Emu Runner
“A story to open hearts and minds.”
Synopsis
A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rhae-Kye Waites
Gemma
Wayne Blair
Jay Jay
Stella Carter
Tessa
Maurial Spearim
Darlene
Rob Carlton
Stan
Mary Waites
Daphne
Georgia Blizzard
Heidi Goodell
Lindsay Waites
Wes
Letisha Boney
Valerie
Rodney McHughes
Ecka
Anne Wright
Aunty Gloria
Sandra Murphy
Aunty Joy
Brad Steadman
Mr Glover
Coco Daro
Susie
Sarah Batty
Tessa's Mother
Bram Eastman
Stuart
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Imogen Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Imogen Thomas
- Original Score
- Peter Michael Davison, Glenn Skuthorpe, Ben Fink
- Original Title
- Emu Runner
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Imogen Thomas Films, Fink Films, Sonic Art, Zig Zag Post, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Imogen Thomas
Imogen Thomas, Frayne Barker
Peter Michael Davison, Glenn Skuthorpe, Ben Fink
Michael Gibbs
Jenny Hicks, Nicole Norelli
Imogen Thomas, Bloss Hickson, Gabriel Shipton, Victor Evatt, Antonia Barnard
Department Leadership Roster
Imogen Thomas
Director
Imogen Thomas
Screenplay
Jenny Hicks
Editor
Imogen Thomas
Producer
Lissa Coote
Production Design
Michael Gibbs
Director of Photography
Gabriel Shipton
Producer
Nicole Norelli
Editor
Victor Evatt
Producer
Antonia Barnard
Producer
John Fink
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emu Runner about?
A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
Who directed Emu Runner?
Emu Runner was directed by Imogen Thomas.
Who stars in Emu Runner?
The principal cast of Emu Runner includes Rhae-Kye Waites, Wayne Blair, Stella Carter, Maurial Spearim, Rob Carlton.
When was Emu Runner released and how long is it?
Emu Runner was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Emu Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emu Runner was composed by Peter Michael Davison, Glenn Skuthorpe, Ben Fink.