SBS On Demand and Docplay will be presenting the work of nearly 40 students from Australia’s Film and Television and Radio School (AFTRS) this month as part of their ongoing partnership with the facility.
15 Short Documentaries: Production Students Premiere at SBS On Demand by AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screens, and 6 Short Documentaries: Documentary Students and Alumni will screen Docplay, produced by AFTRS Master of Arts Screens.
Students at AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production were invited to submit a short form of documentary from a part of an on-screen underrated society to explore the contemporary Australian perspective.
One of the films, the last emperor of Chinatown won Australia’s best documentary film award at the doc.sydney festival. Written and directed by Tyler Kang, both produced by Paris Piccolo, an AFTRS BA student.
Of the titles to play on Docplay, Lucien Jones’ Empress, produced by Chayly Moek, premiered at this year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival.
SBS On Demand and World Movies programmer Alex Walkden said that the short film was expected, provoked, challenged, and challenged with “purpose and originality.”
“SBS On Demand is excited to continue its ongoing partnership with AFTRS to provide a bold, boundary-rich collection of clearly Australian stories,” he said.
“Each project is a testament to the creativity of emerging Australian documentary makers, and we are constantly inspired by the unique voice and fresh perspective they bring to screens, and this year’s showcase is no exception, a vibrant lineup that calls for attention and promises impact.
Docplay executive Rufus Richardson reiterated his feelings, praised the filmmakers for exploring “a variety of topics and issues relating to empathy, compassion and insight.”
“As Australia’s only dedicated documentary streaming service, DocPlay is excited to work with AFTRS again to bring this fun, informative collection of short documentaries to Australian audiences,” he said.
“The quality of the emerging talent in this showcase stood out from the start.”
Richard Welch, a documentary for AFTRS Discipline Lead, said he worked with SBS On Demand and Docplay to shape the future of Australian documentary storytelling.
“The dynamic world of documentary filmmaking is important for AFTRS to provide real-world audit preparation channels, and to strengthen equipment to meet the industry’s rapidly evolving needs, where students are ready for the future,” he said.
The AFTRS Documentary Showcase will be available for free streaming on SBS On Demand and DocPlay starting June 26th.
Film screening at SBS On Demand is as follows:
Can I touch your hair?
Writer/Director – Saskia Fannis
Producer – Chiara Hochstadt
The Last Emperor of Chinatown
Writer/Director – Tyler Kang
Producer – Parry Piccolo
Heart and Neo Soul
Author/Director – Spencer Dejanovic
Producer – El Charalambu
Sanctuary Line
Writer/Director – Tyler Peas
Producer – Alex Maxwell
I live in Limbo
Writer/Director – Zabi Malik
Producer – Meisha Lowe
On the rainbow
Author/Director – Akaisha Morgan
Producer – Skynet
Reel Equal
Writer/Director – Mayshallow
Producer – Jasmine Russell
revolver
Writer/Director – Charles Perkins
Producer – Fin Vermurphy
Street City
Director – Awdesh Al-Zebaree
Producer – Tyler Kang
Sweet like honey
Author – Christine Bueks
Director – Jordan Fox
Producer – Kavyaa Gohil
That’s how we roll
Director – Gemateinsch
Producer – Louis Varr
Dirty half mile
Writer/Director – Madison Mack Crease
Producer – Charlie Valcoe
Identity Thread
Director – Poppy Grant
Producer – Louis Cheval
trust
Writer/Director – Tegandie Lee Rose
Producer – Chiara “Chess” Metter
wog
Writer/Director – Parri Piccolo
Producer – Alex Maxwell
Here are the films to screen on DocPlay:
Waves of Change: Save Sydney’s Sharks
Director – Anneque de Bruin/David Priestley
Producer – David Priestley
Don’t call it a comeback
Director/Producer – Lucian Jones
Empress
Director – Lucian Jones
Producer – Chayly Moek
Red spice
Writer/Director – Michelle Cardi
Producer – Ricky James
Bee Messenger
Director/Producer – Anneke de Bruin
Shane
Director – Alex Vaughn
