A slice of life teen drama that explores the overwhelming, messy, difficult and beautiful experiences of 5 teenagers as they navigate contemporary issues that will shape who they are becoming.
More Than This
More Than This follows five diverse 17-year-old students, Charlotte, Alex, Zali, Jamie and Leon and their teacher Mr E, who are thrown together in an English tutoring group.
Charlotte and Alex are childhood friends, but Charlotte and Leon have history, and Leon’s girlfriend Allegra (Legs) is not happy.
Recently out non-binary student Jamie finds their tribe through Zali, but fails to see that Zali is hiding a dark secret.
Alex is bombing out of year 12 for a second time and buying weed from local dealer Sammy to keep his seizures at bay. Charlotte’s dad’s addictions force her to make a difficult choice.
Authentically raw and true, More Than This explores the contemporary global issues surrounding the teen life that is relationships, sexuality, school grades, their online social life, family pressures and taking risks.
Episodes
Awards
WINNER: Live-Action TV - Chicago International Children's Film Festival 2022, USA
FINALIST: Children/Youth - Venice TV Awards 2022, Italy
FINALIST: Best Drama Series - Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022, Singapore
FINALIST: Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming - MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards 2022, France
FINALIST: Youth Division - NHK Japan Prize 2022, Japan
FINALIST: Best Children's Series - ATOM Awards 2022, Australia
FINALIST: Best Drama Series - ATOM Awards 2022, Australia
Sales and Distribution
Running Time
6 x 30min
Production Company
Baby Banksia
Language
English