MONTHLY WRAP - MARCH 2022

Welcome to our March edition of our Monthly Wrap. A showcases some of our favourite features, docos, shorts, music videos, tv series & more created by our members. 

This month we have some very important stories that we urge you to check out: 

• First Day - directed by Julie Kalceff
• 'Only One' by Ashli - directed by Chloe De Brito 
• All Good Things - directed by Simon Croker
• More Than This - directed by Kate Gorman & John Sheedy

FIRST DAY

Directed by Julie Kalceff

Children's TV Show 

In her second year at Hillview High, Hannah's run for Class Captain exposes an underlying level of transphobia among her classmates. She starts a group for LGBTQIA+ students but risks alienating her closest friends in the process.

Watch on ABC iView here.

Check out more of Julie's work here. 

'ONLY ONE' BY ASHLI

Directed by Chloe De Brito

Music Video

A cosy night out to the local chicken shop is turned upside down when Ashli locks eyes with her ex. Ashli escapes to the comfort of her Uber where she drifts in and out of a daze, reminiscing on what was and what could be. Shot on Darug country in Western Sydney at the locally iconic Chicken Man.

Watch on Youtube here. 

Check out more of Chloe's work here. 

ALL GOOD THINGS

Directed by Simon Croker

Short Film

Road trips usually signify a beginning, but for Isaac and his partner Levi this is their last chance to spend time together before they part ways. As they drive towards to their destination, Isaac finds that maybe he isn’t as prepared for this breakup as he’d first thought.

Watch on ABC iView here. 

Check out more of Simon work here.

MORE THAN THIS

Directed by Kate Gorman & John Sheedy

TV Series

A slice of life teen drama that explores the overwhelming, messy, difficult and beautiful issues surrounding teenagers' lives, as characters explore relationships, sexuality, grades, online social life, family pressures and taking risks.

Watch on Paramount Plus here. 

MONTHLY WRAP - FEB 2022

Welcome to our February edition of our Monthly Wrap. A showcases some of our favourite features, docos, shorts, music videos, tv series & more created by our members. 

This month we have a collection of work that aims to challenge, excite and capture you! 

• Araatika! Rise Up! - directed by Larissa Behrendt
• Troppo - directed by Yolanda Ramke
• Feels like a Different Thing by Confidence Man - directed by W.A.M. Bleakley

ARAATIKA! RISE UP!

Directed by Larissa Behrendt

Feature Documentary

Former National Rugby League (NRL) star Dean Widders is a man on a mission. After fellow Indigenous players Preston Campbell, Timana Tahu and George Rose devised their own pre-game performance to match the haka of their Maori counterparts, Widders began a journey to bring this dance – and First Nations pride more broadly – to the game.

Watch on SBS On Demand here.

TROPPO

Directed by Yolanda Ramke

TV Series

An eccentric private investigator with a criminal past recruits a disgraced ex-cop to help solve the disappearance of a Korean tech pioneer in the wilds of Far North Queensland. 

Watch on ABC iView here.

Check out more of Yolanda's work here. 

'FEELS LIKE A DIFFERENT THING' by Confidence Man

Directed by W.A.M. Bleakley

Music Video

Shot in Coober Pedy on 16mm film, this music clip features stunning red earth locations, high octane hoolagism and things blowing up. 

Watch on Youtube here. 

Check out more of W.A.M's work here. 

MONTHLY WRAP - JAN 2022

Welcome to the 'Monthly Wrap', where the ADG showcases some of our favourite features, docos, shorts, music videos, tv series, online content etc. created by our members. 

We’re so excited to share with you our first Monthly Wrap featuring four nuanced, thoughtful and intricate works... 

• Love Me - directed by Emma Freeman
• St Augustine - directed by Thomas Wilson-White
• The PM’s Daughter - directed by Julietta Boscolo, Erin White & Alana Hicks
• Safety by Kat Edwards - directed by Gabriel Morrison

LOVE ME

Directed by Emma Freeman

TV Mini Series
LOVE ME is a story about love, loss and the complexity of family relationships experienced by three different family members at distinct times of life.

Watch on Binge here: Love Me

ST. AUGUSTINE

Directed by Thomas Wilson-White

Short Film

While staying by the sea, a young man becomes aware of a third person in his floundering relationship.

Watch on Film Shortage here: St Augustine - Drama, Suspense // Featured Short Film (filmshortage.com)

THE PM’S DAUGHTER

Directed by Julietta Boscolo, Erin White & Alana Hicks

Political Drama for Kids

Cat is like any other teenager, with one difference: her mother is the new Prime Minister of Australia. Along with her new friends, Cat navigates life in the spotlight, while tracking down a hidden threat to her mum.

Watch on ABC iView here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/pm-s-daughter

SAFETY by Kat Edwards

Directed by Gabriel Morrison

Music Video

A surreal narrative following a young woman trying to navigate the end of a long term relationship, shot in the remote southwest hydro dams in Tasmania.

Watch on Youtube here:Kat Edwards - Safety (Official Music Video) - YouTube

HAVE YOU WATCHED SOME GREAT AUSSIE CONTENT RECENTLY?  

We’re always on the lookout for great new Australian content to feature on next month’s wrap! Remember we are looking for recent work that is available to watch now! Whether it's a hit new show you're loving or a tiktok series, the Monthly Wrap is here to introduce and celebrate Australian work! 

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