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Shine 20th Anniversary Private Memorabilia Collection on display

20 August 2016

South Australian film director Scott Hicks and producer Kerry Heysen will put their private collection of Shine memorabilia on public display for the first time to mark the 20th anniversary of the Australian release of the multi-award winning film.

The South Australian Film Corporation, a key supporter and investor in Shine, will put the limited collection on display at the Corporation’s Adelaide Studios, Glenside from August 22.

Among the collection is a series of production photographs, original scripts, posters, newspaper clippings, continuity photos and other key items associated with the production and release of the film.

Shine was released in Australia in August 1996, and went on to become one of the most successful films in the history of Australian cinema.

The film received seven Academy Award nominations (winning Best Actor), five Golden Globe nominations (winning Best Actor), nine BAFTA nominations (winning Best Actor and Best Sound) and twelve Australian Film Institute Award nominations (winning in nine categories including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay).

Hosted in the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios Foyer, the Shine 20th Anniversary Private Memorabilia Collection is open to the public on weekdays from August 22, 10am – 4pm. Entry is free.

WHAT: Shine 20th Anniversary Private Memorabilia Collection
WHEN: From August 22, 2016 from 10am – 4pm weekdays
WHERE: SAFC Adelaide Studios, 226 Fullarton Rd, Glenside SA 5065
ENTRY: Free

Read the full media release here.

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