Three-part documentary series little ounce will screen on ABC in April.
Comedian Jimmy Rees and miniature artist JoAnne Bouzianis-Sellick reveal extraordinary moments in Australian history recreated in glorious miniature models.
Jimmy Rees said: “In 2002 I won the year 9 pottery award. Unbelievable, I know. Fast forward 20 years and I’m excited for the public to see little ounce and find out how much work it takes to make something you’d easily step on!“
Local artisans across Australia have risen to the challenge of hand-building small paintings depicting intriguing events that have all but disappeared from living memory.
Historic events and locations to be recreated include: the once bustling town of Broome dedicated to pearl production, the launch of a hot air balloon that fascinated and shocked the people of Adelaide, and the hundreds of exotic animals that were escorted through the streets of Sydney in 1916, en route. to their new home at Taronga Zoo.
Production Credits: A Northern Pictures Production In Association With ABC. Producer and director of the series, Tosca Looby. Executive producer, Karina Holden. ABC Executive Producer Kalita Corrigan. ABC’s factual manager, Julie Hanna. Head of Factual and Culture, Jennifer Collins.
Tuesday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
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