Cooked

In 2020, Studio Gilay brought to life the wildly original COOKED — a 5-part animated comedy series like no other. Directed, written and produced by the studio’s co-founders James Hackett and Jake Duczynski (Gomeroi/Mandandanji), COOKED was made possible with the support of Screen Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Set in an alternate version of 2020, the series follows the ghost of Captain Cook — yes, that Captain Cook — as he sails around Australia in search of a cure for a mysterious curse called Wyatt Gildt. Haunted and bound to his ship for eternity, Cook is joined by his unlikely sidekick Daringa, a wisecracking goat, as they navigate the bizarre and bold new world that they have found themselves in.

Inspired by then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plan to send a replica of Cook’s ship, the Endeavour, around Australia to commemorate the 250th anniversary of his arrival, COOKED’s unique visual style is a blend of vibrant 2D animation with stylised 3D moments. The series is packed with absurd adventure, sharp satire, and poignant moments, inviting audiences to reflect on history while being entertained.

We’re beyond proud of COOKED and deeply grateful to everyone who’s connected with its message.

Catch all episodes now on iView or Youtube — and stream them as many times as you like. Seriously, binge away!

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Creative Process

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Character Design

Initial Character Sketches

Final Character Designs

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Environment Design

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Scene Development

Initial Scene Sketch

Designed Scene

Final Animated Scene

 

Final Animation Stills

Credits

Voice Talent

Steph Tisdell – Mahnra – Yidinji

Ross Noble – Captain Cook

Megan Wilding – Elder Spirit, Tayarni, A-Aunty, Deirdre, Denise – Gamilaroi

Hunter Page-Lochard – Daz, Dougie, Water Police, Q-Steer, Kendrick – Yugambeh Nation

Jake Duczynski – Wyatt Gildt, Press, PM, Hughey Jacked-Bun – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

Production

Jake Duczynski – Executive Producer – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

James Hackett – Executive Producer

James ‘Jimblah’ Alberts – Composer – Larrakia Nation

Isla Curtis – Animation Producer

Sabina Pjetrovic – Development Producer

Bethany Bruce – Development Producer

Darcy Green – Line Producer

Cathy Skow – Accountant

Consultation

Uncle Vic Simms – Bidjigal

Uncle Shayne Williams – Gweagal

Pauline Clague – Yaegl

Nathan Sentance – Wiradjuri

Mariko Smith – Yuin

Courtney Marsh – Yugambeh-Bundjalung

Melissa Jackson – Bundjalung

Marika Duczynski – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

Beau James – Yugambeh Nation

Writers Room

Wayne Blair – Script Consultant – Batjala, Manunjali, Wakkawakka

Geoffrey Atherden – Writing Mentor

Katie Beckett – Murawarri from Goodooga

Pauline Clague – Yaegl

Megan Wilding – Gamilaroi

Marieka Walsh

Sound

James Hackett – Sound Design

Jake Duczynski – Sound Design – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

Nigel Christensen – Sound Design / Mix

Jarrah Hewes – Sound Design

Zac Duczynski – Sound Design Assist – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

Marcus Kennedy – Production Assist – Jawoyn Nation

Gary Sinclair – Composition

Artists

Simon Williams – Storyboard Artist

Michel Borges – Rigging

Oliver Goss – Rigging

Sylvia Lian – Background Artist

Bryn Desmond-Jones – 2D Design / Character / Animation

Jodie Austin – 2D Design / Animation – Ngunnawal

Andrew Summerfield – 2d Design / Animation

Kiara Rodriguez-Hextall – Character Design – Wonnarua

Jake Duczynski – Character Design – Gomeroi and Mandandanji

James Hackett – Character Design

Stephanie Davidson – 2D Animation

Genevieve Stewart – 2D Animation – Kuku Yalanji & Wemba Wemba

Simon Besseny – 2D Animation

Denselle June Realubit – 2D Animation

Wilmor Perico – 2D Animation

Michael Mascarenas – 3D Animation

Joshua Yasserie – 3D Animation – Wiradjuri

Jalamara Towney – 3D Animation – Wiradjuri

Other Companies

Alchemix Recording Studio – Sound Recording (Brisbane)

Hercules St Studios – Sound Recording (Sydney)

The Music Industry – Sound Recording (Victoria)

Screen Australia

Alyce Adams

Laurrie Brannigan-Onato

Louise Cocks

Lee Naimo

Davey Thompson

ABC

Alex Baldwin

Emelia Griggs

Emily Martin

Daniel Roe

Margaret Ross

Nicole Stevens

Nick Terakes

Create NSW

Sofya Gollan

Kel Ng

Special Thanks

Australian Museum

The Commons

David ‘Bowie’ Sandy

KDM

Wendy Mather

TANTANGAM

The Cooma Kid

RON

Zanz & Aku

Peter Tattersall

Pat Egerton

DRMNGNOW

Ellie May

Rachel Lindsay

Ash Wood

Sam Bain-Morris