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Audiences will follow Indigenous police officers and cadets attempting to break the cycle of Indigenous incarceration in upcoming Nitv documentary series Our Law.
The channel has taken the six-part Pink Pepper project to full series commission, building upon the standalone half-hour released last year, set in Australia’s first and only Indigenous-run police station.
Produced Taryne Laffar, Sam Bodhi Field, Darren Dale and Jacob Hickey, the Wa-set series explores efforts to repair relationships between Indigenous people and police, while giving voice to the communities being policed.
Principal production investment from Screen Australia, in association with Nitv, as well as Screenwest and Lotterywest.
“It is with relief, excitement, responsibility and pride that I wish to say, to be working with and for so many Indigenous Traditional Owners and Communities around Western Australia – this is for you,” said Laffar.
“Our Law not only shines a light on the policing of Aboriginal Peoples in Wa,...
The channel has taken the six-part Pink Pepper project to full series commission, building upon the standalone half-hour released last year, set in Australia’s first and only Indigenous-run police station.
Produced Taryne Laffar, Sam Bodhi Field, Darren Dale and Jacob Hickey, the Wa-set series explores efforts to repair relationships between Indigenous people and police, while giving voice to the communities being policed.
Principal production investment from Screen Australia, in association with Nitv, as well as Screenwest and Lotterywest.
“It is with relief, excitement, responsibility and pride that I wish to say, to be working with and for so many Indigenous Traditional Owners and Communities around Western Australia – this is for you,” said Laffar.
“Our Law not only shines a light on the policing of Aboriginal Peoples in Wa,...
- 9/21/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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Pink Pepper’s Taryne Laffar and Periscope Pictures’ Sam Bodhi Field are the 2020 recipients of the Brian Beaton Award, presented by Screenwest.
The award will allow the producers to expand their 27-minute documentary Our Law, originally commissioned by Nitv, into a six-part factual series.
Presented annually, the award recognises the legacy of impact filmmaker Brian Beaton, co-founder of Artemis International. It is a financial grant, comprised of Screenwest funding and industry and private donations, presented to filmmakers with a social impact project that needs further support to reach its full potential.
‘Our Law’.
Our Law follows sergeants Wendy Kelly and Revis Rider at Western Australia’s first Indigenous-run police station in Warakurna. The two Noongar officers learn Yarnangu Lore and culture and master the local Ngaanyatjarra language to police in a more meaningful way and connect with the local community.
The 27-minute version premiered at this year’s virtual Sydney Film Festival,...
The award will allow the producers to expand their 27-minute documentary Our Law, originally commissioned by Nitv, into a six-part factual series.
Presented annually, the award recognises the legacy of impact filmmaker Brian Beaton, co-founder of Artemis International. It is a financial grant, comprised of Screenwest funding and industry and private donations, presented to filmmakers with a social impact project that needs further support to reach its full potential.
‘Our Law’.
Our Law follows sergeants Wendy Kelly and Revis Rider at Western Australia’s first Indigenous-run police station in Warakurna. The two Noongar officers learn Yarnangu Lore and culture and master the local Ngaanyatjarra language to police in a more meaningful way and connect with the local community.
The 27-minute version premiered at this year’s virtual Sydney Film Festival,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
David Gulpilil in 'Another Country'..
Molly Reynolds' feature documentary Another Country, starring David Gulpilil, has collected three gongs at the Atom Awards, held in Melbourne last night.
The Vertigo Productions film, which screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, picked up Best Documentary — General; Best Documentary — Social & Political Issues and Best Documentary — History.
Keryn Nossal.s Yiramalay, about the Aboriginal people of the Fitzroy Valley Community in the Kimberley, was named Best Documentary — Short Form.
Best Factual Television Series went to the.two-parter Becoming Superhuman, which aired on ABC's Catalyst earlier this year..
Nel Minchin and Rhian Skirving.s Matilda and Me, chronicling Tim Minchin.s journey to compose a musical based Roald Dahl.s 'Matilda' for the Royal Shakespeare Company, has won Best Documentary — Biography and Best Documentary — Arts.
Sensible Film.s Sperm Donors Anonymous won Best Documentary — Science, Technology & The Environment.
Molly Reynolds' feature documentary Another Country, starring David Gulpilil, has collected three gongs at the Atom Awards, held in Melbourne last night.
The Vertigo Productions film, which screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, picked up Best Documentary — General; Best Documentary — Social & Political Issues and Best Documentary — History.
Keryn Nossal.s Yiramalay, about the Aboriginal people of the Fitzroy Valley Community in the Kimberley, was named Best Documentary — Short Form.
Best Factual Television Series went to the.two-parter Becoming Superhuman, which aired on ABC's Catalyst earlier this year..
Nel Minchin and Rhian Skirving.s Matilda and Me, chronicling Tim Minchin.s journey to compose a musical based Roald Dahl.s 'Matilda' for the Royal Shakespeare Company, has won Best Documentary — Biography and Best Documentary — Arts.
Sensible Film.s Sperm Donors Anonymous won Best Documentary — Science, Technology & The Environment.
- 11/25/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Big Bad Love host Becky Lucas.
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
- 10/25/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Big Bad Love host Becky Lucas.
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
- 10/25/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
The Legend of Gavin Tanner.
We Were Here and Flushed have scooped the nominations for the West Australian Screen Awards.
The West Australian Screen Awards celebraes excellence and achievements in feature film, short film, web series, music videos, television production, documentary, games and interactive productions.
Short drama We Were Here, directed by David Vincent Smith and produced by Joshua Gilbert and Simon Camp, earned six nominations, the most for the awards.
Short comedy Flushed, directed and produced by Richard Eames, also received six nominations.
ABC comedy TV series The Legend of Gavin Tanner, written and directed by Matt Lovkis and Henry Inglis and produced by Lauren Elliott received five nominations, as did short drama Sol Bunker, produced by Glen Stasiuk and directed by Nathan Mewett.
Film and Television Institute Wa (Fti) chief executive, Paul Bodlovich, said the WASAs were one of the most important events on the cultural calendar in Western Australia.
We Were Here and Flushed have scooped the nominations for the West Australian Screen Awards.
The West Australian Screen Awards celebraes excellence and achievements in feature film, short film, web series, music videos, television production, documentary, games and interactive productions.
Short drama We Were Here, directed by David Vincent Smith and produced by Joshua Gilbert and Simon Camp, earned six nominations, the most for the awards.
Short comedy Flushed, directed and produced by Richard Eames, also received six nominations.
ABC comedy TV series The Legend of Gavin Tanner, written and directed by Matt Lovkis and Henry Inglis and produced by Lauren Elliott received five nominations, as did short drama Sol Bunker, produced by Glen Stasiuk and directed by Nathan Mewett.
Film and Television Institute Wa (Fti) chief executive, Paul Bodlovich, said the WASAs were one of the most important events on the cultural calendar in Western Australia.
- 5/31/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
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