Making Child Prodigies
2018 • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Season 1 episodes (6)
1 Episode 1
5/29/18
Season-only
8-year-old pianist Anwen is living her dream at the world's most prestigious music school. Professional artist Aelita prepares for her upcoming show, while the intellectually gifted Finn is designing his very own rocket ship.
2 Episode 2
6/5/18
Season-only
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 Episode 3
6/12/18
Season-only
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 Episode 4
6/19/18
Season-only
It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his very first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet, and young scientist Finn has an important message for the Prime Minister.
5 Episode 5
6/26/18
Season-only
Opening night looms for abstract artist Aelita marking her first Australian show in years. Anwen gets ready for her debut performance as a composer, while Finn meets the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, armed with his very own legislation.
6 Episode 6
7/3/18
Season-only
Dancer Kenzie faces her toughest audition yet at the world's most prestigious ballet competition. Heavy metal guitarist Callum plays in a live rock band for the first time, and budding rocket scientist Finn finally sees his prototype come to life.
About this show
Does exceptional talent at a young age come from nurturing, or is it in the blood?
Following a group of extraordinarily gifted children from across Australia, this series explores what it takes to be a child prodigy.
We follow five exceptionally talented children from around Australia and ask - what does it take to be a child prodigy? Lifting the lid on the elite worlds of dance, music, academia and fine art, Making Child Prodigies provides an intimate and candid look at the day-to-day lives of a special group of children and their families at a pivotal time in their careers.
We meet 10-year-old Aelita, an internationally renowned abstract painter; 8-year-old pianist Anwen, a student at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York; 12-year old Callum, a heavy metal guitar playing maths whiz; 10-year-old ballerina Kenzie; and 9-year-old intellectually gifted scientist, Finn.
While capturing our imagination on the scope of human potential, the journey to success for a gifted child requires immense sacrifice. Parents pour time, money, and unwavering commitment into the pursuit of a shared dream, while children with adult minds, adult abilities and adult peers can result in a fast-tracked childhood. With a talent beyond
the realms of normal, can being gifted sometimes be a curse?
Filming over five months, spanning Melbourne, Canberra, Rockhampton, regional New South Wales and New York U.S.A., this illuminating and entertaining series explores whether prodigious talent is down to nature or nurture, and what family conditions maximize success.
Following a group of extraordinarily gifted children from across Australia, this series explores what it takes to be a child prodigy.
We follow five exceptionally talented children from around Australia and ask - what does it take to be a child prodigy? Lifting the lid on the elite worlds of dance, music, academia and fine art, Making Child Prodigies provides an intimate and candid look at the day-to-day lives of a special group of children and their families at a pivotal time in their careers.
We meet 10-year-old Aelita, an internationally renowned abstract painter; 8-year-old pianist Anwen, a student at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York; 12-year old Callum, a heavy metal guitar playing maths whiz; 10-year-old ballerina Kenzie; and 9-year-old intellectually gifted scientist, Finn.
While capturing our imagination on the scope of human potential, the journey to success for a gifted child requires immense sacrifice. Parents pour time, money, and unwavering commitment into the pursuit of a shared dream, while children with adult minds, adult abilities and adult peers can result in a fast-tracked childhood. With a talent beyond
the realms of normal, can being gifted sometimes be a curse?
Filming over five months, spanning Melbourne, Canberra, Rockhampton, regional New South Wales and New York U.S.A., this illuminating and entertaining series explores whether prodigious talent is down to nature or nurture, and what family conditions maximize success.