She Does Difficult
"Be Generous! Get this wonderful thing done!" – Kevin Borich
"Annie is very talented and I know it's going to be a success." – George Thorogood
"This is such an important story to tell. Let's make it happen" – Glenn A. Baker AM
"There's no one better equipped to tell these stories!" – Brian Cadd
"I'm in 100%." – Michael Chugg
"This is a documentary that you not want to miss!" – Leo Sayer
"This needs to be made!" – Dina Lee
"These stories are crackers!" – Little Pattie
"This is going to be a wonderful project!" – Russell Morris
"Great Project! I'm in 100%!" – Kate Ceberano
"I can't wait to participate!" – Marcia Hines
"It's so right to be telling this story." – Greta Scacchi
"we're in!" – Vika & Linda Bull
"There are so many great stories to hear!" – Richard Wilkins
"Be Generous! Get this wonderful thing done!" – Kevin Borich
"Annie is very talented and I know it's going to be a success." – George Thorogood
"This is such an important story to tell. Let's make it happen" – Glenn A. Baker AM
"There's no one better equipped to tell these stories!" – Brian Cadd
"I'm in 100%." – Michael Chugg
"This is a documentary that you not want to miss!" – Leo Sayer
"This needs to be made!" – Dina Lee
"These stories are crackers!" – Little Pattie
"This is going to be a wonderful project!" – Russell Morris
"Great Project! I'm in 100%!" – Kate Ceberano
"I can't wait to participate!" – Marcia Hines
"It's so right to be telling this story." – Greta Scacchi
"we're in!" – Vika & Linda Bull
"There are so many great stories to hear!" – Richard Wilkins

URGENT: YOUR HELP NEEDED

TO SECURE ANNIE'S STORY

Life has taken an unexpected turn. Major personal developments mean we must film immediately—this December and January in the USA. Streaming platforms are keen, but they need to see an updated Concept Reel ASAP with new footage. This is the crucial moment for engaging major distribution. Find out more below.

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WHY THIS FILM MATTERS


Annie Wright's story flips the script—rock history through the eyes of the woman managing the chaos, fighting for overlooked artists, and carving her own path in an industry designed to exclude her. This is Almost Famous told by the publicist, not the fan. Bohemian Rhapsody from backstage, not the stage.


The Story:

• 50 years alongside legends: ABBA, John Denver, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Lou Reed, George Thorogood

• Her real passion: Championing overlooked Australian female artists like Renee Geyer

• The cost: Decades battling sexism, health toll from constant proving herself, personal sacrifices

• Never-before-seen diaries, photographs, and backstage footage


What Makes This Unmissable:

• The untold perspective – What happened when the lights went down

• The human cost – Sexism, health battles, personal sacrifices

• Contemporary voices – Marcia Hines, Kate Ceberano connecting past to present

• Potential series expansion – Feature doc as foundation for deeper dive


Her diaries capture five decades of triumphs, disasters

and the real cost of breaking barriers. Time to share them.

WHO IS BACKING THIS?

Industry leaders, artists, and supporters share why Annie's story matters.


George ThorogoodBrian CaddGlenn A. Baker AMMichael ChuggKate CeberanoMarcia HinesRussell MorrisGreta ScacchiRichard WilkinsVika & Linda BullLittle PattieLeo SayerDina LeeKevin Borich

The Legends She Worked With

Over five decades, Annie was trusted by the biggest names in music and film.


ABBA

David Bowie


Lou Reed

John Denver

George Thorogood

Renee Geyer


Mickey Rourke

Robert De Niro

Marcia Hines

Russell Crowe

Jack Thompson


Bryan Brown

And dozens more. These weren't just clients—many became lifelong friends.
Now it's time to tell the story of the woman they trusted.

Why We Need to Act Now

For over 40 years, Annie Wright worked behind the scenes with legends like David Bowie, Lou Reed, ABBA, Renee Geyer, and Annie Lennox.

She never thought her story mattered. She was wrong.

The window is closing. We have streaming platforms watching and major artists ready to participate. But without completing this next phase of filming in the coming months, we risk losing our opportunity to lock in the distribution deal.

This is the critical first stage that determines whether this project moves forward—and whether one of Australia's most influential publicists finally tells her story.

An Unknown Name Behind the Biggest Legends


Annie Wright is a name you've never heard. Unless you worked in the music industry.


She broke ABBA in Australia. Handled tours for David Bowie and Lou Reed. Opened Mushroom Records' US operations in Hollywood. Worked on over 30 films with directors like Francis Coppola and George Lucas, with actors like Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro.

"She Does Difficult" is what the film studios called her—a woman who could handle the most challenging personalities in entertainment.


But this documentary reveals the price of that success:


  • Navigating a male-dominated industry as one of Australia's first female music executives

  • Sacrificing personal relationships for an all-consuming career

  • Finding love, losing it, and finding it again 40 years later

  • Battling breast cancer while continuing to champion artists

  • Searching for her own voice after amplifying others for decades

This is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the moments that shaped music history—told by someone who was always in the room but never in the spotlight.

Major Artists Committed to Tell Her Story

Annie's relationships with Australia's music legends run deep. These artists are ready to share their perspectives on the woman who shaped their careers.



Marcia Hines

Tina Arena


Kate Ceberano


Kasey Chambers


Courtney Barnett


Deborah Conway


Little Pattie


Deni Hines


Casey Burgess


Vika & Linda Bull


Amy Shark


And many more


Plus archival footage and stories featuring ABBA, David Bowie, Lou Reed, John Denver, George Thorogood, Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, and dozens of other legends Annie worked with over five decades.

What the Legends Say

— Renee Geyer, Australia's Queen of Soul

Annie was very sensitive, but a tough operator with a sweet pixie façade. She knows how to deliver a one-two punch with silk gloves.

— Renee Geyer, Australia's Queen of Soul

— ABC Documentary

Annie was credited and recognised for helping break ABBA in Australia.

— ABC Documentary "Bang A Boomerang"

— Stuart Coupe,

Smart. On the case. Keen to get ahead. Wright was kicking goals. She could do lots of stuff... Solid. The sort of person you need to hold things down

— Stuart Coupe, "Gudinski: The Godfather of Australian Rock'n'Roll"


— Industry colleagues

She was known for her tenacity and finesse... a 'pocket rocket dynamo' with a gift for reading personalities and achieving results where everyone benefited.


— Industry colleagues


For decades, Annie was the woman the legends trusted. The one who could handle the difficult personalities. The one who got things done.
Now it's time to hear her story.

This Critical Phase of Production

The funding we raise now goes directly toward:


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Major Artist Interviews

Capturing sit-down interviews with Australia's biggest music names sharing their stories about working with Annie

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Archival Material

Licensing and restoring rare footage from the 1970s-1990s that brings this era to life

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VFX & Animation

Creating visual sequences that transport viewers into key moments from Annie's journey through music history

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Sizzle Reel

Producing a compelling highlight reel for streaming platform presentations—this is what gets us over the line


From the 70s to Now - Timeline

From the 70s to Now: One Woman's
Incredible Journey

1974
Breaking In
A 19-year-old woman steps into RCA Records in a male-dominated industry. Her first artist? The notoriously difficult Lou Reed.
1977
Breaking ABBA
Annie accompanies ABBA on their smash hit Australian tour, helping create the phenomenon that made them bigger in Australia than anywhere else in the world.
1982
The American Dream
Sent to Los Angeles to establish Oz Records for Michael Gudinski's Mushroom Records during the "Aussie Music Invasion."
1980s-90s
The Hollywood Years
Transitioning from music to film, working as unit publicist on 30+ films with legends like Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Greta Scacchi, and Russell Crowe.
2013
The Activist
Founding "Aussies Against Fracking" and mobilizing Australia's entertainment industry to fight coal seam gas—and winning.
2023-2024
Loss & Survival
Losing her best friend, Australia's greatest soul singer Renee Geyer, then facing her own double mastectomy for breast cancer.
2020-2025
Full Circle
George Thorogood, the love she met in 1981 and lost for 40 years, reaches out. They find their way back to each other.
Now
Telling the Story
With her memoir complete, Annie is ready to share the untold stories of five decades in music and film.
Production Budget Breakdown

Production Budget Breakdown

VFX Tests
$7,500
Sizzle Reel
$10,000
Major Artist Interviews
$15,000
Archival Licensing
$12,000
Location Filming
$8,000

Additional funding supports post-production, sound design, color grading, and music licensing.

Every dollar raised goes directly into production costs. We're running lean to make every contribution count.

More Than Just a Music Documentary

This is about what we lose when we only celebrate the names in lights.


For every legend you know, there are dozens of people who made it possible. The publicists, the managers, the people who fought battles, built careers, and shaped culture—all while remaining invisible.


Annie Wright is one of those people. And her story matters because:

She was there when ABBA conquered Australia

She was in the room when Lou Reed and David Bowie shaped their public personas

She opened doors for Australian music in Hollywood


She fought environmental battles and won


She survived and thrived in an industry that tried to silence women


She kept going when everything fell apart


Most importantly: Her story is still unfolding. And we have a small window to capture it while the artists who knew her, worked with her, and respected her are ready to talk.

If we don't film now, we lose this moment forever.


If we don't film now, we lose this moment forever.






Frequently Asked Questions

Why is timing so critical?

We have streaming platforms interested and major artists committed, but we must complete this filming phase in the next few months to cement our distribution deal. This window determines whether the project moves forward.

What happens to funds raised?

Every dollar goes directly into production costs: interviews, archival licensing, VFX work, sizzle reel production, and location filming. We're running a lean production to maximize every contribution.

Is this tax-deductible?

Yes, if you donate through Documentary Australia Foundation (Option 1). Australian taxpayers receive 100% tax deductibility. However, tax-deductible donations cannot receive benefits or credits in return—this is Australian law.

How do I get a screen credit?

Screen credits are only available through direct partnership (Option 2), not through tax-deductible donations. Executive Producer credit is available at the $20,000 level.

When will the film be released?

We're targeting completion for late 2026, with festival submissions and streaming release to follow. All supporters will receive regular production updates.

Who is making this film?

Produced by Annie Wright Productions in partnership with Fan-Force Films, directed by Danny Lachevre.

Can international supporters donate?

Yes! International supporters should use the direct deposit option (Option 2) or contact us for alternative arrangements.

The Production Team

Annie Wright

Producer & Subject

One of Australia's most influential behind-the-scenes figures—finally telling her story.

Danny Lachevre

Director


Fan-Force Films specializes in music documentaries and compelling stories about artists and the industry that shapes them.

We Have Months, Not Years

The streaming platforms are watching.


The artists are ready.


The stories are waiting to be told.


We just need to complete filming before the window closes.


Help us capture Annie's story while we still can.

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