by - The Telegraph
Colin, an abandoned baby whale off the coast of Sydney, stirred millions of people across the world. While animal welfare groups and government officials failed to agree on Colins' best interests, Bunna offered humble comfort to the precious whale in its last hours.
by - The Guardian
WhaleDreamers signs USA & UK CINEMA DEALS
The entire WhaleDreamers team are very excited to announce cinema distribution for USA & UK has officially been signed! Whaledreamers will be in cinemas early 2009 BUT... the length of the season & overall success of the film now rests in audience support... your support. With everything whaledreamers has acheived so far; the numerous awards, the buzz from Cannes, all the effort & over 10 years in production… it all comes down to getting the word out to as many friends & family as possible to go and see the film & talk about it!
Julian & Kim w/ Petra Nemcova
WHALE DREAMERS AT CANNES 2007
Producers Julian Lennon & Kim Kindersely have been in Cannes presenting whaledreamers with interviews, screenings and an exclusive VIP party-event bringing awareness to issues in the film and raising funds for Greenpeace Int'l. A-List guests include Don Cheadle, Brad Pitt, Bai Ling, Leonardo Dicaprio, 98 Degrees, Justin Timberlake, Carson Daly, Tim McGraw, Angelina Jolie, Macy Gray, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Mark Wahlberg, George Clooney, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugh Hefner, Alicia Keyes, Paul Oakenfold, Misha Barton, Robert Downey Jr, Matchbox 20, Johnny Depp & more…
Check out the photos from Cannes here
Steve w/ Burrmulla + Family
WHALE DREAMERS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
After an inspiring show of support for the future of whale dreaming at Byron Bay Community Centre, we are pleased to announce the event has had a direct & meaningful impact for Elder Burrmulla.
“The funds raised have enabled the donatation of a 4WD vechile to Elcho Island Elder “Burrmulla” so he may continue his important work throughout the extensive reach of Arnhem Land.” says Co-Producer & Indigenous Liason Steve Tribbeck.
Check out the Whaledreamers fundraising page here for photos & details…
Kim & Julian in Monaco
WHALEDREAMERS WINS AWARDS
Producers Julian Lennon & Kim Kindersley were proud to receive the following awards.
- INDEPENDENT SPIRIT - Monaco International Film Festival
- ANGEL AWARD for BEST FILM - Monaco International Film Festival
- BEST INT'L FILM - WAIROA MAORI Int'l Film Fest NEW ZEALAND
- BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM - FANTASY WORLDWIDE, TORONTO
- BEST FILM - BYRON BAY Film Festival AUSTRALIA
- BEST MUSIC/SONG - TAHOE/RENO Int'l Film Festival NV, USA
- BEST ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARY - inaugural Ibiza Film festival