The movie Mental, released in Australia in 2012, is a comedic drama that tells the tale of a family’s life turned upside down by a charismatic but wild nanny of five girls. Filmmaker P.J. Hogan both wrote and directed this piece. Actresses like Rebecca Gibney, Hayley Magnus, and Nicole Freeman had made this movie a memorable one. Notable characters include Shirley (Rebecca Gibney), Donna (Hayley Magnus), Leanne (Nicole Freeman), and others. This article will delve into the movie’s filming locations and other exciting details behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot across several locations in Australia. Mt. Warning National Park and Ballina, both found in New South Wales, were among these places. Additionally, scenes were also filmed in Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, and the Gold Coast, all of which are in Queensland. This assortment of settings contributed to the film’s authentic Australian feel. The movie was filmed and completed in the year 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Gibney | Shirley |
| Hayley Magnus | Donna |
| Nicole Freeman | Leanne |
| Chelsea Bennett | Kayleen |
| Bethany Whitmore | Jane |
| Lily Sullivan | Coral |
| Holly Buchanan | Coral – 13yo |
| Malorie O’Neill | Michelle |
| Kerry Fox | Nancy |
| Sam Clark | Trout |
| Amanda Woodhams | Manda |
| Natasha Bassett | Kay |
| Liev Schreiber | Trevor |
| Caroline Goodall | Doris |
| Austin Caffin | Faceless Figure |
| Megan Holloway | Tisha |
| Anthony LaPaglia | Barry |
| Rob Carlton | Jack |
| Lisa Michelle | Council Heckler |
| Toni Collette | Shaz |
| Karen Crone | Angry Patient |
| Matthew Penglase | Young Nurse |
| Morgan Maguire | Nurse |
| Deborah Mailman | Sandra |
| Jacob Davis | Keyboard Player |
| Tamsin Sutherland | Staring Patient |
| Peter Adams | Enraged Home Owner |
| Damien Garvey | First Detective |
| Leon Cain | Second Detective |
| Sophie Matters | Mean Girl #1 |
| Sophie Lee | Tania Degano |
| Kearne Blackshire | Hospital Receptionist |
| Andrea Moor | Barry Supporter |
| Kris R Anderson | Mental Patient (uncredited) |
| Sam Bradley | Young Trev (uncredited) |
| Tiana Broughill | Young Coral (uncredited) |
| Duncan Cunningham | Office worker (uncredited) |
| Josephine Flynn | Barry Supporter (uncredited) |
| Miriam Gosling | Neighbour (uncredited) |
| William Green | Audience Member Cheering and Singing (uncredited) |
| Sandra Harman | Woman at Political Rally (uncredited) |
| Steve Maggs | Man at political rally (uncredited) |
| Anthony Miller | Cop#1 (uncredited) |
| Maja Osterman | Reporter (uncredited) |
| John David Sayles | Councillor at Rally (uncredited) |
| Lyndsay Sinclair | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| Marco Sinigaglia | Cop #2 (uncredited) |
| Mikaeli Stanton | Hospital Visitor (uncredited) |
| Ben Weirheim | Mental Patient (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film had its debut in Australian theaters on 4th October 2012.
- P.J. Hogan served as both director and writer of this film, adding his creativity to both the storyline and its presentation on screen.
- Besides the main characters, other noteworthy cast members include Kayleen (Chelsea Bennett), Jane (Bethany Whitmore), Coral (Lily Sullivan), and Trevor (Liev Schreiber) among others.
- The movie has received significant recognition, earning 1 win and 16 nominations in awards during its time.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mt. Warning National Park, Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
- Latitude: -28.3273536
- Longitude: 153.3958252
- Place ID: ChIJ4eyiy8fvkGsRoCpEkLQJBgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Location Name: Ballina, New South Wales, Australia
- Latitude: -28.8627985
- Longitude: 153.5658162
- Place ID: ChIJ1QP0rGCAkGsRwCtEkLQJBgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Location Name: Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -27.9985041
- Longitude: 153.4227099
- Place ID: ChIJt8LRn-EPkWsRgKbe81qjAgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Location Name: Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -28.1703145
- Longitude: 153.5304729
- Place ID: ChIJ74xDH9MBkWsR4KHe81qjAgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Location Name: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -28.016667
- Longitude: 153.4
- Place ID: ChIJt2BdK0cakWsRcK_e81qjAgM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gold Coast QLD, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
