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THE WHITELEY ART SCANDAL

Directed by Yaara Bou Melhem

'A complex and astonishing tale of alleged art fraud'
- Australian Financial Review
'A fascinating documentary and an incredible story
- TV Week
 'This ripping yarn has much to say about the dirty game of fine art trade
- Sun Herald

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THE WHITELEY ART SCANDAL

ABC | 2023 

The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of the greatest art fraud case in Australian history and takes a rare, behind the scenes look at the glamorous and high-stakes world of art dealing.

 

EPISODE 1
In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by acclaimed Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial in Melbourne.

EPISODE 2

Evidence appears to mount against the two men accused of creating fake Whiteleys - but a sensational piece of evidence casts doubt on the case against them.

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KEY CREDITS

Written & Directed By 
YAARA BOU MELHEM
Producer
IVAN O'MAHONEY
Director of Photography

TOM BANNIGAN ACS
Editors
LEAH DONOVAN
LILE JUDICKAS

Composer
HELENA CZAJKA

Commissioning Editor ABC Television
KALITA CORRIGAN
Executive Producers
IVAN O'MAHONEY

NIAL FULTON

Post Production
SPECTRUM FILMS

Filmed and Post Produced in New South Wales &
Financed in association with
SCREEN NSW

Developed and Financed in association with 
THE AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

an IN FILMS production

 
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