Greta Scacchi, daughter Leila George and Sam Corlett will next week start production on “He Ain’t Heavy” a West Australia-set drama by first time feature director David Vincent Smith. Inspired by t…
Inspired by true events, “He Ain’t Heavy” follows a desperate sister who kidnaps her beloved brother to save him from addiction.
Corlett assumes the role of Max, a troubled son and brother at the centre of the tense family drama. Scacchi has a stellar career with credits including “White Mischief,” “The Browning Version” and “The Player.” The feature is produced by Jess Parker of Perth-based No Labels Films, a long-time collaborator with Vincent Smith and who previously produced his “I’m Not Hurting You” and another of his shorts “Featherweight.” The new film is the first of several long-form screen projects currently in development.
Bonsai Films will distribute the completed film in selected cinemas across Australia. Bonsai’s Jonathan Page also assumes an executive producer role.
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