The Tailings
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The Tailings is an Australian murder mystery television series set in Tasmania.[1] It takes place over 6 ten minute episodes.[2]
Written byCaitlin Richardson
Directed byStevie Cruz-Martin
Starring
- Tegan Stimson
- Mabel Li
ComposerHelena Czajka
| The Tailings | |
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| Written by | Caitlin Richardson |
| Directed by | Stevie Cruz-Martin |
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| Composer | Helena Czajka |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Ashley Barron |
| Editor | Grace Eyre |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS |
| Release | 2 April 2021 |
Synopsis
Jas's father dies while fishing and she suspects foul play.
Cast
- Tegan Stimson as Jas
- Mabel Li as Ruby
- Kris McQuade as Laurie
- Shaun Martindale as Brendan
- Victoria Haralabidou as Sharon
- Harry Prior as Toby
- Michael Earnshaw as Frank
- Sara Cooper as Nadia Mazzarelli
- Harry Radbone as Leo Mazzarelli
- Jane Hamilton-Foster as Lisa
- John Xintavelonis as Dom Mazzarelli
- Nic English as Shaun
- Tai Nguyen as Marce
- Nadira Farid as Ange
- Eric Harris as Skater
- Emma Lapham as Taneisha
- Joel Cumming as Joel
Production
The Tailings was filmed in Queenstown using one camera.[1] After being delayed due to COVID-19 filming started in October 2020.[3] It was created with assistance from Screen Tasmania.[4]
Reception
Luke Buckmaster of NME gave it gave it a mostly positive review but states "after such a measured build-up, the ending feels a little abrupt and unsatisfying."[5]
Awards
- 11th AACTA Awards
- Best Short Form Drama - winner[6]
External links
- The Tailings at IMDb