Baxter and Me
Synopsis
In this charming documentary, director Gillian Leahy combines her two great passions: dogs and film. She openly reveals her life story through a canine prism – lovers may come and go, but there are always the dogs. Leahy also weaves in her filmmaking career, starting out at the Women's Film Workshop in 1970s Sydney and the newly formed AFTRS. Dogs have carried her through childhood illness and heartbreak; in return she lavishes care, and frets over their waywardness. Today, she shares her life with a big brown Labrador called Baxter. There are echoes of Leahy's award-winning My Life Without Steve, a study in love and loss, in this meditative and romantic film.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Leahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Gillian Leahy
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Drake
- Original Title
- Baxter and Me
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gecko Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Leahy
Gillian Leahy
Elizabeth Drake
Steve Macdonald
Denise Haslem
Sue Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Brooks
Producer
Gillian Leahy
Director
Gillian Leahy
Writer
Denise Haslem
Editor
Elizabeth Drake
Original Music Composer
Steve Macdonald
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baxter and Me.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter and Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baxter and Me about?
In this charming documentary, director Gillian Leahy combines her two great passions: dogs and film. She openly reveals her life story through a canine prism – lovers may come and go, but there are always the dogs. Leahy also weaves in her filmmaking career, starting out at the Women's Film Workshop in 1970s Sydney and the newly formed AFTRS. Dogs have carried her through childhood illness and heartbreak; in return she lavishes care, and frets over their waywardness. Today, she shares her life with a big brown Labrador called Baxter. There are echoes of Leahy's award-winning My Life Without Steve, a study in love and loss, in this meditative and romantic film.
Who directed Baxter and Me?
Baxter and Me was directed by Gillian Leahy.
Who stars in Baxter and Me?
The principal cast of Baxter and Me includes Not specified.
When was Baxter and Me released and how long is it?
Baxter and Me was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Baxter and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baxter and Me was composed by Elizabeth Drake.