The highly anticipated trailer for the Australian animated film The Lost Tiger has been released, giving audiences a first look at the action-packed adventure featuring a roster of Australian and New Zealand comedy stars lending their voices to iconic Australian animals. Set to hit cinemas on Thursday, February 27, the film promises to be a groundbreaking cinematic experience.
Produced by Brisbane-based company Like A Photon Creative, known for their work on The Sloth Lane and Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back, The Lost Tiger brings to life a world of beloved Australian creatures, including kangaroos, quolls, and koalas. The film boasts an impressive voice cast, including Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), Celeste Barber (Runt), Thomas Weatherall (Heartbreak High), Nakkiah Lui (Black Comedy), and Jimi Bani.
Written and directed by Chantelle Murray, The Lost Tiger marks a milestone in Australian cinema as the country’s first animated feature film by an Indigenous female filmmaker. The film had its premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival, drawing attention for its culturally rich storytelling and innovative animation.
The plot follows Teo, a young tiger—one of the last of his kind—who is adopted by a wrestling kangaroo family. Guided by mysterious visions, Teo embarks on a journey to uncover his heritage and save his homeland from impending destruction. The official synopsis reads, “Teo is a plucky young tiger and one of the last of his kind. Found abandoned and wearing a mysterious crystal necklace, he is adopted into a big, boisterous kangaroo family of travelling wrestlers. After receiving visions from an unfamiliar land, Teo must suddenly embark on an epic quest to reconnect with his heritage and save his homeland from the clutches of destruction.”
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney expressed her excitement about the film, emphasizing the importance of supporting local talent and stories: “We are delighted to once again partner with Brisbane’s Like A Photon Creative to support The Lost Tiger through our Development and Production Fund. Fostering local stories and storytellers is at the heart of Screen Queensland. We are particularly proud to support The Lost Tiger to be made in Queensland, as Australia’s first animated feature film written and directed by an Indigenous woman. This culturally rich and adventurous story adds to the incredible animation talents of our local Brisbane filmmakers.”
With its vibrant animation and thrilling plot, The Lost Tiger promises to be a captivating family film that explores themes of heritage and connection to the land, offering a rich and adventurous experience for audiences of all ages.
