Occupation (film)

Movie
Original title	Occupation
Country of production	Australia
original language	English
Publishing year	2018
length	119 minutes
Age rating	FSK 12
Rod
Director	Luke Sparke
script	Luke Sparke
production	Carly Imrie , ; Carmel Imrie
music	Christopher Elves
camera	Tony O'Loughlan
occupation
	Izzy Stevens : Bella Bartlett; Charles Terrier : Jackson; Trystan Go : Marcus Chambers; Roy Billing : Town Mayor; Ben Chisholm : Jimmy; Dan Ewing : Matt Simmons; Temuera Morrison; Stephanie Jacobsen; Rhiannon Fish; Charles Mesure; Jacqueline McKenzie; Aaron Jeffery; Bruce Spence; Zachary Garred; Felix Williamson;

Occupation is an Australian science fiction action film directed by Luke Sparke that was released in theaters in New Zealand and Australia in July 2018.

action

A group of civilians escape capture after their small Australian town is destroyed in an air strike. They find that they are now among the last remaining survivors of an alien invasion that affects the entire planet. While the rest of humanity has fallen under the occupation of the aliens, they are building an army to fight against the superior enemy forces.

production

Directed by Luke Sparke, who also wrote the script. The film music was composed by Christopher Elves .

The film was shot on Australia's Gold Coast in late 2017. Around 300 locals acted as extras. Tony O'Loughlan acted as cameraman .

Film Mode Entertainment secured the international rights to the film. Distribution rights have been sold to the USA, Japan, China, Vietnam and other Asian markets.

The film celebrated its world premiere on July 10, 2018 at the Ritz Cinema in Sydney, was released in Australian cinemas on July 12, 2018, and in New Zealand on July 26, 2018. A theatrical release in the USA took place on July 20, 2018.

reception

Age rating

In the USA, the film received an R rating from the MPAA , which corresponds to a rating of 17 and over. In Germany, the film was approved for ages 12 and up .

Awards

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards 2018

Nomination for best film

Web links

Occupation in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Occupation - Official Trailer from Saban Films on Youtube (Video, English)
Occupation : Exclusive Behind the Scenes Interview with Dan Ewing on Youtube (Video, English)

Individual evidence

[FSK-1] Release certificate for occupation . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry (PDF; test number: 182072 / V).

[yahoo-2] World premiere of Australian film 'Occupation' announced. In: yahoo.com, July 4, 2018.

[3] ttps://www.if.com.au/luke-sparkes-occupation-sold-multiple-territories-oz-release/

[4] AACTA Reveals Record-Breaking Number of Feature Films in Competition for 8th AACTA Awards. In: aacta.org. Retrieved August 14, 2018.