The 8 x 30-minute series has been selected in the short form category.
Coming very soon to SBS and SBS On Demand, SWIFT STREET is a fast, dynamic, and cinematic crime-family drama created by Tig Terera and produced by Lois Randall’s Magpie Pictures, starring Tanzyn Crawford (Tiny Beautiful Things) and Cliff Curtis (Avatar) as daughter and father partners in crime.
“CANNESERIES celebrates series from all over the world in the city of Cannes and its magical Palais des Festivals. This festival is creative, cool and joyful. It’s perfectly aligned with the energy and heart of SWIFT STREET, and with everything we think audiences will love about the series,” said producers Lois Randall and Ivy Mak.
“We look forward to celebrating on the famous CANNESERIES pink carpet!”
Creator Tig Terera is excited about this prestigious world premiere for his first television series.
“Thank you so much to Magpie Pictures, SBS, Screen Australia, Fifth Season, VicScreen, Screen NSW, and to CANNESERIES. for selecting SWIFT STREET for competition” he said.
“From the modest roots of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, premiering SWIFT STREET at CANNESERIES is a dream come true. A heartfelt WOOHOO and endless thanks to everyone involved. Together we’ve turned a dream into a reality,” Tig said.
SBS Head of Scripted, Julie Eckersley, said: “SWIFT STREET is a series that stands out in a crowd. We are thrilled that it will be showcased at CANNESERIES and can’t wait to share it with audiences here in Australia very soon.”
“SWIFT STREET is the latest SBS series to receive recognition on the world stage and follows on from SBS Digital Originals series Appetite, which competed in the Short Form Competition at CANNESERIES 2023. We’re proud that SBS continues to lead the charge in amplifying the voices of new creative talent that resonate both locally and globally.”
