

Cast

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  • Grant Cartwright as Oliver Klein
  • Stephen Carracher as Gavin Worth
  • Craig McLachlan as Andrew Majury
  • Nadia Townsend as Emma Laws
  • Rosie Lourde as Talia Klein
  • Ailís Logan as Dr Francis Parr
  • Ellen Grimshaw as TLS Technician

Accolades

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Award Category Subject Result
Australian Cinematographers Society Victoria & Tasmania Gold Award - Drama or Comedy Series & Telefeatures Hugh Turral Won
ADG Award Best Direction in an Online Drama Stuart Willis Nominated
ASE Award Best Editing in a Drama Non-Feature Cindy Clarkson Nominated
AWGIE Award Best Drama or Comedy, Other Form Stuart Willis
Matthew Clayfield
Nominated
IAWTV Awards Best Dramatic Series Nominated
New Zealand International Film Festival Festival Award for Best Producer Toby Gibson Won
Raindance Film Festival Webfest Award for Best Directing Stuart Willis Won

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Peter (22 July 2015). "RESTORATION: New Images, Casting News for Stuart Willis Sci-Fi Film". screenanarchy.com. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  2. ^ Aza (1 August 2016). "Aussie Sci-Fi 'Restoration' World Premiere Sat Aug 6 – Watch Opening Credits!".
  3. ^ Squires, John (9 September 2019). "Sci-fi Streaming Channel DUSTx Announces New Shows "Orpheus Project" and "Restoration"". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  4. ^ Knox, David (4 July 2016). "Stan set for local sci-fi, Restoration". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Web Series World Cup". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. ^ "RESTORATION - Web Series World Cup". wswc.world. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
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