Selkie
Synopsis
Teenager Jamie moves with his mother, sister and grandfather to an island off the South Australian coast where mum has a job running a marine research station. To his discomfort, Jamie discovers he's a "selkie" - half human, half seal - that explains the webbing on his hands and also why he changes completely into a seal as soon as he hits water.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crombie
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob George
- Original Score
- Sean Timms
- Original Title
- Selkie
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Bluestone Pictures, Australian Film Commission, South Australian Film Corporation, Showtime Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Rob George, David Marlow, Kate Fawkes
Sean Timms
Malcolm Ludgate, David Foreman
Edward McQueen-Mason
Rob George, Jill Green, Jane Ballantyne
Department Leadership Roster
Edward McQueen-Mason
Editor
Rob George
Producer
David Foreman
Director of Photography
Rita Zanchetta
Production Design
Rob George
Screenplay
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Donald Crombie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selkie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Selkie about?
Teenager Jamie moves with his mother, sister and grandfather to an island off the South Australian coast where mum has a job running a marine research station. To his discomfort, Jamie discovers he's a "selkie" - half human, half seal - that explains the webbing on his hands and also why he changes completely into a seal as soon as he hits water.
Who directed Selkie?
Selkie was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in Selkie?
The principal cast of Selkie includes Shimon Moore, Chelsea Bruland, Mariana Rego, Celine O'Leary, Bryan Marshall.
When was Selkie released and how long is it?
Selkie was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Selkie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Selkie was composed by Sean Timms.