An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
Acting
Shane Jacobson's chaotic dad energy meets Coco Jack Gillies' deadpan granddaughter.
Practical Effects
Real Maremma dogs, real penguins, real foxes—no CGI cuteness here.
Production
Warrnambool's actual Middle Island penguin colony stars as itself.
Director
Stuart McDonald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Oddball was the first Maremma deployed to Middle Island in 2006, sparking a now-ongoing conservation program.
The film revived Warrnambool's 'Penguin Prediction' tourist economy—locals reportedly played along with 'Oddball sightings' for years after.
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