Sarah Anne Mawbey
Actress & Writer: Los Angeles, USA
Recent news
Grindstone takes Forbidden Ground
June 6, 2013
Grindstone Entertainment has snapped up all North American rights to war film Forbidden Ground from Odin’s Eye Entertainment.
Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release the Australian-produced First World War film, directed by Johan Earl and Adrian Powers, across all media platforms.
Other territories closed by Sydney-based Odin’s Eye in Cannes were German-speaking Europe (Pandastorm); Scandinavia (Atlantic); Japan (Epcott); and Encore (Airlines).
This is in addition to previous buys from the UK (Momentum / eOne); Dutch Film Works (Benelux); and Star Alliance (China).
Stan Wertlieb, a partner at Grindstone, described the action-drama as “an unexpected gem of a film”, adding: “We look forward to bringing it to the North American marketplace.”
Forbidden Ground is set in 1916 France and centres on three British soldiers who find themselves stranded in No Man’s Land after a failed charge on the German trenches.
Australian Gem On Its Way: FORBIDDEN GROUND TRAILER
May 23, 201
WWI, France, 1916. When an allied charge on the German lines goes horribly wrong, Sergeant Major Arthur Wilkins (Johan Earl, A Perfect Life) finds himself stranded in No Man’s Land. Reuniting with two other survivors (Tim Pocock, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Martin Copping, Zombie Hunter), Wilkins must find a way back to the British lines before the German army and an impending artillery attack wipe them out. Meanwhile, back in London, Wilkins’ wife Grace struggles to hide a dark secret that could destroy her family.
With heart pounding action and nail-biting suspense, FORBIDDEN GROUND is a thrilling action drama that reinvents a classic genre. Directed by Johan Earl & Adrian Powers.
Written and directed by the duo, and utilising Earl’s expertise in armoury, explosives and practical effects, FORBIDDEN GROUND is set in the fields of France in 1916. Three British soldiers find themselves stranded in No Man’s Land after a failed charge on the German trenches.
Interview With Sarah Mawbey
Vivacity Magazine, 2012
The chiselled jaw line and steady eyes exude determination with a touch of charm. And so do her answers. Australian actress Sarah Mawbey plays an Australian student in love with Nepal, in the Nepali movie – ‘Destination Kathmandu’
In conversation with Arun Khanna...
Q. What is your character like in the movie?
A. My character’s name is Eli. She is a young and vibrant University student from Australia who is incredibly passionate about Nepalese culture.
Q. Had you visited Nepal earlier? How did you find it different from Australia?
A. This is my first time to Nepal! It is so very different from Australia. A different world! Even the tea and coffee is made differently. I must admit the electricity shortages took some getting used to, so did seeing cows wandering in the streets! I found the Hindu religion to be absolutely fascinating and inspiring.
Q. What made you think of giving an audition for ‘Destination Kathmandu’?
A. One of the greatest things about being an actress is having the opportunity to explore different people and cultures. I believe every time a person visits a new country with an open heart they deepen their connection to mother earth - God, Allah, Great Spirit, the Universe, whatever you want to call it! - and ultimately whether their experience is joyous or traumatic they discover more of their true self and are better people for it. At least…that’s how it works for me!
Q. How would you describe yourself as a person?
A.I am a very driven and self-motivated individual. I am passionate about my craft and committed to continual education and personal growth. I value empathy and inner truth and try to live my life in love and not fear.
Q. How would you describe Nepalese films, and the industry?
A. I found it very inspiring and full of potential. In fact… while in Nepal I came up with a concept for a very exciting new film influenced by the Hindu Goddess Kali. The idea has since been developed and now I am heading back to Nepal this August to shoot! “Kali” will be a Nepalese film, the kind which Nepal has never seen. Rebellion Pictures in Australia and Sushma Karki have partnered up to make this production a reality. A small team of Australians’ -including me- will be flying to Kathmandu to join a full Nepalese team to shoot the film August-September. “Kali” is going to lift the standard of the Nepalese film industry to never before seen heights and showcase it to the world in the way “Slum Dog Millionaire” did for India.
Q. How does theatre & perhaps modeling help in your career as an actress?
A. They are all such different mediums and require totally different skill sets. Modeling is an entirely different career from acting. I have done quite a bit of theatre while at acting college and some professional plays after graduation. Theatre is a very demanding art and can be very satisfying. The style of acting is very different to film - which is my preferred medium- but any acting experience is invaluable to the growth as an artist.