There is no such entity as the 'Melbourne Children's Hospital', but there is a 'Royal Children's Hospital' in Melbourne.
Jacinda Barrett (Best Actress) and James Nesbitt (Best Actor) were both nominated for awards at the Milan International Film Festival in 2011. Matching Jack walked away with 3 awards that night: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay.
Received the Best Independent Feature at Edmonton International Film Festival in 2011.
In the opening scene magician Sue-Anne Webster saws her assistant in half with a hand saw. This illusion had to be modified to suit the film from the chainsaw she normally uses as it would have been too intense for a children's birthday party.
Received the Best Film (Prix Du Jury) award at Cannes Cinephile in 2011.