Get to the Wire
“Without freedom. Without family. Without options.”
Synopsis
In a dystopian future, an Australian-Iraqi woman held captive in a chaotic and brutal British immigration detention centre takes up severe measures to survive and reconnect with her estranged family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
RiverBend Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Burns, Maggie Brittingham
- Original Score
- Morgan Hickinbotham
- Original Title
- Get to the Wire
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $9K
- Production Studios
- Swinburne Film and Television School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Burns
Paul Burns, Maggie Brittingham
Morgan Hickinbotham
Daniel Witt
Maggie Brittingham, Andrew Burns, Linda Kendell, Meredith Ure
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Burns
Director
Paul Burns
Writer
Maggie Brittingham
Producer
Annika Rigg
Production Design
Daniel Witt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Get to the Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Get to the Wire about?
In a dystopian future, an Australian-Iraqi woman held captive in a chaotic and brutal British immigration detention centre takes up severe measures to survive and reconnect with her estranged family.
Who directed Get to the Wire?
Get to the Wire was directed by Paul Burns.
Who stars in Get to the Wire?
The principal cast of Get to the Wire includes Maia Abbas, Taj Aldeeb, Majid Shokor, James Cerche, Petra Glieson.
When was Get to the Wire released and how long is it?
Get to the Wire was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Get to the Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Get to the Wire was composed by Morgan Hickinbotham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Get to the Wire?
Get to the Wire holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).