"Noah & Saskia" (2004) TV series 2004-

Creators:

Chris Anastassiades
Patricia Edgar
Paul Nichola
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

4 May 2004 (Australia)

Genre:

Family | Fantasy

Plot:

Two teenagers, Noah and Saskia, meet over the internet and begin to write an online comic strip together. The catch? Noah lives in England, while Saskia is from Australia.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Emily Wheaton	...	Renee (7 episodes, 2004)
Alicia Gardiner	...	Theresa (4 episodes, 2004)
Jack Blumenau	...	Noah King (3 episodes, 2004)
Hannah Greenwood	...	Saskia Litras (3 episodes, 2004)
Cameron Nugent	...	Max Hammer (2 episodes, 2004)
Maria Papas	...	Indy (2 episodes, 2004)
Adrian Fergus Fuller	...	Clive Walsh (2 episodes, 2004)

Series Directed by
Pino Amenta		(11 episodes, 2004)

Series Writing credits
Sam Carroll		(7 episodes, 2004)
Chris Anastassiades		(6 episodes, 2004)
Patricia Edgar		(2 episodes, 2004)
Paul Nichola		(2 episodes, 2004)

Series Produced by
Patricia Edgar	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2004)
Claire Henderson	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Braedy Neal		(1 episode, 2004)
Chris Neal		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Cinematography by
Craig Barden		(1 episode, 2004)
Chris Goodger		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Film Editing by
Stephen Evans		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Casting by
Cameron Harris		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Production Design by
David Hitchcock		(1 episode, 2004)
Otello Stolfo		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Art Direction by
Bob Hern		(1 episode, 2004)
Greg Shaw		(1 episode, 2004)
David Nelson		(unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Jill Eden		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Costume Design by
Sandi Cichello		(11 episodes, 2004)

Series Makeup Department
Vanessa Johnson	....	makeup designer (1 episode, 2004)
Karen Maffey	....	assistant makeup artist (1 episode, 2004)
Pam Murphy	....	hair supervisor / makeup supervisor (1 episode, 2004)
Veronica Powell	....	assistant makeup artist (1 episode, 2004)
Kirsten Veysey	....	hair supervisor / makeup supervisor (1 episode, 2004)

Series Production Management
Mark Cohn	....	additional assistant unit manager (1 episode, 2004)
Ray Daley	....	post-production supervisor (1 episode, 2004)
Wayne Gilmour	....	additional assistant unit manager (1 episode, 2004)
Andrew Marshall	....	unit manager (1 episode, 2004)
Tina Marshall	....	assistant unit manager (1 episode, 2004)
John Withers	....	unit manager (1 episode, 2004)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tom White	....	third assistant director (3 episodes, 2004)

Series Art Department
Luisa Ceravolo	....	set dresser (1 episode, 2004)
David Dibden	....	props buyer (1 episode, 2004)
Jane Hamilton	....	art department coordinator (1 episode, 2004)
Pia McDowell	....	set dresser (1 episode, 2004)
Debbie Moles	....	props buyer (1 episode, 2004)
Michael O'Sullivan	....	stand-by props (1 episode, 2004)

Series Sound Department
Jamie Hardy	....	boom operator (1 episode, 2004)
Tim Humphries	....	sound recordist (1 episode, 2004)
John McKerrow	....	sound recordist (1 episode, 2004)
Richard Ostroff	....	sound assistant (1 episode, 2004)
Steve Cookman	....	dubbing mixer (unknown episodes, 2004)
Robert Mackenzie	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes, 2004)

Series Visual Effects by
Nicole Minchin	....	visual effects producer (2 episodes, 2004)
Paul Nichola	....	visual effects director (2 episodes, 2004)

Series Stunts
Amanda Graver	....	stunt double (unknown episodes, 2004)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Linda Angeloni	....	camera attachment (1 episode, 2004)
Rick Belfield	....	key grip (1 episode, 2004)
Rhys Davies	....	focus puller (1 episode, 2004)
Charlie Goodger	....	camera assistant (1 episode, 2004)
Karolina Koman	....	assistant camera: Australia (1 episode, 2004)
Brendan Madden	....	best boy (1 episode, 2004)
Joe McCleane	....	gaffer (1 episode, 2004)
Ian McMillan	....	Steadicam operator (1 episode, 2004)
Gary Norman	....	grip (1 episode, 2004)
Shane O'Dwyer	....	third electrician (1 episode, 2004)
Jacko Panagiotou	....	grip (1 episode, 2004)
Richard Rees-Jones	....	gaffer (1 episode, 2004)
Peter Stott	....	focus puller: Australia (1 episode, 2004)
Roger Tooley	....	Steadicam operator (1 episode, 2004)
Suzy Wood	....	still photographer (1 episode, 2004)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Judy Bunn	....	costume assistant (1 episode, 2004)
Kelly Foreman	....	stand-by wardrobe (1 episode, 2004)
Amanda Fumberger	....	costume assistant (1 episode, 2004)
Nee Petrovic	....	costume supervisor (1 episode, 2004)

Series Editorial Department
Henry Karjalainen	....	assistant editor (2 episodes, 2004)

Series Other crew
Elian Strong	....	production co-ordinator / production coordinator (12 episodes, 2004)
Chris Anastassiades	....	script consultant (2 episodes, 2004)
Patricia Edgar	....	script consultant (2 episodes, 2004)

Production Companies

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Other Companies

• Film Finances  completion guarantor

Runtime:

Australia:30 min (13 episodes)

Country:

Australia | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:G (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes)

Company:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Fantastic!

An excellent, well-written show, that does an applaudable job of describing the nature of internet friendships. The normality of these two teenagers' lives in comparison to the way they see each other is humorous and really endears the viewer to the show. Just another example of the excellent material being produced by the BBC these days. It's nice to see a show that doesn't try to patronise young people, but remains funny, dramatic and highly entertaining. The scripts are thought out extremely well and the dialogue and effects are superb. Another aspect that is interesting to see is how the two teens struggle with their feelings for each other and their feelings for 'real-life' friends. When it comes to choosing (as Saskia has to choose between Max and her friend Renee, or her more-than-friend Ernesto) a monologue of their thoughts keeps the viewer up-to-date on their feelings of guilt and frustration. The technique of having characters talk to the camera is one employed in many shows, which doesn't always work. But in Noah and Saskia it compliments the themes of the show perfectly, and ensures that the viewer is not left behind and can really empathise with Noah and Saskia.

The acting from the two main roles is incredible, and they have a lot of talent. I hope to see both of them take their careers further, because I was genuinely impressed by the level of maturity that is clear in every single episode.

If you haven't seen this show yet, be sure to check it out. I love it!