Paper Planes (film) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paper Planes
Australian theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert Connolly
Produced by	Robert Connolly Liz Kearney Maggie Miles
Written by	Robert Connolly Steve Worland
Starring	Sam Worthington David Wenham Ed Oxenbould Deborah Mailman
Music by	Nigel Westlake
Cinematography	Tristan Milani
Editing by	Nick Meyers
Studio	Arenamedia Screen Australia
Distributed by	Roadshow Films
Country	Australia
Language	English
Money made	A$9.61 million

Paper Planes is an exciting Australian film from 2015. It's a drama for kids that was directed by Robert Connolly. He also helped write the story with Steve Worland. The movie stars famous actors like Sam Worthington, David Wenham, Deborah Mailman, and Ed Oxenbould.

The film tells the story of a young boy named Dylan who lives in Australia. Dylan discovers he has a special talent for making amazing paper planes. His big dream is to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships, which are held in Japan. The movie shows his journey as he tries to make this dream come true.

Paper Planes first came out in Australian cinemas on January 15, 2015. It was shown on many screens across the country. The film earned a lot of money, making A$9.61 million in Australia. The idea for the movie was inspired by a real-life story shown on an Australian TV show called Australian Story. You can also find Paper Planes on DVD and Blu-ray, which were released on June 24, 2015.

Meet the Cast

This section introduces the main actors and the characters they play in the movie.

• Sam Worthington plays Jack Webber, Dylan's dad.
• Ed Oxenbould plays Dylan Webber, the main character.
• Ena Imai plays Kimi Muroyama, a friend Dylan meets.
• Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke plays Jason Jones, Dylan's rival.
• Julian Dennison plays Kevin, one of Dylan's friends.
• David Wenham plays Patrick Jones, Jason's dad.
• Deborah Mailman plays Maureen Prescott, a teacher.
• Peter Rowsthorn plays Mr. Hickenlooper.
• Terry Norris plays George "Grandpa" Webber, Dylan's grandpa.

How the Movie Was Made

Making a film like Paper Planes takes a lot of work!

Filming for Paper Planes started on November 9, 2013. The movie was shot in different places, including Perth in Western Australia and even in Tokyo, Japan. Robert Connolly was the director, guiding the whole team. The main actors, including Sam Worthington and Ed Oxenbould, were all part of the filming process.

Many scenes were filmed in both the countryside and cities of Western Australia. Even though the movie says the story happens in New South Wales, the actual filming locations were mostly in Western Australia. Some of the places they used for filming include an old school in Roleystone, a house in Baldivis, and even the Perth Zoo! They also filmed at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek, which is a great place to see old planes.

Release and Awards

Paper Planes was released in cinemas across Australia on January 15, 2015. Later, people could watch it at home when it came out on DVD and Blu-ray on June 24, 2015.

Awards the Film Received

Paper Planes was recognized with several awards and nominations for its great story and production.

Movie Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack features a collection of songs that help tell Dylan's story and set the mood for his adventures.

• "Paper Planes"
• "Beauty in the World"
• "Ready to Launch"
• "Flight Research"
• "My Journey Starts Here"
• "Dog Fight"
• "A Bird That Cannot Fly"
• "Pavane"
• "Take Your Positions"
• "Do Emus Dream of Flying?"
• "The Final Challenge"
• "Is There a Movie on This Flight?"
• "Tokyo by Night"
• "The Competition"
• "For as Long as it Takes"
• "Learn to Live"

The Paper Planes Book

Steve Worland, who helped write the movie, also wrote a book based on the film's story. This book became very popular with young readers. It was published on January 2, 2015, by Puffin Books. The book even includes instructions on how to fold your own paper planes, along with pictures from the movie and notes about how the film was made.