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George Gittoes’ latest film focuses on South Side Chicago, with worse gun violence statistics than any active war zone of the last two decades.

Four very different women from Australia, India, Mexico and Turkey prepare for their weddings, each one with different significance.

This film looks at the efforts to rebuild Afghanistan's infrastructure and culture, as seen through the eyes of women, such as former Deputy Prime Minister Sima Samar, whose fight for education and health-care rights for women and girls put them in danger. Having survived the Taliban, they are putting their lives back together.

LGBTQ one shot film about the cycle of relationships we all face and how each of us grow from heartbreak. It documents the birth and death of a relationship lasting three years, shot across two sets in one continuous take.

Growing up isn't easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture.

Emerson Hayes is a 60-year-old sculptor who lives in a caravan and works from an old shed in the back corner of her daughter’s coastal egg farm. When she is informed that her most acclaimed and last remaining work on public display is being replaced, she seeks a new home for it with family friend Lena, who curates a prestigious contemporary gallery. Lena, however, demands that Em present a fresh new work if she is to be considered for exhibition. As Em struggles to break out of her artistic rut, she is forced to reckon not only with her place in the art world, but with her entire identity.

LGBTIQ+ individuals from across Melbourne engage in intimate conversation and share their lockdown experiences – despite having never met before.

“I don’t drive, but I know people who’ll drive 100 metres to go to the shops. Our society is obsessed with the car, with coming and going, getting somewhere. I used very intricate matting, some shaped like knives. I wanted the cars to slice each other in two, creating a kind of hurdy gurdy atmosphere…an abstract rushing to and fro, going nowhere. The first half of the film is silent. The second half, a grainy dupe of the same images, has sound and is far more urgent and aggressive.” (Paul Winkler)

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

A woman's flirtatious encounter at a bar explores the grey area between connection and danger.

Delving into the heart of filmmaking, Fading Light captures the creative journey of a passionate cast and crew as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of bringing a gripping story to life, revealing the artistry and collaboration that illuminate every frame.

WEEDLING is a 18minute magic realist drama about Alix, a gender non-conforming teenager who steals their father's car to save their spirit plant and themselves from an unsafe home, at the risk of leaving their mother who can't protect them

“I was interested in how people behave at street crossings… particularly at ‘Walk’ and ‘Don’t Walk’ signs. With a 200mm lens I shot stills of people at traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. The look was flat and harsh. Again I used the matte-box image shifter, to create motion where there was no motion…to create a tension. I wanted to show the frustration you sometimes feel when the damn light doesn’t change. You stand there…in your mind you’re already moving…but you can’t move.” (Paul Winkler)

A young girl loses her job, prompting a day of mundane and surprisingly deep conversations.

An exploration into the different types of families, be it queer, straight or whatever takes your fancy.

Just when the gang, of Anthony, Will and Luke (and Gus), thought they weren't going on anymore crazy adventures, ... they thought wrong. After making a foul response to his Christmas gift, Will accidentally summons Santa Claus who drags them into doing holiday themed challenges. The end reward for it: a magical orb that will grant the user whatever they most desired for Christmas.

When Park Ranger Anthony discovers critical levels of toxic air pollution in his national park, he must rally public attention and challenge a powerful industry to protect the environment and public health.

On March 15, 2004, Richard Moir underwent an operation for Parkinson's Disease. Called Deep Brain Stimulation, electrodes are placed in the brain that are powered by batteries placed in the chest. The current 'zaps' bad signals in the brain. This film gives you an insight into the daily life of a patient with Parkinson's Disease, which is a view you don't get as a doctor in a clinical practice.

As a young couple struggle with the demands of life with a new baby, they plow forward on production for their latest self-funded independent feature film.

Australia is home to some of the best DH riders on the WC circuit today. There are also a slew of new and upcoming rippers that are making a name for themselves on the Australian racing scene. TIA is filmed, edited and produced by Sam Davies and brings you great riding footage and interviews from some of the best Australian racers. Sam gets some 1 on 1 time with the riders as they talk about their fellow competitors and what it really takes to get top spot on the podium. Footage includes riders shredding secret trails that they have build themselves, rider competing at local races, riders training on their moto’s and riders just chillin’ at home, talking about what it’s like to ride/train/live in Australia.

Jim Counter, a Wild West bounty hunter, stumbles upon a man who he makes an alliance with, only to find out the man is worth more than Jim originally thought.

This is a still from the film 'Where are we Heading?' which was made by The Commonwealth Film Unit in 1971 and directed by Arch Nicholson. The film presents an open ended look at the effects that different parental attitudes to life and the family unit have on adolescents. Directed mainly at adult audiences, especially parents and community leaders it deals with the social issues around all types of drug use.

Wonders of Yesterday (2021), explores the significance of underwater landscape archaeology in relation to the effects of climate change on global sea rise, while examining the impact on coastal communities, past and present, and future. The film follows maritime archaeologist, Chelsea Wiseman, as she discusses areas of importance, including ancient coastal communities in Denmark, Israel, and Australia.

Experimental video by Peter Newman.

Contemplating about the future.

Hosted by Daryl Somers, the one-off special event Hey Hey It’s 50 Years celebrates the 50th anniversary of the launch of Australia’s longest-running and most-loved variety/comedy show.

Under One Roof is the third live album by Australian rock group Hunters & Collectors, released on 11 November 1998. It was recorded on 13 March 1998 at one of the band's last performances of their Juggernaut Say Goodbye Tour at the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney. A DVD of this performance was subsequently released on 24 November 2003 with a surround sound audio mix.

Dr. StrangeGov Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Deficit is a light-hearted and satirical documentary that exposes how Australia’s monetary system works. Tackling how money is created in both the private and public sector, Dr. StrangeGov delves into the critical role of the budget deficit in modern Australian economics and how it has been misrepresented within the media. Through elaborate and jovial visual analogies, the documentary recontextualises the Australian economy, providing the tools to understand complex economic concepts in an amusing and fun manner, and as a result, exposing why we should stop worrying and love the deficit

This is the story of John Andrews, world-famous Australian architect. In the mid-1960s, when only 29, Andrews was commissioned to design Scarborough College at Toronto University. One of the world’s first ‘megastructures’, it was an important experiment in urban and educational planning. Andrews also designed the Canadian National Tower in Toronto, which was the tallest freestanding structure in the world at the time it was built.

Join The Wiggles, Anthony, Lachy, Simon and Tsehay, for a brand-new collection of Wiggly Nursery Rhymes! There'll be dress ups a plenty, singing, and dancing as The Wiggles perform some of the most popular nursery rhymes, including 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm', 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star', 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' and 'Wheels on the Bus'. So get ready for brand new adventures in Wiggle Town where the fun never ends!

A drug artist designs a new piece that is triggered by exposure to audio visual static.

What really happened to Flight MH370? Forensically reconstructing the time-line, this incisive doc reveals shocking new information about the sequence of events in the minutes and hours following the plane's disappearance, and in so doing throws up some uncomfortable questions for the Malaysian authorities. Could this great modern aviation mystery have been averted altogether?

Every month, an estimated 200,000 Australians deliberately hurt themselves. They cut, scratch, burn and sometimes even break bones. It's called self-harm, and it peaks in teenagers and young people. The Silent Epidemic explores this dark and often secret behaviour, asking why more and more people are turning to self-harm as a way to cope with life. Interweaving their personal stories with scientific enquiry, The Silent Epidemic casts a unique lens onto what is fast becoming a problem that can no longer remain hidden. In response to the growing numbers, a group of Melbourne scientists are hunting for a radical solution to self-harm with a world-first experiment. The Silent Epidemic charts their progress: it is both a wake-up call, and ultimately, a story of hope. Written by Mark Hamlyn

Drawn by a mysterious thread, a distracted student is pulled far and wide in search of connection.

Just a short animation of a large azdarchid (perhaps Quetzalcoatlus) and a juvenile Triceratops. All sound design homemade, by me! Just for a bit of fun.

Lennox Crawford - the successful novelist - is stuck. Choosing to go on a writing retreat to discover some lost passion in the hope it will allow him to bring a major chapter in his life to a close; his novel series. However, as some chapters close, old chapters thought buried find a way back, bringing with it more than just an old flame for writing and his wife is none too pleased

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Let Loose Live In Ireland was captured at The Vicar St Theatre in Dublin at the completion of a 60 date tour over nearly 4 months throughout The UK, Wales, Scotland, Canada and Ireland. This performance sees him take his unique brand of Australiana to the world, performing sell-out concerts as part of the DILLIGAF World Tour. It features a catalogue of self-penned bawdy ballads that translate to every English speaking country in the world. In addition to the performance, we see another side of Kev. Also included are bonus film clips from Kev, as well as a special on stage performance from Kev’s support act on the tour - Jenny Talia from Australia. After 20 years at the top, Kev has deservedly achieved Legendary status - there is no stopping this True Aussie Icon, who continues to delight fans from all corners of the Globe!

Determined to prove to her partner that their new eucalyptus house is perfect for their family, a pregnant woman discovers there's more to the house than what was advertised.

Elvie Farmer makes her short film debut with The Starey Bampire. By the way, Elvie is 3-years-old… Elvie tells a spooky, ghost story while Mum and Dad are made to film whatever she says. What results is quite an unusual telling of a Vampire’s tale filled with scares, laughs and a whole lot of sunscreen.

Andy and Jen have mind-blowing sex, and in good ‘ol lesbian fashion, their connection is much deeper than they thought it would be. Pun intended.

In 1966, Gurindji stockmen & their families walked off the largest cattle station in the NT. Frank Hardy follows the story of the strike as told by the Gurindji people.

An ex-cop goes on a rampage after his fiancee is killed by the Asian mafia.

After Stalin ordered the forced collectivization of all the farms in 1930s Ukraine, Maxim, a humble cucumber farmer, rebels. He is arrested by local authorities and shipped off to forced labor camps of SIberia. In a bid to survive and return to his family, he steals away in the dead of night and begins the 1,000km journey home.

Simon is on a date with a pathological liar. As the romance progresses and the lies grow darker and more elaborate, Simon is left to wonder if he will get the girl or if he will get out alive.

A larrikin is reformed due to the love of a good woman.

Through the lens of desire, a voyeuristic artist captures more than images when she photographs her alluring neighbour.

A feature Documentary about Indigenous Australian figure skater Harley Windsor and his young Russian pair skating partner Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. This unlikely duo made history, but at what cost?

Two besties abroad in a Russian city are hustling to catch the last train. When Cookie suddenly disappears, Bonbon is swept up in a chaotic odyssey to find her friend.

Max lives in the country and works for her father as a mechanic in his workshop. At home she helps her mother take care of her disabled sister Therese. Max feels like she will never be able to find the courage to voice what she really wants but then she meets a beautiful woman named Bel.

The story is founded on fact. In a village on the south coast of England, young Margaret Catchpole is being courted by two rivals, Will Laud, a smuggler, and Lieutenant Barry of the coast guards. She favours Laud, and when he escapes from custody after a government raid on the smugglers, Margaret steals a horse and tries to join him. In a fight with the coast guards, Laud is killed an Margaret is arrested for horse-stealing and transported to Botany Bay. Only part of the film survives today.

Yolngu warrior, shaman and father Djalu Gurruwiwi, with some help from global pop star Gotye, must find a way to bring two worlds together to save his culture.

Kawal and Manisha, once deeply in love, are separated due to the cunning manipulation of a third party. After many years, they unexpectedly cross paths again, only to discover that their children-unaware of their parents' past-have fallen in love with each other. As their kids' budding romance unfolds, old tensions resurface, leading to a whirlwind of drama. At its heart, the film delivers a powerful message: love knows no boundaries-whether of time, culture, or religion. It stresses the importance of parents embracing their children's love, regardless of societal norms, and reveals how, even after years apart, the bond between two souls remains unbroken. Ties That Bind is a story about second chances, healing, and the enduring power of love.

An artist finds a love doll washed up on a beach and becomes entranced by her — perhaps too entranced…

A celebration of the spirit found in an Australian rural village. Old timer farmers rub shoulders with newcomer creative people which include some of Australia's most famous artists and composers seeking a tree change. They discover in Robertson there is more than just trees. Above all, the residents of Robertson want to retain their town as a rural village. Collectively the community, old and new, vigorously fight against the invasion of the outside world, threats of a large jail, bores which deplete the aquifers and coal seam gas mining. In a contemporary world that sometimes questions the advantages of social media technology, A Place Called Robertson is a snapshot of traditional Australian values, a magical film, celebrating the spirit that can be found in a small Australian rural village.

A Teen is suffering with suicidal Thoughts, he tries to battle them but might not be strong enough.

A mixed martial arts documentary following Lachlan Stitt (Amateur MMA Record: 3-1-0) as he trains for the Beast Welterweight Title at Beast Championship 7: Samurai. This short film delves into the psyche of an amateur fighter and the challenges he faces leading up to the biggest bout of his career.

A film that explores the relationship between man and technology...told from the perspective of a phone.