Screen Australia’s Indigenous Affairs department has announced its latest funding plan, which includes two NITV documentaries spanning sport and politics.
A total of 19 new screen projects with more than $3 million in funding, including 16 projects with development funding from creators including Kody Bedford, Tasma Walton, Chloe Rickard, Adrienne Russell Wills, Imogen Banks and Tanith Glynne Mulroney. is provided.
Angela Bates, Head of First Nations at Screen Australia, said: “Our First Nations creatives are at the forefront of Australian storytelling, with many great projects celebrated on the world stage and many more. ” Our need for capital is higher than ever and this is a positive sign for the industry. In fiscal year 2023-24, our department will invest more than $7.1 million in funding, including 105 opportunities across development, production, initiatives, accessories and market support, to capitalize on the incredible talent and rich stories within Indigenous communities. focused on. Through films like Wolfram and documentaries Dreaming Big and One Mind, One Heart, we are inspired by the depth of powerful cinematic stories written by Australia’s Indigenous peoples. ”
“These are exciting times for Indigenous content creators and we are witnessing a new wave of talent. Looking forward, we are working with industry to increase the visibility and impact of our projects. “We will continue to create pathways for these storytellers to succeed and expand their careers in a competitive global marketplace,” said Bates.
Dreaming Big: This six-part series from NITV delves into the lives of Australia’s talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who are on their way to becoming the next generation of sports stars. Each episode focuses on two young elite athletes and showcases their relentless pursuit to reach the pinnacle of their chosen field, navigating family and cultural obligations while remaining focused on their goals. The series is directed by Andrew Dillon (Le Champion) and Abraham Byrne Jameson (One by One), with writer and producer Richard Jameson (Straight to the Plate) Season 2) and producer Veronica Fury (And We Danced) will also be involved. Funded in partnership with Screen Queensland.
One Heart, One Heart: In this feature-length documentary from NITV, a historic political Yirurkara bark petition is discovered and brought back to the Yorgnu nation, igniting the spirit of decades of activism for change. Masu. Repatriation provides an opportunity to track long-term political movements through petitions, songs, dances, and campaigning to keep cultures strong and have a voice for the country. One Mind, One Heart is the work of writer/director Larissa Behrendt (The First Inventors) and producer Michaela Perscu (Larapinta). The production is funded in partnership with Screen NSW with support from the Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund, Spectrum Entertainment, Documentary Australia and philanthropy through the Shark Island Institute.
documentary production
dream big
6 x 30 minutes
Willim Media Pty Ltd
Director Abraham Burne Jameson, Andrew Dillon
Writer Richard Jameson
Producer Richard Jameson, Veronica Fury
Synopsis Dreaming Big follows a group of young talented athletes as they strive to reach the top of their game.
one heart, one heart
1 x 80 minutes
Bark Project Pty Ltd
Screenwriter/Director Larissa Behrendt
Producer Michaela Persk
Plot: A historic political petition is discovered and brought back to the land of Yorgnu, evoking the spirit of decades of activism for change.
television development
After story
6 x 60 minutes
jungle entertainment
Genre Drama, Mystery
Screenwriter/Director Larissa Behrendt
Executive producers Larissa Behrendt, Chloe Rickard, Shay Spencer
Plot: When an Indigenous mother and daughter travel from their Australian homeland to England, they discover that the past is not entirely behind them, and find their way back to each other to overcome their dark family secrets. must be found. Based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Larissa Behrendt.
land grabber
8 x 45 minutes
Kindling Photos
Genre: comedy, drama, family
Screenwriter/Director Adrian Russell Wills
Producer Imogen Banks, Emmeline Palmer
Synopsis After winning the largest prize pool in True Blue Lotto history, Wankamura Womnalua’s grandmother Eunice is torn between helping her dysfunctional family, buying back her land, or becoming Dubbo’s new entrepreneur. .
long story short
6 x 30 minutes
Other than photos
Genre Comedy
Screenwriter/Director Tanith Glyn-Maroney
Producer Meg O’Connell
Plot After her husband leaves her for a white woman, Sandra begins a dating binge in the small town of Alice Springs and ends up discovering more about herself than her husband.
serpentine
6 x 60 minutes
arena media
Genre Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Creator Cody Bedford, Tasma Walton
Author Cody Bedford
producer liz carney
Executive producers Cody Bedford, Tasma Walton
Synopsis Allie, a feisty Aboriginal detective, investigates a missing Aboriginal girl in her hometown of Serpentine, uncovering a country torn apart and poisoned as she seeks revenge.
documentary development
descendants
1 x 90 minutes
GARUWA Creative Pty Ltd
Director Genevieve Greaves
Producer Laurie Mansfield, Kieran Satour
Synopsis Descendants unites Australia’s black and white people to reflect on our country’s violent past.
land of fire
6 x 28 minutes
WildBear Entertainment Pty Ltd
Director John Harvey, Jason De Santoro
Screenplay: John Harvey, Jason De Santoro, Victor Steffensen
producer kate papas
Executive producer Michael Teare
Overview A journey through fire…Fire Country is a transformative exploration of Indigenous fire knowledge and wisdom. A co-production between WildBear Entertainment and Brown Cabs.
indesign
6 x 60 minutes
Future Homes Project Pty Ltd
Co-authors Mitchell Stanley, Georgia Burks
Producer Mitchell Stanley, Michaela Persk, Nya Yuen Chau
Researcher Kim Steblina
Overview InDesign, presented by Georgia Birks, explores a contemporary and sustainable approach to Australian architecture and design.
native kitchen
4 x 52 minutes
Boardwalk Pictures Pty LTd.
Screenwriter/Director Jack Steele
producer michael hilliard
Overview Native Kitchen is a documentary series that explores the relationship between indigenous peoples and bush tucker. The challenge is to maintain and pass on national connections, cultural knowledge, and local ingredients in fine dining restaurants, and to transform culture into an economic pathway for indigenous communities. .
