Sleeper Media Kit

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Backgrounder
The Sleeper Crew is a collaboration of independent film-makers, intent on delivering
Queensland's take on the classic horror film.

The idea for Sleeper was first conceived by a group of friends including director
Andrew Brown and executive producer Christian McCarty of Brisbane production
company Seven8 Media.

Mr Brown said he wanted to create a modern Australian horror with classic elements
that wasn't borrowing heavily from other films in the genre.

"We thought that there was a market in Australia for our brand of horror," Mr Brown
said.

"With so much independent film being shot in Melbourne and Sydney we thought we
could score some points for Brisbane".

"Sleeper" has been in development since late 2007 and will be shooting in April/May
2008.

Shooting of Beg, Borrow, Steal - The Making of Sleeper is filmed in conjunction.

The cast includes an exciting array of new talent featuring Kelly Jackson, Ty Hunger
ford, Nick Cooper, Drew Jarvis, Adam Fawnes, Matt Scully, Ray Sinclair, Nicole
Payten and Pauline Egan.

Members of the crew have worked a wide variety of projects such as Scooby Doo,
Crocodile Dundee 3 and The Shack.

Sleeper follows recent independent Brisbane-based films such as Squid, and All My
Friends are Leaving Brisbane.

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Media Release

Friday 14 March
A group of independent filmmakers are set to scare Australia with a remake of a
classic horror film.

Producer Andrew Brown said Brisbane is the perfect backdrop for Sleeper a story of
love set amongst the backdrop of suspense and violence.

“With so much independent film being shot in Melbourne and Sydney we thought we
should score some points for Brisbane,” he said.

“Sleeper has been in development since late 2007 and shooting begins this April,

“I am so excited to have on board an array of cast members, some of which are

travelling from America to Brisbane to feature in this film.”

Production Manager Liz Tomkins said Sleeper has provided opportunities for students
from Griffith University to gain some hands on industry experience.

‘Sleeper is a fantastic learning ground for students to learn first hand what the film
industry is about,” she said.

“We have students working within many elements of the film from public relations to
marketing,”

“Sleeper is a great outlet for students to network with people from the industry and we
are proud to have them on board.”

“ENDS”

Media contact Liz Tomkins Seven 8 Media 0422104834

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Fact Sheet

Sleeper is a story of unrequited love set amongst the back drop

of violence terror and suspense.

Sleepers is produced by Seven 8 Media

Storyline

Set in the small country town of Moonlight Bay, Sleeper follows Adam Taylor, a
prisoner who escapes during a midnight transfer.

Considered highly volatile and dangerous, a group of detectives follow Adam back to
his home town to hunt him down, while trying to protect the target of his fixation.

Keeping true to the horror genre, Sleeper is a wild ride filled with all the things that
make old horror film fun, while approaching the genre with a sense of
realism.

Shooting Locations

The film will be shot at locations including Griffith University Nathan Campus and
Gumdale Brisbane.

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CAST
Kelly – Kym Jackson

Born in the UK, Kym and her family moved to Logan City,
Australia when she was 3 years old.

She appeared in her first Hollywood feature Scooby Doo

in 2002, and has been working consistently in the U.S.
since then.

Most recently she appeared in Shakespearean adaptation

Richard III, the Sci-Fi film Transmorphers, and the yet to
be released drama 365 Days.

Kym is currently based in L.A.

Molloy – Ty Hungerford

Ty was born in Gibraltar and raised in Texas. His father was

Ty Hardin, star of the 1950’s Western series Bronco Lane. His
family moved to Australia where Ty joined the army, but
eventually followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued a
career in acting.

Ty has played the lead in The Stiched and appeared in many

other feature films, including The Condemned, Crocodile
Dundee 3, Samurai Noodles, and Attack of the Queen.

He played a role in the TV Series Beastmaster, and is featured

on many local commercials and short films. He is currently
writing his first feature film script 26 Symptoms.

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Raynor – Nick Cooper

Nick has been acting since 2002. He is based on the Gold

Coast and has acted in many short films and commercials. He
has appeared in Brisbane feature films such as Mosaic, and
The First Step.

Most recently he played a major supporting role in

Punishment, to be released later this year.
He has also worked in theatre. For nearly two years he
worked in Sydney with the Genesian Theatre Company as a
major role in Hamlet.

Baker – Drew Jarvis

Drew is a presenter on Channel Nine Children’s Show The
Shak.

He has appeared in many Brisbane-based short films, but hails

from a background in theatre – most recently appearing in The
Return By Reg Cribb at the Brisbane Arts Theatre. Drew
majored in ‘Theatre and Writing’ at Griffith University and
maintains a special interest in improvisation.

He was nominated for ‘Best Male Lead’ at the Queensland

New Filmmaker Awards 2007.

Josh – Adam Fawnes

Adam Fawnes is a familiar name in Brisbane short film

circles, having appeared in more that thirty short films since
2005.

His dedication to the genre culminated in 2006 when he was

named ‘Best Male Actor’ in the 48 Hour Film Project,
Brisbane.
His feature roles include All my Friends are Leaving Brisbane
and Sweet F.A. He also made a brief appearance on the
second season of Sea Patrol, along with various commercials
and music videos.

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Toby – Matt Scully

Matt was born and bred in Queensland but spent several years in
schooling in Papua New Guinea. After developing an interest in
drama at Brisbane Boys College he spent three years studying at
Queensland Actors Playhouse.

He then went on to attend classes by LA casting agent Tom

McSweeney.

He has played guest roles on both The Starter Wife and H2O. He
has appeared on local commercials and numerous short films –
most notably Stray Boys.

Dwayne – Ray Sinclair

Ray spent several years as a diver in the Royal Navy and more
than a decade at the School of Practical Philosophy before
pursuing work in acting.

He has studied with the Renaissance Theatre Company and

Queensland Shakespeare Company and appeared in a selection
of television, film and theatre.

His feature film credits include Sweet F.A. and Vigilante.

Most recent short films include Through Different Eyes which
was selected for the New York Independent Film Festival.

Heather – Nicole Payten

Nicole started dancing at the age of five, and has always

had a passion for acting.

She has been professionally acting since 19, and appeared

in Hollywood film George of the Jungle II. She has also
worked on a number of independent films. This is the third
project Nicole has worked with the director Andrew Brown
after appearing in Captain Sensible and Posse.

She is also an experienced children’s TV presenter, having

worked on Channel Nine’s New MacDonald’s Farm, and touring Australia with The
Boogie Woogies.

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Sarah – Pauline Egan

Pauline is a singer, dancer, model, and actor. She has appeared

in numerous TV commercials and has a strong background in
TV presenting.

Pauline has appeared in feature films such as Crooked Business,

Paranoia and Out of Control.

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PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FOLLOWING STAFF MEMBERS

FOR DETAILS.

Liz Tomkins

Production Manager

Seven 8 Media

Phone: 0422104834

Email: middle8productions@hotmail.com

Andrew Brown

Director

Email: andrew@seven8media.com

Christian McCarty

Executive Producer

Email: christian@seven8media.com

Judd Tilyard

Producer

Email: frame137@hotmail.com

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