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Australia’s new short film invites the world to Come and Say G’day 

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News Desk, News Nation 360 : Tourism Australia has created a live-action short film with CGI animated characters. The short film, G’day, is part of a new global tourism campaign inviting international travellers to Come and Say G’day, and plan and book an Australian adventure of their own. Directed by acclaimed Australian director, Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and produced by FINCH, G’day the short film shows the unlikely adventure of a plush souvenir kangaroo named Ruby, voiced by beloved Australian actor Rose Byrne, and a toy unicorn, Louie, voiced by actor Will Arnett. The short film follows Ruby and Louie as they ‘break out’ of a gift shop on the Great Barrier Reef and take an incredible adventure around Australia, visiting iconic sites including Sydney Harbour, Melbourne's laneways, and stunning natural landscapes like Uluṟu and Nitmiluk Gorge. Along the way, they explore the magnitude of travel experiences Australia has to offer, connect with Australia’s Indigenous cultures, and learn why every great adventure starts with the unmistakably Aussie greeting, “G’day!”. Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison stated that come and say G’day is unashamedly and unmistakably Australian. After a challenging time around the world, their uplifting and joyful campaign will stand out in what is a highly competitive international tourism market. Another hero of the campaign is the remake of the Australian classic song Down Under by up-and-coming Australian band King Stingray, who sing in both English and YolÅ‹u Matha, an Indigenous language from northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. According to Brent Anderson, Regional General Manager for South & South East Asia, Tourism Australia, India, among other South and Southeast Asian (SSEA) markets have been critical in Australia’s recovery and he is really excited to reveal their new campaign to inspire even more Indian travellers to explore Australia. Through Ruby and Louie’s adventures, they are inviting travellers to Come and Say G’day – where they can build new authentic connections with friendly Australian locals and communities, their incredible nature, wildlife, islands and beaches, and enjoy their delicious food and drink. They are ready and can’t wait to welcome back their valued travellers from India. 

Report : Anustup Kundu

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