Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On the 29th September, 1994 an Australian comedy had its theatrical release and won the world over with its unique brand of Aussie humour. For the Director of Photography Martin McGrath, the success of Muriel's Wedding was never in doubt.
"I knew it was going to be special, without a doubt," McGrath reflects 27 years later. "And I was not prepared for the wave of emotion that hit me seeing it [at Cannes Film Festival]... I was weeping for half and hour afterwards."
In this behind the scenes video, McGrath reveals the lengths writer / director P.J. Hogan went to find the right church location for the iconic wedding scene, his first discussions with the director about the project and his favourite scene from the film.
For more interviews and opportunities, head to Screen News: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/screen-news
On the 29th September, 1994 an Australian comedy had its theatrical release and won the world over with its unique brand of Aussie humour. For the Director of Photography Martin McGrath, the success of Muriel's Wedding was never in doubt.
"I knew it was going to be special, without a doubt," McGrath reflects 27 years later. "And I was not prepared for the wave of emotion that hit me seeing it [at Cannes Film Festival]... I was weeping for half and hour afterwards."
In this behind the scenes video, McGrath reveals the lengths writer / director P.J. Hogan went to find the right church location for the iconic wedding scene, his first discussions with the director about the project and his favourite scene from the film.
For more interviews and opportunities, head to Screen News: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/screen-news
