HOPEFUL GOOSE CREATIVE FILMMAKING & PRODUCTION COMPANY
A female-led production company dedicated to telling life-affirming comedic stories that focus on complex female characters, navigating grief and mental health, and uplifting diverse voices.
“Bernice proves Madeleine Wighton is one to watch.” – FilmInk
Bernice
A tenacious vigilante in a pink balaclava stops at nothing to burglarise homes and sprinkle goofy love wherever she tiptoes. Until she’s beaten at her own game…
Screen Veterans Tai Hara and Tony Gardiner Make Magic with Upcoming Filmmaker Madeleine Wighton For BERNICE, Set for World Premiere This Month
Hopeful Goose Creative presents Bernice. Directed and written by Madeleine Wighton. Cinematography and co-direction by Tony Gardiner ACS (Home and Away, Neighbours, The PM’s Daughter S2, Heat).
Produced by Madeleine Wighton and Demi Louise. Edited by Aysha Galloway. Original score by Kailesh Reitmans. Madeleine Wighton stars as Bernice alongside Tai Hara (Return To Paradise, Colin From Accounts, Home and Away) and Ava Cannon (Bump).
R.I.P PEOPLE PLEASER
Bold, hilarious, and unapologetically honest, the film follows a quirky people pleaser pushed to her limits, until the voice she’s been suppressing finally demands to be heard. Blending sharp humor with an empowering message, R.I.P. People Pleaser reminds us of the cost of staying silent, and the power of finally speaking up.
Dani Jacoby and Hopeful Goose Creative presents R.I.P. People Pleaser. Written by Dani Jacoby. Directed by Madeleine Wighton. Cinematography by Chloe Angelo. Produced by Dani Jacoby and Madeleine Wighton. Edited by Belinda Tyldsley. Original score by Katie Jacoby. Dani Jacoby stars as Rosie alongside Adam Dunn (Fall Guy, Elvis, Colin From Accounts), Ryan Morgan (Ghosts, A Savage Christmas), Susan Ling Young (The Office, Five Blind Dates, Hungry Ghosts), Madeleine Wighton (The PM’s Daughter, Bernice, Superwog), and David Callan (Rake).
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DIY
A grieving woman stumbles upon the seedy underworld of organised crime just next door. Will she run or get herself dirty?
Tony Gardiner presents DIY. Written by Lachlan Marks. Directed by and Cinematography by Tony Gardiner. Produced by Tony Gardiner, Andrew Brooks, and Madeleine Wighton. Edited by Tony Gardiner and Eric Von Doymi. Starring Damon Herriman (Better Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Artful Dodger, Mr Inbetween), Claire Lovering (Play Dirty, Austin, Gold Diggers) and Alexander England (My Brilliant Career, C*A*U*G*H*T*, The Lost FLowers of Alice Hart).
DIY has screened globally in festivals including Sydney Film Festival, Flickerfest, St Kilda Film Festival, Screamfest LA, and was nominated for an AACTA Award.
"You will not find a kinder, more diligent, and on-the-ball creative than Mads."
She has the unwavering ability to bring out the best in others. The goal of any project is to deliver your best work - no one is better at fostering that than Mads.
– Kailesh Reitmans, composer
"Working with Madeleine on Bernice was a fantastic experience."
Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and insight as a director made a big difference. She created a supportive environment. Her vision and dedication were inspiring, and I'm grateful to have been part of her team.
– Ava Cannon, actor (Bump)
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