Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)
“The fight for a simple love story... that will never be simple.”
Synopsis
School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.
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ELLIE AND ABBIE (AND ELLIE'S DEAD AUNT) | Romantic comedy by Monica ZanettiOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-03
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Marta Dusseldorp
Erica
Zoe Terakes
Abbie
Sophie Hawkshaw
Ellie
Julia Billington
Tara
Rachel House
Patty
Bridie Connell
Miss Trimble
Chiara Gizzi
Faith Underwood
Madeleine Withington
Young Erica
Patrick James
Christopher
Melanie Bowers
Kayla
Olga Markovic
Detective Denton
Michael Wray
Pedestrian
Seth Ketcher
Student (With Chocolates)
Ed Wightman
Maths Teacher
Orya Golgowsky
Young Patty
Randall Hua
Jamie
Nick Hasemann
Young Police Officer
Sybilla Gordon
Kayla's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF), Sydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Zanetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Monica Zanetti
- Original Score
- David Chapman
- Original Title
- Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13K
- Production Studios
- Cobbstar, Bohemia Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monica Zanetti
Monica Zanetti
David Chapman
Calum Stewart
Nicole Thorn
Alexandra Burke, Steve Jaggi, Lisa Shaunessy, Compton Ross, Lucy Fenton
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Zanetti
Director
Monica Zanetti
Writer
David Chapman
Original Music Composer
Nicole Thorn
Editor
Calum Stewart
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Franklin
Costume Design
Patrick James
Producer
MahVeen Shahraki
Producer
Jamie Cranney
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) about?
School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.
Who directed Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) was directed by Monica Zanetti.
Who stars in Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
The principal cast of Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) includes Marta Dusseldorp, Zoe Terakes, Sophie Hawkshaw, Julia Billington, Rachel House.
When was Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) released and how long is it?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) make at the box office?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) grossed $13K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) was composed by David Chapman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).