‘Go Karts’ race into production in Western Australia

The See Pictures-produced GO KARTS begins production this week in Western Australia’s South West, with newcomer William Lodder as the film’s lead. It’s directed by Owen Trevor (UK version of Top Gear) and written by Steve Worland, who penned the Australian film Paper Planes.

Rounding out the cast will be two time Golden Globe nominated Frances O’Connor (The Missing, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Mansfield Park), three time AACTA winner Richard Roxburgh (Rake, Moulin Rouge, upcoming Breath), Logie winner Dan Wyllie (Love My Way, No Activity, Muriel’s Wedding), Darius Amarfio-Jefferson (The BBQ), Cooper van Grootel (Monday Night Menace) and newcomer Anastasia Bampos.

From the press release:

Jack (Lodder) is a charismatic larrikin who has just discovered the one thing he’s really good at – go-kart racing.  Under the loving but wary eye of his mother, Christie (O’Connor), the support of his mentor, Patrick (Roxburgh), an old race car driver with a secret past, and his best mates Colin and Mandy (Amarfio-Jefferson and Bampos), Jack must learn to control his recklessness if he is to defeat the best drivers in the country, including the ruthless champion Dean (van Grootel), and win the National title.

Western Australia’s South West region, primarily Busselton, will be the backdrop for GO KARTS, along with Perth. So look out for kids skidding past while you’re on your way to grabbing a beer at the Old Riverside Brewery & Beerhouse or wandering through the amazing Kings Park.

Executive Producers are Joel Pearlman, Michael Pontin, Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman, with Barbara Gibbs as Co-Producer. GO KARTS will be distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Roadshow Films.