"Ocean Girl" (1994)TV series 1994-1997

Creator:

Jonathan M. Shiff
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

3 October 1994 (Australia)

Genre:

Adventure | Sci-Fi

Plot Keywords:

Environmental | Royalty | Egypt | Scuba Diving | Girl

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Marzena Godecki	...	Neri (59 episodes, 1994-1997)
David Hoflin	...	Jason Bates (59 episodes, 1994-1997)
Jeffrey Walker	...	Brett Bates (59 episodes, 1994-1997)
Alex Pinder	...	Dr. Winston Seth (59 episodes, 1994-1997)
Nina Landis	...	H.E.L.E.N. (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Nicholas Bell	...	Dr. Hellegren / ... (41 episodes, 1994-1997)
Miki Oikawa	...	First Officer (27 episodes, 1994-1996)
Liz Burch	...	Dr. Dianne Bates (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Kerry Armstrong	...	Dr. Dianne Bates (26 episodes, 1994-1995)
Sudi de Winter	...	Benny (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Tony Briggs	...	Dave (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Bruce Hughes	...	Commander Wellington (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Nadja Kostich	...	Kellar (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jacalyn Prince	...	Vanessa (25 episodes, 1994-1995)
Brooke Anderson	...	Cass (25 episodes, 1996-1997)
Joelene Crnogorac	...	Lena (25 episodes, 1996-1997)
Joel De Carteret	...	Froggy (25 episodes, 1994-1995)
Olivia Hiddlestone	...	Sallyanne (25 episodes, 1996-1997)
Cassandra Magrath	...	Zoe (25 episodes, 1994-1995)
Verity McIntyre	...	Morgan (25 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jeremy Angerson	...	Kal (24 episodes, 1996-1997)

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Series Directed by
Mark Defriest		(31 episodes, 1994-1997)
Colin Budds		(12 episodes, 1996-1997)
Brendan Maher		(6 episodes, 1994)
Judith John-Story		(6 episodes, 1995)

Series Writing credits
Peter Hepworth		(11 episodes, 1994-1997)
Neil Luxmoore		(10 episodes, 1994-1997)
David Phillips		(5 episodes, 1994-1996)
Michael Joshua		(4 episodes, 1994-1997)
Judith Colquhoun		(4 episodes, 1995-1996)
Alison Nisselle		(3 episodes, 1994-1996)
Lois Booton		(3 episodes, 1995-1997)
Helen MacWhirter		(3 episodes, 1995-1997)
Graham Hartley		(3 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jenny Sharp		(2 episodes, 1994-1996)
Everett De Roche		(2 episodes)
Shane Brennan		(1 episode, 1994)
Ian Coughlan		(1 episode, 1994)
Kate Henderson		(1 episode, 1995)
Carole Wilkinson		(1 episode, 1996)
Maureen McCarthy		(1 episode, 1997)
Barbara Bishop		(unknown episodes)
Colin Budds		(unknown episodes)
Annie Fox		(unknown episodes)
Peter A. Kinloch		(unknown episodes)
Jonathan M. Shiff		(unknown episodes)
Linden Wilkinson		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Jonathan M. Shiff	....	creative producer (6 episodes, 1994)
Gina Black	....	line producer (unknown episodes)
Jennifer Clevers	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Ian Fairweather	....	network producer (unknown episodes)
Tara Ferrier	....	assistant producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Garry McDonald		(unknown episodes)
Laurie Stone		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Craig Barden		(unknown episodes)
Ron Hagen		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Anne Carter		(unknown episodes)
Andrew Scott		(unknown episodes)
Philip Watts		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Jo Rippon		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Georgie Greenhill		(unknown episodes)
Tracy Watt		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Walter Sperl	....	construction manager (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Ant Bohun	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)
Scott Findlay	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Rob Conn	....	digital effects artist: BEEPS (13 episodes, 1994)
Ineke Majoor	....	visual effects producer (unknown episodes)
Philip Watts	....	computer screen graphics (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Ric Anderson	....	assistant stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)
Tiny Good	....	stunt rigger (unknown episodes)
Dennis Lundin	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Puven Pather	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Zelie Thompson	....	stunt double: Neri (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Cameron Dunn	....	assistant camera: second unit (7 episodes, 1997)
Brent Crockett	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)
Ron Hagen	....	underwater photographer (unknown episodes)
Peter Heatherwick	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Ross Isaacs	....	underwater photographer (unknown episodes)
Andrew Jerram	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Louis Puli	....	camera operator / steadicam operator (unknown episodes)
Angelo Sartore	....	first assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Dick Tummel	....	gaffer (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Keith Aberdein	....	story editor (unknown episodes)
Gavin Beech	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Tom Burstall	....	risk manager (unknown episodes)
Chris Gunn	....	creative executive: Beyond Distribution Pty. Ltd. (unknown episodes)
Marieke Hardy	....	script assistant (unknown episodes)
Col Heidke	....	production assistant: port douglas (unknown episodes)
Peter Hepworth	....	story editor (unknown episodes)
Michael Joshua	....	script editor (unknown episodes)
Christine Sautter	....	creative executive: Tele-Images/ITI (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Jonathan M. Shiff Productions
• Network Ten
• Westbridge Productions

Distributors

• Beyond Distribution Pty. Ltd.
• YTV

Special Effects

• Photon Stockman

Other Companies

• Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)  made with the participation of
• Film Queensland  developed with the assistance of
• Film Victoria  developed with the assistance of

Also Known As:

Ocean Odyssey

Runtime:

25 min (78 episodes)

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Filming Locations:

Daintree, Queensland, Australia

Company:

Jonathan M. Shiff Productions

Trivia:

Marzena Godecki was selected to play the part of Neri from over 500 girls.

Quotes:

Zoe: There must be some way we can find Neri's sister.
Brett Bates: Maybe we could put an ad in the paper under "missing persons".
Vanessa: Yeah. "Wanted: girl who fell to earth in space-pod." Great.

Movie Connections:

Spin off "The New Adventures of Ocean Girl" (2000)

First Addiction

I was very young back then when I watched this show, but I remember that it was one of my first TV addictions. After that followed Dark Angel, Alias, Lost and most recently Prison Break. Ocean girl was into that category somehow. It was intriguing and the audience didn't know the deal most of the times. Back then I was totally into that show. It was actually pretty interesting for being a kid's show. The plot lines were twisted and the characters were compelling. I also remember the cast changing a lot, but that kept it interesting. Also the actress that played the lead was great on that role, I wonder whatever happened to her. I would watch it any time again if I have the chance and I highly recommend it.