Tug of War

Half-hour documentary: completed 2002.
Screened on ABC-TV’s “Reality Bites” series.

Synopsis

A look at the most bizarre and riveting group of international sporting champions you’re ever likely to meet - the Australian Women’s Tug of War team. An unusual bunch of women competing in an unusual sport, they each have a personal struggle behind their quest for gold as they take on the world at the 2001 World Games in Japan.

Featuring Yvonne Bradford, Meredith Gill, Corinne Doherty & Brian Doherty.

Awards and Screenings
  • Gold Remi Award at 2003 Worldfest Houston (USA)
  • Certificate of Merit at 2002 INTERCOM Film & Video Competition (USA)
  • Honourable Mention at 2002 CHRIS Awards (USA)
  • Bronze Certificate of Merit at 2003 Prix Leonardo Int. Film Festival (Italy)
  • Official Selection at 2003 New York screening by Ohio Independent Film Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2003 Palm Beach International Film Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2003 International Family Film Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2003 Myhelan Indie Film Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2002 Naked Eye Documentary Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2002 Female Eye Film Festival (Canada)
  • Official Selection at 2002 Sidewalk Moving PictureFestival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2002 Ohio Independent Film Festival (USA)
  • Official Selection at 2002 Festival der Nationen (Austria)
  • Official Selection at Sport Movies & TV 2002 (Italy)

Creative Team

  • Writer – Dolly Adamson
  • Director - Fiona Cochrane
  • Producers – Fiona Cochrane & Melanie Guiney
  • Editor - Zbigniew Friedrich
  • Cinematographer – Craig Lucas
  • Sound – Suzi Lucas & David Harrison
  • Music includes The Models and The Black Sorrows.

Distribution

  • Distributed in Australia by ClickView
  • Produced with the assistance of ABC-TV, the PFTC, and Film Victoria.