Jimpa Explained

Jimpa
Director:	Sophie Hyde
Producer:	Sophie Hyde Liam Heyen Bryan Mason Marleen Slot
Starring:	Olivia Colman John Lithgow Aud Mason-Hyde Tilda Cobham-Hervey Kate Box Daniel Henshall
Country:	Australia The Netherlands Finland
Language:	English

Jimpa is an upcoming film starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. It is directed by Sophie Hyde and written by Hyde and Matthew Cormack, of Closer Productions in Adelaide, South Australia.^{[1] [2]}

Some filming took place in Adelaide in March 2024, followed by filming in Amsterdam and then Helsinki, Finland.^{[1] [3] [4]} the film is in post-production in Adelaide.^[5]

It is scheduled for release at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2025.^[6]

Cast

• Olivia Colman as Hannah
• John Lithgow as 'Jimpa'
• Aud Mason-Hyde as Frances
• Tilda Cobham-Hervey
• Kate Box
  • • • • • Daniel Henshall Eamon Farren Cody Fern Deborah Kennedy Hans Kesting Zoë Love Smith
• Romana Vrede
• Jean Janssens
• Frank Sanders
• Kanea Blokland

Notes and References

1. Web site: Siemienowicz . Rochelle . Jimpa: First look at Sophie Hyde's new film . ScreenHub Australia . 9 May 2024 . 13 May 2024.
2. Web site: Noble . Kelly . Olivia Colman and John Lithgow to star in South Australian film Jimpa . Glam Adelaide . 7 May 2024 . 13 May 2024.
3. Web site: Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Lead LGBTQ Family Heartwarmer 'Jimpa,' Launching at Cannes Market From CAA and Protagonist. Patrick. Frater. Variety. 7 May 2024. 2 July 2024.
4. Web site: Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Star in Sophie Hyde's New Project JIMPA. Screen Australia. 8 May 2024. 2 July 2024.
5. Web site: Dare . Laura . SA's screen scene is popping! Here's what to watch where. . The Post . 8 October 2024 . 9 October 2024.
6. Web site: Acting royalty's Adelaide role . . 10 May 2024 . 13 May 2024.