2024 10 07 – Media release
shipwreck hunters australia
Screen Australia and The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand have announced that the thrilling ocean adventure Shipwreck: Hunters Australia will continue for a second season on Disney+.
The next six-part installment of the hugely popular Australian original documentary series discovers new stories of incredible survival and devastating tragedy along Western Australia’s rugged and beautiful Treasure Coast It follows a team of fearless ocean adventurers as they dive deep to discover the world.
Season 2 sees the reunion of expert divers and underwater filmmakers – Captain Ash Sutton, Andre Lellekula, Noush Freedman, Johnny Debnam and Ryan Chatfield – supported by expert marine archaeologists from the Western Australian Museum.
This adrenaline-pumping expedition takes viewers deep into the ocean to investigate ocean mysteries, experience unique and amazing marine wildlife, and explore Western Australia, a state thought to be home to more than 1,600 shipwrecks. Explore the coastline of Season 1 included amazing historical maritime discoveries in the sunken 111-year-old Finnish-owned sailing ship Glenbank and Broome, a 1942 flying boat sunk during World War II .
Filming has already begun and is expected to take place in multiple locations by the end of the year.
Shipwreck Hunters Australia Season 2 is a co-production for Disney+ by VAM Media, Terra Australis Productions and Barking Mad Productions, with major production investment from Screen Australia, Screenwest, Lotterywest, Regional Screen Fund of Western Australia and Supported by the Tourism Bureau. Western Australia.
The series is produced by VAM Media’s Brendan Hutchens (Shipwreck Hunters, Drown to Water, The Walking Man) and series producer Russell Vines (Ningaloo: Australia’s Other Side). The Great Reef, The Waler: Australia’s Great Warhorse, Australia’s Sleep Revolution) will direct and produce. (with Dr. Michael Mosley), executive producer Steve Bibb (Shipwreck Hunters Australia, Inside the Sydney Opera House, Matildas: The World Beneath Our Feet).
Grainne Brunsdon, COO of Screen Australia, said: This team of talented marine adventurers continues to explore fascinating local history, focusing on indigenous perspectives and fascinating wreck events. Set against the backdrop of Western Australia’s spectacular coastline, this series will appeal to adventure enthusiasts around the world. ”
“We are thrilled that Shipwreck Hunters Australia is returning to Disney+ for another season,” said Kylie Watson-Wheeler, senior vice president and managing director of The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand. said. “This series has captivated audiences around the world with its mystery, adventure and exploration. We look forward to the next chapter in the shipwreck story, and even more in a place of such rare and true natural beauty. We look forward to seeing some breathtaking underwater filmmaking.”
Rikki Lea Bestall, CEO of Screenwest, said: The series shines a global spotlight not only on our unique coastal landscape, but also on our incredible local creators and staff. We can’t wait to tune in to Disney+ and see what the Shipwreck team discovers this time around!”
Shipwreck Hunters Australia Director and Producer Brendan Hutchens said: “Our team sets out on further sea adventures in search of shipwrecks, discovering incredible stories and delivering the epic adventures we all love. We’re really excited to explore the Western Australian coast and we’re so grateful for the support we’ve received from Disney, our funding partners and especially from people of all ages and around the world who loved Season 1. Very good.
Executive Producer Steve Bibb added: “We’re thrilled to be embarking on the second season of Shipwreck Hunters Australia, working with the Walt Disney Company teams in Australia and New Zealand to bring even more exciting Australian stories to the world. Thank you to all our funding partners who have helped us reach audiences inside.”
Production credits: Shipwreck Hunters Australia Season 2 has received major production investment from Screen Australia. Funded by Screenwest, Lotterywest, Western Australia Regional Screen Fund and support from Tourism Western Australia. It is also supported by the Western Australian Museum. Developed in partnership with Screen Australia, Screenwest and Lotterywest.
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