M is the most esteemed professional of the many girls at Scarlet's but, even on her birthday, it's business as usual. M's trade is sex, but sex doesn't sell the way it used to; what clients are searching for, paying for, is love.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Natalie Eleftheriadis | ... |
M
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| Kestie Morassi | ... |
Lily
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| Richard Wilson | ... |
Joey
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Travis McMahon | ... |
Father Phillip
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| Ra Chapman | ... |
Cindy
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| Chantal Contouri | ... |
Scarlet
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Vicki Mueller | ... |
Carmen
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Elias Georgopoulos | ... |
Baby Evie
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Natasha St Clair Johnson | ... |
Katy
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David Spencer-Gardner | ... |
Officer Kendall
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D.M. Bradley | ... |
Father Spoor
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Nathanial Johnston | ... |
Officer Geelan
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James Black | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Andrew Hall | ... |
Carmen's Client
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Anne Eleftheriadis | ... |
Centrelink Attendant
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George Papatolis | ... |
Client in Reception
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Christian Bailey | ... |
Client in Photograph
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Anton Biskup | ... |
Lily's Client
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Mary Eleftheriadis | ... |
M's Mother in Photograph
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James Harkness | ... |
Joey's Father in Photograph
(as J. Harkness)
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Jennie Williams | ... |
Joey's Mother in Photograph / Centrelink Queue
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Malcolm Beare | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Janette Claire Beare | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Kai Malcolm Beare | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Isaac Beare | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Steve Eleftheriadis | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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David Eleftheriadis | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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J.C. Elliot | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Brenton Elliot | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Domenico Mariani | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Courtney McCarthy | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Peter Sgourakis | ... |
Centrelink Queue
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Josh Axford | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
(as Joshua Axford)
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Joshua Jaeger | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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Sanchari Chowdhury-Kesler | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
(as Sanchari Chowdhury)
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Robertto Karas | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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Alex Dewar | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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| Maxx Corkindale | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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Russell Would | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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Bryce Doudle | ... |
Strip Club Crowd
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Robyn Jones | ... |
Strip Club DJ
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Directed by
| James Harkness | ... | (as J Harkness) |
Written by
| James Harkness | ... | () (as J Harkness) |
Produced by
| Christian Bailey | ... | line producer |
| Kate Butler | ... | post-production producer |
| Natalie Eleftheriadis | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Steve Eleftheriadis | ... | executive producer |
| James Harkness | ... | producer (as J Harkness) |
| James Pearcey | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Ollie Olsen | ||
Cinematography by
| Denson Baker | ||
Editing by
| James Harkness | ... | (as J Harkness) |
Editorial Department
| Sam Matthews | ... | digital intermediate assistant |
| Joshua Sutherland | ... | machine room operator |
Production Design by
| Beverley Freeman | ||
Art Direction by
| Joshua Jaeger | ||
Set Decoration by
| Vicky Stimson | ||
Costume Design by
| Beverley Freeman | ||
Makeup Department
| Beverley Freeman | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Jen Rossiter | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sanchari Chowdhury-Kesler | ... | production manager (as Sanchari Chowdhury) |
| Dale Roberts | ... | head of post-production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mario Grocke | ... | second assistant director (as Marlo Grocke) |
| Brad Lanyon | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Kylie Lawson | ... | scenic artist |
| Chris O'Brien | ... | copperworker |
| Lindsay Pope | ... | metalworker |
| Paul Spencer | ... | carpenter |
| Vicky Stimson | ... | art department runner/assistant |
Sound Department
| Justin Astbury | ... | adr recordist |
| Duncan Campbell | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bryce Doudle | ... | sound recordist |
| Victor Ivchenko | ... | dialogue editor |
| Adrian Medhurst | ... | mixing assistant |
| John Simpson | ... | foley artist |
| Lisa Simpson | ... | foley recordist |
| Alastair Sirkett | ... | sound effects editor |
| Nicola Tate | ... | studio manager |
| Martyn Zub | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Marty Pepper | ... | colorist & digital opticals |
| Pete Williams | ... | film recording manager |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Josh Axford | ... | best boy |
| Denson Baker | ... | camera operator |
| Marcus Bosisto | ... | key grip |
| Maxx Corkindale | ... | clapper loader |
| Robertto Karas | ... | gaffer |
| Russell Marrett | ... | focus puller |
| Darcy Sullivan | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robyn Jones | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Duncan Campbell | ... | composer: additional music |
| Craig Kamber | ... | music supervisor |
| Phonic Soup | ... | composer: additional music |
| Then There Were Two | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alex Dewar | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Del Barczak | ... | production runner |
| Jesse Goninon | ... | production runner |
| Jeremy Isbell | ... | Distribution Executive |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Flip It Red Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Gryphon Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (DVD)
- Ytinifni Pictures (2013) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Kojo Productions (post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
M is the highest paid professional of the many girls at Scarlet's, but, even on her 25th birthday, it's business as usual. M's trade is sex, but sex doesn't sell the way it used to; what client's are searching for, paying for... is love. Instead of celebrating, her day is spent answering the silent prayers of Father Phillip, who has lost his faith and providing counsel to her colleagues, the vivacious Lily and troubled Cindy. Amidst the many dramas that unfold and the demands of the 'no-nonsense' Scarlet, M's secret birthday wish goes unanswered. That is, until Joey knocks on her door; a young man, forgotten by the world, who has never learned to love, or even how to kiss. But Joey also has a secret, it's his Birthday too, and today M may just discover that even the smallest, most unexpected wish can come true. Birthday encompasses lost love, first times, humanity and the discovery of intimacy in surprising and unexpected places. Written by J.Harkness |
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| Taglines | Make A Wish See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD1,300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Actress Chantal Contouri once joked to the writer-director James Harkness about playing a sixty year old prostitute being the only thing that would entice her back to the screen. Three months later she was offered a script from him about playing a Madame. See more » |
| Soundtracks | We Will Perform See more » |