Adrian has edited thirteen feature films and co-wrote four episodes of the Netflix series 'Dive Club' (2021), which was nominated for Logie and AACTA Awards.
Netflix’s Love Is in the Air
Appearing on Ajay Tambe’s Podcast, Australian director Adrian J. Powers pulled back the curtain on his latest feature, Love Is In The Air, a Netflix-backed romantic comedy produced by The Steve Jaggi Company. Starring chart-topping singer-songwriter and actress Delta Goodrem, the film draws from Australia’s storied aviation history and the tight-knit communities that rely on small airplanes to connect with the outside world.
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“I’ve been obsessed with films all my life,” Powers shared on the podcast. “It never occurred to me I could actually work in the industry until I turned twenty. Once the idea was planted, I never looked back.”
The Inspiration: Aviation and Remote Communities
During his conversation with host Ajay Tambe, Powers credited producer Steve Jaggi’s love of aviation for sparking the idea. Australia’s unique geography demands networks of planes to serve remote towns-an element woven into the film’s core.
“Steve was captivated by how these planes literally keep communities alive. We wanted to capture that sense of connection on screen,” Powers said.
Crafting a Role for Delta Goodrem
Powers revealed that Delta Goodrem was the team’s top choice from the very start. Though famed for her music, the star had past acting experience, making her a natural fit for the character, Dana.
“We wrote the script with Delta in mind,” Powers told Tambe. “It was a gamble, but from our first meeting, she was totally on board-such a warm, positive presence.”
A Race Against Time to Land the Lead
Recounting a high-pressure anecdote, Powers described rushing from an airport to make a Zoom call with Goodrem and her management. Despite flight delays, the meeting was a success:
“I logged on with maybe ten minutes to spare,” Powers laughed. “Her entire team was there, but from the start, Delta was all smiles. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner on this project.”
Proudly Australian, Globally Accessible
Though Love Is In The Air is positioned for Netflix’s worldwide audience, Powers emphasized its Australian roots on the Ajay Tambe’s Podcast. The film utilized local cast, crew, and resources, including support from government agencies like Screen Australia and Screen Queensland.
“It’s one of the great privileges we have,” he said. “We get to share authentically Australian stories-like this aviation adventure-with viewers around the world.”
About Adrian J Powers :
Adrian Powers is an Australian film director, screenwriter and editor, whose work has been globally recognised, with films showcased at prestigious festivals like Austin, Cannes, and Venice. Described by filmmaker Ridley Scott as a "talent for the industry to watch", Adrian graduated from the International Film School Sydney and has created powerful content for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Apple, QANTAS, Universal Music, Yves Saint Laurent, The Guardian, Lonely Planet and Google.
Adrian has edited thirteen feature films and co-wrote four episodes of the Netflix series 'Dive Club' (2021), which was nominated for Logie and AACTA Awards. His short film 'Brolga' (2019) was successful at festivals both at home and internationally, picking up multiple 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' awards, as well as inclusion in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive.
Most recently Adrian co-wrote and directed the popular rom-com 'A Royal in Paradise' (which received a theatrical release in Australia), and the international Netflix hit 'Love is in the Air' (starring Delta Goodrem), which premiered at #1 globally on its opening day, scoring twelve million views in its first week, and later becoming the most viewed Australian film on Netflix for 2023. Adrian currently resides in Sydney, Australia.
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