At Rolla Entertainment we believe in the power of storytelling and its ability to excite, enthral, and explore. No matter the medium, whether it be documentary, reality television, or narrative fiction, at the heart of our work is that most essential of human expressions - storytelling.
Helmed by award winning filmmakers, Dean Bates, Mark Alston, David Wild, and Kevin Holloway, Rolla Entertainment is committed to weaving tales that are authentic, thought-provoking and engaging.
With over 15 years of experience our work includes: 3x ACCTA awards. And has been nominated for 3x ARIAs, 2x J Awards and 1 Grammy.
Rolla Entertainment produces compelling scripted and non-scripted entertainment, along with branded content for film, television, and digital media and offers comprehensive production and post-production facilities that enable us to provide a full suite of production services, no matter the size of production.
The Independents
Synopsis
The Independents is a feature length documentary that follows three independent Members in the Australian Federal House of Representatives. Their attempts to take action on climate change, integrity, and political accountability inspire a groundswell of independent candidates across the nation to run in the 2022 election.
Network/Partner
Tastemade, Fremantle distribution
The series has been aired in over 140 countries.
Bondi Harvest
Synopsis
Bondi Harvest is an 8-part cooking show set on the iconic and beautiful Bondi Beach. Featuring seasonal recipes with a focus on healthy and delicious food, the series takes viewers on a laidback journey into the heart of the Bondi Beach culture.
Network/Partner
SBS, Fremantle distribution
The series has been aired in over 70 countries.
Review with Myles Barlow
Synopsis
Review with Myles Barlow is a satirical black-comedy series that follows critic Myles Barlow as he reviews real-life experiences such as being a murderer and a drug-mule, the rush of pleasure as he pays for sex, and the bleakness of living on the streets.
Sold in over 40 territories, over two seasons, the show is an irreverent look at modern life
Network/Partner
ABC, IVIEW, Netflix, Binge, Prime
Ultimate Classroom
Synopsis
Ultimate Classroom is an exciting new challenge-based series that takes classroom science, design, and engineering to the next level! Eighteen STEM students are tested in a series of challenges such as flying drones and deciphering codes. Guiding them is math teacher extraordinaire Eddie Woo, gaming guru Steph Bendixsen, and specialists from the Australian Defence Force.
Network/Partner
Channel TEN, TEN PLAY, ADF
Dungoona
Synopsis
Dungoona centres on Mr Berlin, a brilliant teacher in a rough-as-guts Australian school and his worst student: foul-mouthed, pregnant fifteen-year-old Gemma. Mr Berlin challenges the kids of Dungoona to shape up and rise out of the cycle of poverty they find themselves in. Dungoona is was developed into eight one-hour scripts with Foxtel, and is now being considered by other networks.
Network/Partner
MTV, Optus, Foxtel
Style Me
Synopsis
Style Me focused on the quirkiness of the characters and explored their personalities and world. The show is funnier and more thoughtful than most reality TV: we meet their families, get to know their inner most fears and what’s really behind those terrible outfits.
Jules Sabastian then helps the fashion challenged contributor to face their fears and bring the best version of themselves to life through fashion.
Network/Partner
Gather Here
Synopsis
Gather Here is a food and travel series that takes viewers across the worlds finest food and wine regions in search of the freshest produce and ingredients. Culminating in a bespoke banquet for local farmers and friends, the series is a celebration of food, wine, and the worldwide tradition of sharing food with friends.
Network/Partner
Tastemade, Apple TV
Sourced
Synopsis
Follow chef adventurer, Guy Turland as he navigates the globe in search of incredible food stories and delicious produce.
Network/Partner
Tastemade
The series has been aired in over 70 countries.
Farm to Plate
Synopsis
A series created by Bondi Harvest for ABC (US) & the Tastemade Network, we travel through California sampling the wonderful produce and meeting the dedicated farmers who grow and raise.
Network/Partner
