Outback Crystal Hunters
A new generation of fearless Australian treasure hunters are on a quest to unearth some of the world’s rarest & ancient crystals. Five teams scour the oldest geology on earth, fuelled by a multi-billion-dollar a year global crystal industry.
Prospero Productions Pty Ltd
Synopsis
In the hostile Australian Outback, five courageous crystal hunting teams confront extreme conditions, from scorching deserts to frigid underground mines, in a bid to unearth some of the world’s rarest and breathtaking crystals.
Fuelled by celebrity endorsements and a four-trillion-dollar-a-year global wellness industry, the crystal trade is booming, and Australia has some of the most ancient & richest deposits on earth.
Outback Crystal Hunters are on a quest to uncover these geological marvels – from giant million-dollar Amethyst clusters to magical, colour-changing Zircons. All these impassioned crystal hunters are driven to unearth and showcase these ancient wonders to the world while hungry to secure a life-changing payday.
Photo credit (L to R) Kirsty McMullen and Patrick Gundersen holding Aquamarine crystals © Prospero Productions 2023Produced in Western Australia
on the Traditional Country of the Noongar Whadjuk peoples
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Production Information
Executive Producers
Julia Redwood
Jules Fortune
Episode/Series Producer
Robin Shingleton
Series Producer
Mike Hoath
Series Director
Casey Grogan
Broadcaster
7mate
Key Locations
Key WA Crew
Key Contributors
Pete Willems
Kyle Archer
Executive Producers
Julia Redwood
Jules Fortune
Episode/Series Producer
Robin Shingleton
Series Producer
Mike Hoath
Series Director
Casey Grogan
Head of Production
Chief Operations Officer
Development Producer
Rachael Kelly
Production Manager
Joshua Gilbert
Production Coordinator
Lucy Messenger
Post Production Coordinators
Isabel Turner
Jessica Mestre
Lucy Messenger
Field Shoot Directors
Jordan Davenport
Miles Brotherson
Head of Post Production
Freya Brueschke
Filming in Western Australia
“As Executive Producer for Outback Crystal Hunters, I can’t speak highly enough of filming in Western Australia.”
“The vastness and dramatic landscapes weren’t just a backdrop – they became a vital character in our stories. From scorching deserts to the most ancient rock formations on earth, WA offered a hugely diverse and visually stunning palette that perfectly complemented the thrilling hunt for crystals.”
– Robin Shingleton – Executive Producer/Series Producer /Outback Crystal Hunters – Season One.
Photo credit Pete Willems, Kyle Archer filmed by crew © Prospero Productions 2023Production Gallery
Large Crocoite crystal specimen © Prospero Productions 2023
(L to R) Martin Soklich, Luke Gigg, Patrick Gundersen, Steve Grahame, Michael Soklich celebrating after extracting Australia's largest amethyst cluster © Prospero Productions 2023
The Rockhounds - Topaz crystal © Prospero Productions 2023
Series Director Casey Grogan, Contributor Frankie Antoni © Prospero Productions 2023