CAST
Carla Bonner as Jo
Carla is best known for playing the iconic role of Stephanie Scully in the soap opera NEIGHBOURS, a role Bonner has played from 1999 to 2010. Carla was also a guest on CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIA in 2002. Following her departure from NEIGHBOURS in 2010, Bonner wrote a book called Hook, Line and Sink Her and guest starred in an episode of the Logie award winning drama series WENTWORTH. In 2015 Bonner appeared in the ABC3 teen drama READY FOR THIS and in October of that year returned to NEIGHBOURS to reprise her role as Steph.
Carla is best known for playing the iconic role of Stephanie Scully in the soap opera NEIGHBOURS, a role Bonner has played from 1999 to 2010. Carla was also a guest on CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIA in 2002. Following her departure from NEIGHBOURS in 2010, Bonner wrote a book called Hook, Line and Sink Her and guest starred in an episode of the Logie award winning drama series WENTWORTH. In 2015 Bonner appeared in the ABC3 teen drama READY FOR THIS and in October of that year returned to NEIGHBOURS to reprise her role as Steph.
Daniel Krige as Graeme
Daniel's acting credits include CATCHING MILAT, REDFERN NOW, THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND, BROTHERS IN ARMS and BACKYARD ASHES. He has also starred in many award-winning short films, including NOT EVEN A MOUSE, CONNECTION and THE PITCH, as well as an episode of Bryan Brown’s TWISTED TALES which he also wrote and directed. As a filmmaker, Daniel first tasted international success – and a BAFTA nod – at the age of 23 for his episode of the Hugh Jackman vehicle CORRELLI, along with the award-winning short films, OUR FERAL FRIENDS, FUCKWIT, HAPPILY EVER AFTER and PROVIDENCE PARK. His critically acclaimed first feature, WEST was released in 2007 and second feature, the gory INHUMAN RESOURCES was released in 2012 and sold to HBO.
Daniel's acting credits include CATCHING MILAT, REDFERN NOW, THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND, BROTHERS IN ARMS and BACKYARD ASHES. He has also starred in many award-winning short films, including NOT EVEN A MOUSE, CONNECTION and THE PITCH, as well as an episode of Bryan Brown’s TWISTED TALES which he also wrote and directed. As a filmmaker, Daniel first tasted international success – and a BAFTA nod – at the age of 23 for his episode of the Hugh Jackman vehicle CORRELLI, along with the award-winning short films, OUR FERAL FRIENDS, FUCKWIT, HAPPILY EVER AFTER and PROVIDENCE PARK. His critically acclaimed first feature, WEST was released in 2007 and second feature, the gory INHUMAN RESOURCES was released in 2012 and sold to HBO.
Greg Hatton as Steve Starr
.Greg started acting at the age of 12. He was accepted into The McDonald College of the Performing Arts in Sydney, Australia and won the Anne McDonald Scholarship for Acting in 1991. At age 15, he was cast on the television program HOME AND AWAY before turning his focus towards the theatre. He has performed in countless productions most notably reprising the lead role of Charlie in Sam Atwell's acclaimed prison drama BONDI DREAMING four times. He has appeared in commercials for some of the nations' largest companies including, Nissan, RAMS, Supercheap Auto, KFC and Foxtel. His film and television credits are diverse, they include PACKED TO THE RAFTERS, MY PLACE, SAME FOX EXTREME ADVENTURES and the NBC series CAMP. He can also be seen in the Australian feature films THE SQUARE, RYDER COUNTRY, BEDLAM and the critically acclaimed drama, TOUCH which premiered at The Sydney International Film Festival in 2014.
.Greg started acting at the age of 12. He was accepted into The McDonald College of the Performing Arts in Sydney, Australia and won the Anne McDonald Scholarship for Acting in 1991. At age 15, he was cast on the television program HOME AND AWAY before turning his focus towards the theatre. He has performed in countless productions most notably reprising the lead role of Charlie in Sam Atwell's acclaimed prison drama BONDI DREAMING four times. He has appeared in commercials for some of the nations' largest companies including, Nissan, RAMS, Supercheap Auto, KFC and Foxtel. His film and television credits are diverse, they include PACKED TO THE RAFTERS, MY PLACE, SAME FOX EXTREME ADVENTURES and the NBC series CAMP. He can also be seen in the Australian feature films THE SQUARE, RYDER COUNTRY, BEDLAM and the critically acclaimed drama, TOUCH which premiered at The Sydney International Film Festival in 2014.
Claire Lovering as Shelly
Since graduating from WAAPA, Claire Lovering’s screen credits have included Network Ten’s WONDERLAND, Shane Abbess’ web series, EVENT ZERO, Brad Peyton’s SAN ANDREAS starring Dwayne Johnson and the ABC comedy THE LETDOWN. Claire made her professional theatre debut in Tim Winton’s first play RISING WATER for the Black Swan Theatre Company and the Melbourne Theatre Company, for which she received a Best Newcomer nomination at the WA Equity Guild Awards. She also starred alongside Jerry Hall in the Australian production of THE GRADUATE for Kay and McLean Productions and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Mike Walsh Fellowship.
Since graduating from WAAPA, Claire Lovering’s screen credits have included Network Ten’s WONDERLAND, Shane Abbess’ web series, EVENT ZERO, Brad Peyton’s SAN ANDREAS starring Dwayne Johnson and the ABC comedy THE LETDOWN. Claire made her professional theatre debut in Tim Winton’s first play RISING WATER for the Black Swan Theatre Company and the Melbourne Theatre Company, for which she received a Best Newcomer nomination at the WA Equity Guild Awards. She also starred alongside Jerry Hall in the Australian production of THE GRADUATE for Kay and McLean Productions and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Mike Walsh Fellowship.
Ivan Zelic as The Director
Ivan Zelic began acting ten years ago after studying various methods in Sydney, Australia. Some of his extensive television appearances include the hugely popular PACKED TO THE RAFTERS, HOME AND AWAY, CROWNIES, and the controversial telemovie, THE MURDER OF CAROLINE BYRNE. His recent feature film credits include BAD DAY IN BELGRADE, iTunes distributed science fiction film TERMINUS, as well as the hard hitting multiple festival playing short drama COLT 13; of which he was awarded Best Actor at the 2015 Sydney Indie Film Festival.
Ivan Zelic began acting ten years ago after studying various methods in Sydney, Australia. Some of his extensive television appearances include the hugely popular PACKED TO THE RAFTERS, HOME AND AWAY, CROWNIES, and the controversial telemovie, THE MURDER OF CAROLINE BYRNE. His recent feature film credits include BAD DAY IN BELGRADE, iTunes distributed science fiction film TERMINUS, as well as the hard hitting multiple festival playing short drama COLT 13; of which he was awarded Best Actor at the 2015 Sydney Indie Film Festival.
Martelle Hammer as The Producer
Born of Gypsies and Jews, daughter of a magician and inspired by a Drag Queen; Martelle Hammer (a WAAPA graduate) continues to learn with Elizabeth Kemp and considers it an honour to have also trained and worked with the Gardzienice Theatre in Poland. On stage Martelle has appeared in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, THE SEAGULL, AS YOU LIKE IT, COWBOY MOUTH and the co-devised DO DOGS DREAM OF ANGELS; the latter touring on invitation to the Krakow Cultural Festival. Other theatre credits including RETURNING TO SOLITUDE IN BLUE (Griffin), SUGARBOMB (TRS), THE LIGHTS (B Sharp) and TOOTH OF CRIME (ATYP) . Film credits including working on award winning shorts such as DID I TELL YOU 'BOUT JASPER and upcoming feature, ONE LESS GOD. Martelle is currently completing her album smallBones having fronted rock band Fondula as well as channelling Eartha Kitt as the Cheshire Cat in the musical WONDERLAND.
Born of Gypsies and Jews, daughter of a magician and inspired by a Drag Queen; Martelle Hammer (a WAAPA graduate) continues to learn with Elizabeth Kemp and considers it an honour to have also trained and worked with the Gardzienice Theatre in Poland. On stage Martelle has appeared in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, THE SEAGULL, AS YOU LIKE IT, COWBOY MOUTH and the co-devised DO DOGS DREAM OF ANGELS; the latter touring on invitation to the Krakow Cultural Festival. Other theatre credits including RETURNING TO SOLITUDE IN BLUE (Griffin), SUGARBOMB (TRS), THE LIGHTS (B Sharp) and TOOTH OF CRIME (ATYP) . Film credits including working on award winning shorts such as DID I TELL YOU 'BOUT JASPER and upcoming feature, ONE LESS GOD. Martelle is currently completing her album smallBones having fronted rock band Fondula as well as channelling Eartha Kitt as the Cheshire Cat in the musical WONDERLAND.