Tag #Magic Beach

What is the significance of filming "Magic Beach" on location, and how does this decision impact the film's overall message?

Magic Beach", a film adaptation of Alison Lester's bestselling children's book, was filmed on location at Walkerville South beach, southeast of Melbourne. The film uses an anthology style, incorporating live-action sequences with animated segments created by ten different animators, each interpreting the book's themes in their own style. The diverse cast of children includes those with disabilities, from Indigenous backgrounds and non-nuclear families.