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Set on the isolated coast of Robe, South Australia, “The Long Walk” pays homage to the 16,000 Chinese miners who landed there in the 1850s and walked 500 kms across an alien landscape to the goldfields, in search of a better life. Devised as a live performance and film-making event, a mutually responsive collage of movement, music, and arresting visuals tells their story of grit, tenacity, and perseverance through harsh social and environmental conditions. The film’s experimental design explores the tensions between liveness, mediatization, and the ability of technology to reveal novel performance experiences.

Director Ben Joseph Andrews suffers from a chronic vestibular condition characterised by destabilising episodes of dizziness or imbalance, whose symptoms can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days (or longer).

The end of talking. The age of doing. A stirring testament to 21st century conservationism and people power in action, Reefshot is more than just a call to arms to save the Great Barrier Reef. It is the story of some of the Reef’s most loyal citizens racing against time to turn the tide on the danger facing the world’s largest living organism. Led by Andy Ridley the creator of Earth Hour, a small group of scientists, volunteers and Indigenous rangers set out to help protect and conserve the Reef by uploading data to one of the largest natural census undertaken in human history. Cutting edge technology meets 60,000 years of first-peoples know-how as the flotilla trade skills and intelligence in this herculean effort for conservation. The clock is ticking. The world is watching. But rather than getting that sinking feeling about the Reef and its fate, seeing this armada in action will inspire and empower all of us to take part in their plight.

Every LGBT milestone happened on Australian TV in the 1970s, years before the rest of the world. And nobody ever saw it, because the nudity, adult stories and queer themes from these TV series could never have been tolerated on commercial TV anywhere outside of Australia. This documentary event, which includes a specially edited episode of Number 96 to highlight several queer stories, finally sets the record straight

In 1989, after centuries of secrecy around homosexuality, a lesbian couple grows a grassroots magazine into Australia's longest-lived lesbian publication. This documentary chronicles the origins of Lesbians on the Loose (LOTL), a black and white newsletter that became Australia's longest-lived Lesbian magazine through the lens of a touching love story between the founders Barb and Frances.

A fusion of abstract optical soundtracks from analogue 16mm and 35mm film expanding on the 1930’s Russian experiments of Nikolai Voinov which impacted electronic music.

A playful clash of colour fields and expressive painterly marks set to original music by musician David J Allardice.

Ajay and Romeo are out to party. But Ajay has a secret. Out, loud and proud Romeo thinks he knows his best friend inside and out. They're single, gay and ready to mingle. When Ajay's girlfriend Emma unexpectedly appears, the two friends must try to navigate the truth about Ajay's sexuality and figure out if their differences - and assumptions - are too big to carry.

On a night out, Paul convinces Ian to experiment with a drug and together venture down the rabbit hole. Moments after taking the pill, Ian's secret feelings for Paul are awakened, leading him to a second world where a truth that will forever change his reality is exposed.

A short film adapted from Shakespeare's "Macbeth". After emerging victorious from a battle for King Duncan, Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, believes his fate is assured, but is he merely destiny's play thing?

Nick, a young man who is aspiring to be a children's book author, finds himself in a deep depression after his friend Andy commits suicide. Nick, feeling himself approaching the same fate, finds himself going through three memories in a dream-like state; finding moments where he believes he should have seen the signs so he could have changed the future and saved Andy. He is stuck living these moments, reflecting on each one with thoughts on how it could have been.

Carol, carrying the weight of regret, arrives unannounced at Luke’s home, seeking reconciliation. However, the reunion takes an unexpected turn as Luke, now 18 years old, struggles to come to terms with his mother’s sudden reappearance.

Northern Territory CLP Senator Jacinta Price investigates what happened to her Aunt Marion Nelson more than four decades ago, and follows her story as she seeks truth and justice into her suspicious disappearance in outback Australia.

Lucille Bone moves with her body and her mind to understand how our body exists in this world. “When we look inward— Past the blindness we wear— We begin to unbind the heart, To loosen the hold of what was never ours to carry. To become the feather, We must first meet the weight.”

Japanese metal sensation BABYMETAL returned to Australia for their very first headline tour in June 2023 as part of their World Tour 2023 with special guest RELIQA. Kicking off in Brisbane on Thursday, June 8 at the Fortitude Music Hall, the tour made its way down the east coast to Sydney on Friday, June 9 at the Hordern Pavilion and then Melbourne on Sunday, June 11 at Margaret Court Arena. BABYMETAL have become a global phenomenon since their formation and have an incredible list of accolades under their belt. They became the first Japanese artist to headline the prestigious Wembley Arena in the UK in 2016, performed at Good Things Festival as their Australian debut appearance in 2018 where Wall Of Sound said “BABYMETAL may have stolen the show and been the highlight of the festival” and “BABYMETAL was something out of this world” by Heavy Magazine, performed at global music festivals including Glastonbury Festival and headlined tours across the world.

A reckless game of chance turns a peaceful camping trip into a nightmare of suspicion and terror for a group of friends in remote Australia. As they grapple with paranoia and psychosis, they must confront the haunting repercussions of their long kept secrets.

When two stellar police officers, Marcus and Jacob, are forced to work a case together, they painfully endure each other’s company to take down the Banana Kingpin.

A trip to the supermarket, an awry medical procedure and a nonsensical figure compose an exploration into what makes us happy. Recorded on Super 8 film without editing.

Modern interviews coupled with archival footage, South Australians tell the story of their protests and persecutions surrounding the Vietnam War.

When Mary, a fiercely independent woman with vision impairment, has a mishap, a friendly stranger steps in to help. The two bond – but Mary notices all isn’t quite as it seems.

Dave, a lonely and isolated man, invites a mysterious babushka doll into his home, unaware of her sinister nature.

A melancholic, erotic, ironic journey through the Peruvian Amazon, made with the guidance of Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

An inspiring true Australian story of a genius that discovered a profound gift of healing through following his observations, intuition, and heart. Tom Bowen generously spent his life relieving the suffering of thousands and has left behind a legacy that could change the world. It was for the love of his wife that Mr Bowen developed this unique modality known now as Bowen Therapy.

A documentary that shines a light on a percussion instrument crucial to connecting South Indians living in the area. The film follows an extraordinary group of western Sydney musicians as they prepare for a performance, unfurling the fascinating story behind their connection to the instrument.

An animation of a man and eyes.

One of the most unique performance events in Australia, Trans Glamoré is the premiere community event for transgender people in Sydney to come and express their true identities on stage in a safe and supportive environment. Local DJ celebrity Victoria Anthony has poured her heart and soul into organising the event for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people everywhere to come to and enjoy since late 2017. While COVID has been a challenging time for Victoria, she perseveres in returning the show to stage.

Some twenty five years after The Buena Vista Social Club, traditional Cuban music lives on, but it's facing a threat from foreign styles and a disinterested youth. Interviews with many of Cuba's best and legendary artists help paint a tantalizing portrait of Cuban music, past and present.

As human-induced global climate change threatens the viability of nearly every ecosystem on earth, small refuges, the microrefugia, may provide safe havens for the organisms that can successfully survive there. Small plants, fungi and species yet to evolve may yet be long-term survivors, if only we give them a chance...

LOWBREED is a show filmed at The Metro Theatre in Sydney in early 2022.

bastard hybrid of a short film/music video chronicling a breakup in six parts

Angie (Marshall) could have been one of Australia’s leading musicians, but she sabotaged her own career. Now in her forties, she’s dying and alone – but determined to record one last album. Money is tight and the odd gig at the local pub doesn’t exactly fill the coffers. When she meets teenage runaway Ruby (Maisie Owens), the pair form an unlikely bond. Angie teaches her to play the guitar and write songs, but despite their closeness Angie just can’t bring herself to tell Ruby the truth about her illness. Marshall’s own songs, and resonant voice, alongside the Newcastle setting, bring a tender authenticity to this rebellious music-driven drama.

A hacker poses as a delivery driver to steal from the local millionaires. However, little did he know that the blueprints to his perfect plan would begin to blur. Slowly discovering that high rewards require high risks..

Hot Dub Time Machine: BOOGIE 1977-2023, live at the sold-out Hordern Pavilion Sydney, Sat July 8 2023.

The story follows Liam, a college student, as he runs for SLB in a dystopian society, being brought to the ground by a corrupt government. With help from a cast of cooky and wacky characters, Liam takes on the world, in a coming-of-age narrative about self-discovery and what it means to live. What could go wrong? Grab your popcorn and find out in this action-packed epic that is bound to be fun for the whole family.

The Ending Goes Forever: The Screamfeeder Story is a feature-length documentary about a band that emerged from the cultural explosion of the 1990’s that changed Brisbane forever, and the story of a band that continues to forge their way through Australian culture. Examining the extraordinary musical career of this legendary Brisbane band that overcame adversity to carve a successful career across three decades, whilst maintaining control of their music and forming an unbreakable bond between members. All great friendships start as accidents – but for over thirty years, the creative partnership at the heart of Screamfeeder has remained true to its original inspiration. Featuring iconic songs, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, The Ending Goes Forever: The Screamfeeder Story is a celebration of unique talent, community and friendship.

Created in the kitchen this film is a love letter to food, culture, queerness and creativity. Crafting this immersive and intimate series of portraits, producers Matisse Laida and Nisha Hunter take us into the homes of Melbourne’s queer community who share their recipes for food and life.

“We purify, filter, sift, rectify, unburden… stupefy, impose, stun, devastate, overwhelm… radiate, bewitch…” But why? Why do we cause so much damage to our own environment, and then spend so much in attempting to recreate it after our own designs? What is it that underlies our desire to transform the natural world into something of our own making?

A Mockumentary about a 17 year old up and coming F-Boy on TikTok

A filmmakers family. A poetic mother. A dirt bike riding father. A horse taming daughter. A story telling, flute playing grandfather. And a swing riding Grandmother.

An unknown man spends 3 days in a hauntingly eerie forest awaiting further instructions to prevent the apocalypse.

A lonesome recluse receives a basket of fruit at his front door. Love beckons when he discovers it is from his neighbour.

A room full of potential stars. But these ones have fur. Filming Dogs follows a small scruffy terrier called Ra as she attends an animal actor audition with three other dog actors. Ra is thirteen years old and is running out of time to realise the fame her human, the filmmaker, thinks she deserves. At its core, Filming Dogs explores the reasons for their humans seeking on-screen fame for their dogs and questions whether it is for us, for them, or for some other reason.

In the dusty trails of the Wild West, two bumbling outlaws, Randall and Jonathan, stumble upon a stroke of luck – the lifeless body of the notorious outlaw, Two-teeth Tony. With visions of fortune dancing in their eyes, they hatch a plan to claim the hefty bounty on Tony's head. However, as the allure of wealth takes hold, the lines of loyalty begin to blur, and one of them succumbs to the temptation of greed. Amidst the comical misadventures and campfire revelries, "Dead Meat" unfolds a tale of betrayal, where the pursuit of riches leads down a treacherous path. It ain't fair in the Wild West...

Two strangers connect over shared feelings of aimlessness, loneliness and the desire for genuine friendship.

Dilruk Jayasinha hosts the 2023 RAW Comedy final, featuring top 13 contenders vying for the crown. For 28 years, RAW Comedy has showcased emerging Australian talent, boasting beloved comedians among its alumni.

A bittersweet line-drawn animation that celebrates a brave queer hero who saves a small Victorian Town on the brink of disaster while indulging the love of saucy rhyming couplets.

After joining a gang, Micah isn’t sure if he’s cut out for the life of a cold-blooded criminal, but is forced into complications further when his boss does something unexpected.

Farewell the Comedy Festival for another year in one glorious night out at SkyCity Theatre! Grab your comedy-loving mates and be a part of the magic as we announce the winners of the prestigious Billy T and Fred Awards, and celebrate the very best of the Fest - all in one show.     Hosted by Chris Parker and featuring headliner Michèle A'Court.

Bruno is making stuffed mushrooms for dinner when his best friend Alex calls. After some amiable chit-chat, Alex reveals something shocking: a house has collapsed on him, and he's going to die soon. And now he's calling Bruno and asking him to make his short film idea since Alex won't be around much longer.

When a student protest erupts into violence, Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser seeks refuge in the bowels of a lecture theatre while his minders desperately hatch an escape plan.

Beau Miles rafts the Queen river, which is after 100 years of runoff from a mine, the most polluted river in Australia.

A watchful little girl observes shades of grief at her father’s funeral, ultimately coming to terms with death in her own unique way.

A ghost takes one last look at the world before leaving forever.

"Fragments of Red" is a documentary and animation hybrid, navigating the pieces of an incomplete independent feature film built in Valve Software's Source Filmmaker. It reconstructs the story through its inspirations, animations, scripts, storyboards, interviews, music and sound.

The harrowing experiences of a friend group reveal the impacts of toxic masculinity.

A colourful stop motion animated documentary exploring how a passion for their craft helps four makers overcome adversity.

A laugh out loud documentary that hunts for evidence of the mythic white deer. This haunting, heartfelt and honest film explores the environmental effects of new suburban growth in the outskirts of Blacktown, and how sightings of this rare species have astounded suburbanites living with this urban legend in their own backyard.

A Seniors Bollywood dance class in Melbourne city is the perfect intercultural setting to discover new friendships and unpack ageing misconceptions. Through the lens of the traditional costume, stories are uncovered and shared. Simultaneously, miraculous healing occurs on many different levels underneath all the fun, colour and laughter.

A transgender filmmaker investigates Australia’s lack of funded trans healthcare, and how this prevents others from accessing the care that saved his own life.

Based on the real-life experiences of Noongar Elder Aden Eades, Wirintj, retells the supernatural phenomena of stones raining from the sky. Teenager Aden and his Whadjella best friend Steven are working the camp when the arrival of mysterious and beautiful Joyce marks the beginning of extraordinary events.