"Above and Beyond" (2006) TV mini-series 2006-

Director:

Sturla Gunnarsson

Writers:

John W. Doyle
Lisa Porter

Seasons:

unknown

Release Date:

29 October 2006 (Canada)

Genre:

Drama | War

Plot:

True Story about the Atlantic Ferry Operation during World War II.

Plot Keywords:

Ferry | TV Mini-Series | World War Two | Newfoundland Canada

Awards:

4 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Liane Balaban

...

Shelagh Emberly (unknown episodes)

Series Directed by
Sturla Gunnarsson		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
John W. Doyle		(unknown episodes)
Lisa Porter		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Justin Bodle	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Scott Garvie	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Paul Pope	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Jonathan Goldsmith		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Rene Ohashi		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Jeff Warren		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Pam Hall		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
Shelley Cornick		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Debra Hanson		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Geralyn Wraith	....	makeup department head (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Lori A. Waters	....	post-production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Wendy Ord	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Kelly Stone	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)
Terry Stone	....	third assistant director (unknown episodes)
John Vatcher	....	first assistant director / second unit director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Lori Ann Benson	....	set dresser (unknown episodes, 2006)
Teresita Doucet	....	property master (unknown episodes)
Luke Merdsoy	....	assistant art director (unknown episodes)
Paul Wade	....	head carpenter (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Jean Bot	....	first assistant sound editor (unknown episodes)
Steph Carrier	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Henry Embry	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)
Nick Foley	....	adr mixer (unknown episodes)
Ronayne Higginson	....	dialogue editor (unknown episodes)
Dino Pigat	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Katie Quanz	....	assistant sound (unknown episodes)
David Rose	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
David Yonson	....	foley mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Ryan W. Miller	....	digital animation (unknown episodes)
Skyler Wilson	....	special effects supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Darryl Couch	....	digital effects artist (unknown episodes)
Chris Darlington	....	visual effects (unknown episodes)
Peter Evans	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Mike Mombourquette	....	visual effects (unknown episodes)
Michael Skiffington	....	visual effects (unknown episodes)
John Vatcher	....	visual effects coordinator (unknown episodes)
David Woodrow	....	visual effects (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Randy Butcher	....	stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)
Blair Johannes	....	stunt performer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Andrew Best	....	grip (unknown episodes)
Sean Doran	....	best boy grip (unknown episodes)
Rob Eshelby	....	generator operator (unknown episodes)
Ben Mark Holzberg	....	still photographer (unknown episodes)
Paul Michel	....	best boy lighting (unknown episodes)
Mark O'Neill	....	second assistant camera: "a" camera (unknown episodes)
Laura E. Penney	....	electrician (unknown episodes)
Karl Simmons	....	key grip (unknown episodes)
Joe Strazzeri	....	dolly grip (unknown episodes)
Ian Vatcher	....	camera trainee (unknown episodes)
Craig J. Watson	....	electrician (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Marie J. Sharpe	....	assistant costume designer (unknown episodes, 2006)
Robyn Rosenberg	....	costume set supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Frank Biasi	....	on-line editor (1 episode)
Joanne Rourke	....	colorist: tape-to-tape (unknown episodes, 2006)
Valerie Laurie	....	post-production facility coordinator (unknown episodes)
Emma Sanders	....	post-production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Michelle Szemberg	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Dan Parr	....	conductor / orchestrator (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
Ian C. Harris	....	transportation (unknown episodes)
Rod Jerrett	....	transportation coordinator (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Ed Baran	....	publicist (unknown episodes)
Lisa Gyorfi	....	co-production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Toby Jeans	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Maureen O'Donnell	....	communications consultant (unknown episodes)
Derek Rucas	....	office production assistant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Pope Productions
• Shaftesbury Films (co-production)

Distributors

• Sonar Entertainment (II) (2006-) (worldwide) (all media)
• Bridge Entertainment Group (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
• Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (2005) (Canada) (TV)
• RTL Klub Televízió (2008) (Hungary) (TV) (re-release)

Special Effects

• Soho VFX

Other Companies

• Hand Prop  props supplied by
• Tattersall Sound  picture editing facilities
• Tattersall Sound  sound post-production

Also Known As:

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Australia:PG (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Gander, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Company:

Pope Productions

Trivia:

The closing epilogue of this TV mini-series states: "Bennett's team became the heart of the R.A.F. Ferry Command. With their American allies they delivered over 25,000 aircraft from Newfoundland, changing the course of the war. More than 500 men and women died flying for Ferry Command. Captain Don Bennett went onto found and lead the Pathfinders, an elite group of pilots who led Allied bombers to their targets in Nazi Germany."

Goofs:

Factual errors: When an inspection was made by authorities at Gander Newfoundland, they spoke relating to the loss of Sir Frederick Banting. It was said attributed to (aircraft engine) "coolant loss." The engine in the Hudson he was a passenger in, was the Pratt & Whitney R-1830-55 Twin Wasp 18 cylinder air-cooled engine. Since it is air-cooled, there could be no "coolant loss" to attribute a loss of a flight to this reason.

Enjoyable

I rather enjoyed this movie. The costumes were excellent, the music was fantastic and the acting, if not Oscar worthy, was solid. The actors portraying the Newfoundlanders did themselves credit by portraying down-home, friendly characters in true East Coast style. Liane Balaban, who played Shelagh Emberly, was not great, her delivery lacked any real emotion but she carried herself well and wore the '40s era fashion with style. Richard E. Grant was amazing as Captain Bennett and Joss Ackland brought Churchill to life with vitality. Allan Hawco, who played Nathan Burgess, was a joy to watch, his performance was excellent. All in all it was wonderful to watch a movie about WWII which promoted Canadians and Newfoundlanders and our involvement in the war effort.