DOCS & SHORTS
JAMES & ISEY
In collaboration with the Human Rights Film Festival
Documentary | 2021 | New Zealand | 91 min | English | English subtitles
Directed by Florian Habicht
Genuine New Zealand treasures 99-year-old Maori Isey and her son James invite us into their lives in the week leading up to Isey's 100th birthday. A Northland celebration of life and aroha (love) like no other.
JAMES & ISEY (+Q&A)
BONUS NEW ZEALAND EVENT
in collaboration with the Human Rights Film Festival
+Q&A with director Florian Habicht
Documentary | 2021 | New Zealand | 91 min | English | English subtitles
Directed by Florian Habicht
Genuine New Zealand treasures 99-year-old Maori Isey and her son James invite us into their lives in the week leading up to Isey's 100th birthday. A Northland celebration of life and aroha (love) like no other.
A FIRE INSIDE
Documentary | 2023 | Australia | 91 min | English | no subtitles
Directed by Justin Krook & Luke Mazzaferro
As the world looked on in horror at Australia's apocalyptic bushfires, the selfless acts of everyday people defined the spirit of a nation, but took an astounding toll of their own.
A FIRE INSIDE (Special Event)
Closing Night Special Event
presented with the Australian Embassy
Documentary | 2021 | Australia | 92 min | English | no subtitles
Directed by Justin Krook & Luke Mazzaferro
As the world looked on in horror at Australia's apocalyptic bushfires, the selfless acts of everyday people defined the spirit of a nation, but took an astounding toll of their own.
FOCUS ON COUNTRY: INDIGENOUS VOICES
A look at the challenges and triumphs of modern Indigenous voices in Australia.
DIG DEEPER
Documentary | 2022 | Australia | 52 min | English | English subtitles
Starring: Maree Clarke; Blak Douglas; Ben McKeown; Penny Evans
Directed by Mark Street
Four uniquely different Aboriginal artists use their personal stories and historical injustice as a driving force to break through and create internationally recognised urban art.
MARUNGKA TJALATJUNU - DIPPED IN BLACK
Documentary | 2023 | Australia | 25 min | Yankunytjatjara | English subtitles
Starring: Derik Lynch; Christopher Stewart; Dominic Roberts; Dale Baker
Directed by Matthew Thorne & Derik Lynch
Wanting to leave behind his life in the predominantly white city of Adelaide, a queer Yankunytjatjara theatre artist returns to Aputula, his Indigenous homeland in the heart of Australia, to perform on sacred Inma ground.
