A film that reveals an unlikely truth about Australia’s love-hate relationship with its beloved icon, uncovering disturbing scenes behind the largest mass destruction of wildlife in the world.

Interview with Producer/Director/Writer Kate McIntyre Clere and Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Writer Mick McIntyre

Congratulations! Why did you make your film?

We were interested to celebrate the kangaroo as a famous national symbol and explore the love-hate relationship Australians have with this indigenous wildlife.

Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?

No one knows what is going on across Australia with kangaroos. The killing of kangaroos is the largest wildlife massacre in the world and people across the world are shocked to see the film. This gentle herbivore has been adapting to life on the Australian continent for 30 million years and is the cornerstone of Australia’s tourism industry. Watch the film to find out why we should be concerned about kangaroos and why this marsupial has been so let down.

How do personal and universal themes work in your film?

The film looks at social, scientific political, environmental and historic relationships with kangaroos in Australia. We worked hard to get interviews from a wide cross section of society who see the kangaroo as either a pest, a resource or a national treasure. KANGAROO explores a universal story about the interconnection of people and wildlife, particularly in relation to economic ‘growth’.

How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?

We had no idea where this film would take us and we were surprised to uncover so many dark secrets around the treatment of kangaroos in Australia.

What type of feedback have you received so far?

The film opened in NYC in January to rave reviews in the NY Times the LA Times, Variety and then received 4 and 5 Star reviews across Australia, NZ and Europe. In Australia the film has also raised controversy, particularly with journalists who have not seen the film.

KANGAROO a LOVE HATE story - Behind the scenes with Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Writer Mick McIntyre and Producer/Director/Writer Kate McIntyre Clere

Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?

Most audiences who see the film are shocked and saddened by this dark tale.

What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?

We believe the more people who see the film the better. The treatment of such an iconic wildlife species is an international issue and the film offers an in-depth look at what s going on.

Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?

The film has already screened at and been winners of some international film festivals but we are happy to reach out to more, also journalists and buyers.

What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?

We look forward to audiences seeing the film and knowing what is really going on with kangaroos. We would like the film shown in many public settings, particularly across Australia, so we can have a mature and robust open discussions about this issue and where we want to go to from here.

KANGAROO a LOVE HATE story - Behind the scenes with Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Writer Mick McIntyre

What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?

What is happening in Australia in the dead of night with kangaroos and why are they not being protected as a national and international treasure?

What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?

We are still working on KANGAROO.

Interview: July 2018

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KANGAROO a LOVE HATE story

A film that reveals an unlikely truth about Australia’s love-hate relationship with its beloved icon, uncovering disturbing scenes behind the largest mass destruction of wildlife in the world.

Length: 103min

Director: Mick McIntyre and Kate McIntyre Clere

Producer: Mick McIntyre and Kate McIntyre Clere

Writer: Mick McIntyre and Kate McIntyre Clere

About the writer, director and producer:

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Kate McIntyre Clere, Producer/Director/Writer

Kate McIntyre Clere is a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker who brings together key international social and environmental issues with beautiful cinematic storytelling. Her films include Gaining Ground, A year on the Wing, Yogawoman, Aussie Rules the World and A Hard Place. Kate’s work has been reviewed in the New York Times, Variety, LA Times and Woman’s Day. She is an author for the Huffington Post and has contributed a chapter to a new USA book ‘Yoga and Body Image’.

Mick McIntyre, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Writer

Mick was given a super 8mm movie camera when he was 12 years old and has making films since then. He has spent 35 years working in the film industry, starting out as a driver, spent 10 years as an assistant director on feature films before finding his passion making documentaries. He combines his skills as a cinematographer with producing and directing. His films include the award winning film Yogawoman, What to do about Whales and Aussie Rules the World.

Key cast: Peter Singer, Terry Irwin, Tim Flannery, Brolga Barnes,

Looking for buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists

Social media handles:

Facebook: @kangaroothemovie

Twitter: @KangarooMovie

Instagram: @kangaroo_the_movie

Other: http://kangaroothemovie.com/

Hashtags you use: #Kangaroothemovie

Made in association with: Hopping Pictures Second Nature Films, Indievillage

Where can I watch it next and in the coming month? http://kangaroothemovie.com/cinemas