Tommy Tycho conducting with baton - from TYCHO! Beyond the Baton documentary

DOCUMENTARY FILM

TYCHO! Beyond the Baton is the remarkable story of Tommy Tycho, a Hungarian child prodigy who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt his life to become the preeminent musical director in Australia.

The documentary reaffirms the genius of Tycho and follows a linear narrative expertly crafted by Director Stephan Wellink and Producer Bob Fitzgerald. Interviews from musical artists including Julie Anthony, James Morrison, Simon Tedeschi, Jane Rutter, and critical commentary provided by Dr Samuel Cottell showcases the importance of Tycho's archives as a source of rich unpublished material and the significance of his impact on the cultural landscape of his adopted country.

 
 
 

FESTIVALS

DIRECTOR’S CUT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Semi-Finalist

ORION International Film Festival 2026 Finalist

AME International Film Festival 2026 Honourable Mention

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
22 Feb 26

Miami Jewish International Film Festival
15 - 28 Jan 26 (Virtual screening Florida only)

SCREENINGS

Roseville Cinemas 14 June ‘26 @ 2.15pm

Hayden Orpheum 31 May ‘26 @ 2.30pm

Avoca Beach Theatre
21 Apr @ 12.20pm / 22 Apr @ 10am / 7 May @ 10am

Mt Vic Flicks
7 Mar '26 @ 11.50am

 
 
 
 

“It’s a very entertaining documentary about an absolutely outstanding Australian in both popular and classical music. The way the story was pieced together, the editing, marvellous.”
Bruce Beresford

“A who’s who of Australian showbiz honouring Australia’s greatest maestro.”
Andrew Mercado

“Just watched the staggeringly good documentary about Tommy - really quite terrific!! So informative, entertaining, and moving! How splendid to have so much narrated by him.”
Barry Creyton

“A wonderful remembrance of the man they called The Maestro. He was the man who helped change the landscape of music in Australia. A beautiful tribute to a great Australian”
Barry Crocker

“the movie was brilliant, a real love letter to Tommy”

“truly touching extraordinary fascinating film on the genius composer orchestra leader with a past that was so inspiring”

“it is a wonderful tribute beautifully made and very moving”

“a moving and beautiful experience”

“a great celebration of his amazing life captured so beautifully for posterity”