Red Carpet Premiere of Feature Film Carmen & Bolud Starring Jordan Carattini (Year 2)
Back when she was in Kindergarten, Jordan Carattini (Year 2) joined MLC Schools’ Speech and Drama Studio holiday production of Beauty and the Beast. That was her first experience of acting on stage, and despite being a little nervous, she had a great time. So, when she heard of another acting opportunity, in the feature film Carmen & Bolude, she made an audition video, submitted it, and got the role!
Now, after much waiting, Carmen & Bolude is ready to be revealed to the world on Wednesday 19 March 2025. Jordan is really excited to see herself on the big screen, and she will even get the chance to go onstage with the cast and crew after the screening! She’s hoping some of her MLC School tribe can make it. Attend the red-carpet, night to remember, Australian Premiere at the Hayden Orpheum. This is a celebration of friendship, self-discovery, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. From its laugh-out-loud comedic moments to its deeply resonant themes, this isn’t just a film—it’s a heartwarming reminder of what makes us all human.
Get your tickets here: https://www.orpheum.com.au/movie/carmen-bolude-australian-premiere
If you can’t make it to the premiere, there will be a later screening at Dendy Newtown on Sunday 23 March 2025: https://newtown.dendy.com.au/movie/carmen-bolude/
And, a note to parents – this film is rated M due to some strong language.
Carmen & Bolude is a movie by, for, and about mixed women, mixed relationship, Third Culture Kids, migrant, and multicultural identities. It is a buddy comedy in which best friends Carmen and Bolude must travel from New York City to Sydney, Australia, where they have ten days to collect 100 ‘welcomes’ so that Bolude’s traditional Nigerian father will agree to let her marry an Australian.
Jordan’s scenes were filmed in Glebe and Maianbar, and she enjoyed getting to meet the director, the crew, and other actors. In addition to remembering her lines and speaking them clearly, she had to listen to instructions from the director between takes, to make sure the scenes were shot just right. After one very long day of filming, and four “Ok, just one more time!” takes of the same scene, Jordan declared loudly “You said that last time!”. The room full of tired actors and crew erupted in laughter, and she was told “Welcome to the industry” by one of the more seasoned actors.
– Monica Brian
Speech and Drama Studio Director
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