The Black Balloon - The highest grossing Australian Film of 2008, has received 10 nominations, including best feature at the Inside Film Awards. Rhys Wakefield has been nominated for best actor.

The Special Edition DVD of The Black Balloon is now available and includes audio commentary with Director Elissa Down, cast and crew interviews and a photographic slideshow.

We are offering DVD copies of this beautiful but confronting story to the first 50 fans who write in to 'Black Balloon' homeandaway@seven.com.au

THE STORY

When Thomas (Rhys Wakefield) and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in.

When his pregnant mother (Toni Collette) has to take things easy, his father Simon (Erik Thomson) puts him in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie (Luke Ford).

Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie (Gemma Ward), faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out - in a story that is funny, confronting, and ultimately heart-warming.

The Black Balloon is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family.

For more information go to www.theblackballoonmovie.com