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Making Child Prodigies

  • 2018
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~28m / ep
  • 1 season

Follow five extraordinarily talented Australian children and their families as we take an intimate and candid look at their lives at a pivotal time in their careers and ask, what does it take to be a child prodigy?

Latest: Season 1 · 2018

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    May 29, 2018 · 28m

    Meet pianist Anwen who is living her dream at the world's most prestigious music school; professional artist Aelita who is preparing for an upcoming show; & the intellectually gifted Finn, who's designing his very own rocket.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Jun 5, 2018 · 29m

    Guitar virtuoso Callum is recording his debut single; abstract artist Aelita is determined not to have her creativity constrained; while budding scientist Finn learns an important lesson in resilience.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Jun 12, 2018 · 29m

    10-year-old dancer Kenzie is forging a promising career, but it's not without sacrifice. Callum's perfectionism causes him angst; while pianist Anwen sets herself a new challenge.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Jun 19, 2018 · 28m

    It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet; young scientist Finn has an important message for the Prime Minister.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Jun 26, 2018 · 28m

    Opening night looms for artist Aelita marking her first Australian show in years; Anwen makes her debut performance as a composer; while Finn meets the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, armed with his very own legislation.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Jul 3, 2018 · 28m

    Dancer Kenzie faces her toughest audition at the world's most prestigious ballet competition; guitarist Callum plays in a live rock band; budding rocket scientist Finn finally sees his prototype come to life.

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