Larissa Behrendt's documentary 'Araatika: Rise Up!', to make its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival, explores how a group of NRL greats came together to invent a new pre-game ceremony in response to the Maori Haka – one that could celebrate First Nation cultures.
Penelope McDonald’s documentary 'Audrey Napanangka' centres on the titular Warlpiri woman and her Sicilian partner Santo as they navigate through colonial systems to keep the children they care for together.
'Black Divaz' goes beyond the make-up, the glue guns and the glamour of drag to reveal the complexities of a world that is little known or understood. The documentary follows Indigenous drag queens from around Australia as they embark on a quest to be crowned the Inaugural Miss First Nations Drag Queen. The pageant, hosted during Darwin Pride Week, showcases not just the incredible talent in the Indigenous drag community but also sheds a light on some of the bigger issues faced by Indigenous men and sistergirls who happen to love drag.
Inspired by the book series from AFL legend Eddie Betts, 'Eddie’s Lil’ Homies' centres on Eddie and his ragtag group of friends on their playground adventures as they navigate the fun and challenges of friendship.
The second season will feature more triumphs and challenges for the Rule women as they navigate adolescence, young adult life and parenthood
'Grace Beside Me' is a 13-part series adapted from the award-winning novel "Grace Beside Me" by Sue McPherson. It tells the story of Indigenous teenager Fuzzy Mac, who just wants to be an ordinary teenager and have fun with her mates but that's not so easy when her ancestors have other plans and she keeps seeing ghosts.
New South Wales may house the most production of any state in Australia but the lines of communication are still well and truly open between the industry and the state's screen agency, according to Screen NSW head Kyas Hepworth.
Daniel King's 'Her Name is Nellie' premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival last Sunday, taking viewers on a journey of understanding in relation to the life of times of his ancestor Nellie Bungil Walker.