A new feature-length documentary exploring the often heated, always passionate rivalry between Ford and Holden is currently in development in Queensland.
The project 'Ford vs. Holden' is headed by Australian production company WildBear Entertainment for Universal Pictures (with additional funding from Screen Queensland), the same team who brought to life the fantastic Peter Brock documentary 'Brock: Over the Top' in 2020.
'Ford vs. Holden' will be narrated by actor Shane Jacobson and will feature a mix of archival footage as well as a host of new interviews with legends and icons of Australian motorsport including three-time Bathurst 1000 winner and co-owner of V8 Supercar team DJR, Dick Johnson.
"WildBear is so excited to continue working with Screen Queensland and Universal Pictures Content Group to tell the story of the rivalry between these two powerhouse brands and the impact they have had on Australian culture," WildBear Principal and Producer, Veronica Fury says.
"Documentaries are an amazing way to reflect and deliver thought-provoking and captivating viewing experiences for audiences, and I am excited to bring this particular part out of history to the big screen."
Dick Johnson
Expected to land in Australian cinemas this autumn, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Brisbane will again showcase why it's a world-class environment to produce screen projects of all kinds.
"The talented documentary producers from WildBear Entertainment have been hard at work in their Woolloongabba studio, blending fresh interviews with archive footage to bring the story of Ford vs. Holden to cinemas in mid-April 2022," Ms Palaszczuk says.
"The rivalry between the Ford and Holden brands is one familiar to Australians across all walks of life, so it is exciting to see Queensland play a key role in documenting it for a global audience.
"My government has thrown its support behind the screen sector and the production of this documentary through Screen Queensland's Screen Finance Program and I look forward to tracking the continued economic and cultural – nationally and internationally."
