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Made with a message of hope, Rites of Passage is a raw, uncensored and honest film inspired by the life experiences of the young people involved in the making of this powerful feature-length drama. Six interwoven stories show these teenagers negotiating the dangers and discoveries of their age and because the cast were also the crew what emerges is a self portrait of resilient kids responding to the challenges surrounding them. They might live in public housing and come from families that have seen disadvantage and hardship. But with frankness and courage, these young people have dipped below the surface of their often tough exteriors to reveal what’s going on inside their lives.

Seeking connection after a yearlong research project, Casey travels to the town of a man she had met at university to see if they can pick up where they left off. Upon arriving at her lodging, she is greeted by some strange characters, staying in a room that becomes increasingly isolating as surreal interactions fragment Casey’s perception of reality. Will she realise she’s not as young as she thinks she is?

A woman navigates the memories of her childhood haunted by The Lurker, a malevolent force who preyed on her and her mother.

Holidaying in Asia, Australian backpackers Joanne and Richard are hauled off a train and taken as hostages by Cambodian rebels. A ransom demand is made on the Australian Government for their release. The Government refuses to pay. Also kidnapped is French couple Louise and Pierre who are confident a French mining company for whom Pierre works will pay the ransom. When Richard and Pierre are executed, Joanne and Louise know their days are numbered and plan their escape.

Jane Campions first short film (Sydney College of the Arts)

From inside Bolivia's craziest prison a cocaine worker, a drug mule and his little sister reveal the countries relationship with cocaine.

Nina Mitchell has spent her entire life living in the shadow of her parents' constant criticism and expectations. A few months after turning 18, she makes a bold and life-altering decision; she will leave her home and country in order to pursue her dreams and find the happiness she's always yearned for even when her parents will say anything in their power to stop her from doing so.

A man wakes up trapped inside the boot of a car and fights to escape.

Gold! Gold!! Gold!!! is the fifth and final TISM VHS, featuring interviews, live performances, music videos and TV appearances.

People whose family originated in India comprise just over half of Fiji’s population. Indians came to Fiji in colonial times under an indentured labour system to work in the sugar cane fields. Some indigenous Fijians wish to repossess the land now worked by the Indians and this results in Indians feeling insecure about their livelihood. The film looks at the life of Bechu Prasad, an old Indian man, who has lived in Fiji all his life in a large extended family of which he is now head. We watch him at work on his self-owned sugar cane farm and in his position as well-respected community leader who gets on well with both Indian and indigenous Fijians.

A short film depicting the universality of life, growth, and how beautiful life is to simply exist. The film shows how beautiful it can be when we show tenderness & love for one another, through the narration & home movies of four sisters & their mother from when they were born up to the present. The film was made over 18 years on The Australian Coast.

A young man in a depressed satellite city, meets a woman who offers him love and hope.

Filmed live at Fox Studios, Sydney, on 18 December 2003, this disc features an exclusive acoustic performance from Powderfinger, taken from their official These Days: Live in Concert DVD. The set showcases intimate, re-imagined versions of fan favourites such as “Sunsets” and “Love Your Way,” along with a soulful cover of “Inner City Blues.” Presented in a relaxed studio setting, the performance highlights the band’s musicianship and emotional depth in a stripped-back format.

Emilia Kong - a filmmaker on the verge of being evicted who applies for funding through fictional organisation Film Reach to get her script financed and appease her landlord. Funding officer Shannon Edmunds is her only hope, but he soon falls for her best friend, Zoe Chadwick, leading them to open a can of worms on their past.

From newborn pups to working dogs to furry movie stars, cute pooches of all breeds abound in this film that explores the delightful world of canines.

Arguably The Second Greatest Story Ever Told!

Inexplicably abandoned by his parents on an empty, windswept beach, a young man embarks on a surreal journey through time and contemplation of his very own mortality.

When Martin, a South Sudanese refugee, happens upon a bull he believes is his spiritual totem, he decides to rescue it from the abattoir he works in. Once home, the bull begins to jeopardize Martin's family's chance at fitting in. Martin is torn between his ancient cultural identity and his family's new life.

A woman revisits her 14 childhood homes as one might reread a personal diary. The camera, with its static grace, allows the memories to flow. A wall leaks, a tree becomes a friend, a body changes, Diana dies, a mother struggles. Between anecdotes and pivotal events, a political consciousness takes shape: for these homes are built on Aboriginal land.

Hugh Mostyn is sent from his family station to England for an education and returns to Australia years later as a "gentleman", complete with a white suit and monocle. He seeks work as a jackeroo and is teased by station hands who pretend to hold him up as bushrangers.

Filmed Live from the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, join Carl for his fifth special, “Skating Rink For Flies” as he ponders things we all think about, but never mention. Important things like, plastic bags, peanut butter, and the emotions of an ant. Voted number one live comedian by the Australian Public. Another ninety minutes of funny stories from a bloke with a funny head. What more could you ask for?

Shipment is a dark crime drama about Frankie Romeo, a young man thrust into a high-stakes, high-pressure, underground operation involving a series of mysterious packages, family betrayals, and deadly secrets. With increasing anxiety, and the clock running out, Frankie must navigate dangerous threats, fractured family dynamics, and secret truths.

Faced with the possibility of losing her friend forever, 20 year old Anna is forced to delve into her memories and think about what she missed last night.

When famous Detective Kibbles' best friend and Co-worker Officer David "Davidson" Peterson goes missing, Kibbles and the Police Force must use their skills to find out why this is happening.

"The Aviator" is a heartwarming documentary film that follows the story of Bob Tait, an aviation legend who has spent a lifetime teaching others how to fly. After a hiatus from flying, Bob decides to rediscover his passion for aviation by obtaining his recreational pilot certificate. The film chronicles Bob's journey as he reconnects with the joy of flight, overcoming the challenges of aging and obtaining his Recreational Pilot Certificate. Along the way, we see Bob's dedication and passion for aviation, as well as the impact he has had on generations of pilots. Through stunning aerial footage and intimate interviews, "The Aviator" celebrates the spirit of flight and the enduring legacy of one of aviation's greatest legends.

This documentary hybrid interrogates capital punishment through death row inmates’ final meal requests. Through mesmerising cinematography, food becomes a larger than life symbol to explore the life and crimes of incarcerated individuals sentenced to death. This captivating film unveils the neglected truths of execution and legal justice.

Alice gets lost in the woods and has a conversation with the Cheshire Cat.

In 1982 a man walked into a Sydney hospital with fever, fatigue and sweats - the first person diagnosed with AIDS in Australia. Experts then predicted deaths on an extraordinary scale.

Film-maker John Heyer recounts to fellow film-maker Pat Jackson his film career, especially his award-winning film from 1954, the Australian classic Back of Beyond. At the same time as the two friends are in conversation the "original" Tom Kruse, outback mailman and the subject of Heyer's film, is retracing his journey of over 40 years before across the inland desert of Australia to bring the mail to the isolated people along the 325 mile stock-route from Queensland to South Australia. Heyer's importance to Austraian cinema is acknowledged and we get to see him as a person away from the camera too as he chats and travels across Europe with his friend.

Milly's world revolves around her pet guinea pig. When her mother attempts to engineer for her a 'real' friend, it results in ridicule and forces Milly to question her sense of self.

Austin to Boston follows a group of talented musicians as they battle the elements in VW camper vans to tour for thousands of fans from Austin to Boston.

Former national Aussie Football player Ledge had to quit the sport due to injury and started a fine career as police detective. He gets injured in a case. However IA, which always considered him the commissioner's pet, investigates against him. His old mate and competent lawyer Andy Grace gets him off, after which he retires honorably. However the criminals decide to set them up, using crafty underage homeless pickpocket The Kid. The gang has hidden ramifications.

Dark, gothic, murderous.

Shawn and Lisa try to pitch their short film script at a party full of young creatives.

Locked in an austere country house, headstrong and spirited Alice yearns for the freedom of the forest. But as Alice discovers the power of seduction, it is more than just her desire that is awakened… Adapted for the screen by Laura Scrivano. Based on Noel Coward's Alice Is At It Again.

'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. It is a sea soaked celebration of the exquisite preciousness of being alive.

Recorded on Saturday April 19, 2003 when Silverchair brought the Across The Night tour to their hometown of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The concert was staged in the ornate and venerable Newcastle Civic Theatre - within walking distance of the band's birthplace. Surrounded by friends and family the group finally got to perform songs from their landmark albums.

George Greenough chronicles ground zero of the shortboard revolution, as it evolved in 1968. Experience remote Australia and hidden California, as ridden by Bob McTavish, Ted Spencer, Baddy Treloar, Chris Brock, Gary Keys, Russell Hughes and a brigade of the underground's best. Check out Norther NSW in the golden era of the late 1960s, with empty perfection at Lennox Head.

In the rough and tumble of 1980s Melbourne, the Passenger must navigate a conflict with seasoned underworld figure Heath Cox. What starts out as a simple objective alongside his mentor, the Driver, quickly spirals into a bizarre, hilarious and hair-raising series of events that lead the Passenger into a crossroads in his burgeoning criminal career.

3-colour separation film.

One night while isolated and alone a boy rediscovers the importance of human connection through an AI platform called ‘Let’s Chat’.

On June 21 2007, the Howard Federal Government launched an intervention into Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. It was one of the most dramatic policy shifts in the history of Aboriginal affairs. Relentless media attention focuses on ideological arguments for and against the Intervention, while the voices of those affected by the policy are rarely heard. For this film more than 40 Alice Springs town camp residents were interviewed in depth over the course of eight months to find out the answer to the question - is it working?

As two teenage brothers get up to mischief on summer holidays in a coastal fishing town, the cycles of toxic masculinity above the water reflect the hierarchies of predation below.

Deep in a midlife crisis Frank, a faith and financial influencer on the edge of divorce, finds himself befriending Frank, a happily separated carpenter and artist who enjoys life. As their friendship grows and the two men start sharing stories Frank #1 has to face up to his uncertain future…

Sarah Prentice has lived in her house for the past two years. Her fear of going outside has crippled her ability to interact with the outside world. She struggles through the everyday processes of life as she has an uncontrollable Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Her life is focused on the simple process of getting ready for work. For the everyday person it is as simple as getting up and getting dressed for Sarah it’s a marathon of emotions.

In Farm Merge Civilisation, many antics occur, resulting in many twists you will never expect.

Outback pilot Jim Hawk investigates the murder of his brother, who had been involved in diamond mining in Queensland. He uncovers a plan to flood the market with diamonds.

After All is said and done. A man clears out his childhood home, remembering past conversations.

When an ex couple meet unexpectedly for the first time since breaking up they both begin to wonder if getting back together is such a bad idea. Can time heal all wounds or will it soon become apparent that old habits die hard?

September 30, 1981 - the day generally regarded as the greatest day in VFL/AFL Grand Final history. On this day no word other than 'epic' accurately describes the encounter between Geelong and Hawthorn. '1989' The Final Story has been produced to appeal to all football lovers no matter who they support, with its portrayal of the impact - both positive and negative - on the lives of all those directly involved.

Writer-director Samia Halabi explores her struggles with speaking in this touching story of a Muslim teenager trying to rekindle friendship with a childhood playmate.

AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity, and belonging.

Tells of Aborigines' removal from their families to be sent to work as servants for white people and the rise of the first Aboriginal organisations in the 1930's, in particular the Aborigines Progressive Association.

A domestic dispute in a Gold Coast motel leads to unforeseen outcomes.

The locals of Waterloo, Sydney, stand their ground and fight back as property developers and politicians try to take over the suburb.

Five friends set off on an adventure in a small boat. They discover a mysterious island, where, one by one, they die a terrible death.

A pizza delivery guy finally achieves his dream of drumming in a famous rock band only to be replaced by electronic beats.

An architect and a prisoner work on the same construction project.

THE PINK HOUSE tells the story of Kalgoorlie's last original goldrush brothel through the eyes of the colourful Madam Carmel, 70, and her longest-serving lady of the night, BJ. Filmed over several years and with unprecedented access to the inner workings of this unique brothel, THE PINK HOUSE is an intimate portrait of two women bound together by the past and their precarious future. And when darker forces begin to exert pressure, their fragile relationship is tested to its limits.