Question 1

How did actor Finn Little bond with the pelicans on set?

Accepted Answer

Finn Little first met the pelicans when they were six weeks old and did weekly bonding sessions, socializing so they would associate him as friendly and part of the group. The birds formed a strong affinity with him.

Question 2

What unique behavior did the pelican 'Salty' exhibit on set?

Accepted Answer

When brought to set, the pelican 'Salty' would run along and brush up against the crew one by one, as if saying hello to each.

Question 3

How were the pelicans trained for their performances?

Accepted Answer

The pelicans were trained using positive reinforcement with food rewards. Every time they performed a desired behavior, they received a fish. They have good memory retention, so learned behaviors carried over to the next day.

Question 4

What did producer Michael Boughen say about the pelicans' performances?

Accepted Answer

Producer Michael Boughen said they had to adapt the script to the pelicans' performances, but their performances were amazing. He noted that basically everything seen is real, with CGI used only in very few limited moments.

Question 5

Who played Fingerbone Bill's Dad in the 2019 Storm Boy, and what is the connection to the original film?

Accepted Answer

David Gulpilil, who played Fingerbone Bill in the original Storm Boy (1976), played Fingerbone Bill's Dad (Trevor Jamieson) in the 2019 film. His billing reads: 'Special appearance as Fingerbone Bill's Dad'.

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