Cultural leader, entrepreneur, impresario, entertainer, activist. Melbourne opera singer Tiriki Onus thought he knew his charismatic grandfather Bill, until an unearthed 70-year-old silent film suggests he might have been the first ever Aboriginal filmmaker. As Tiriki journeys across the continent and chases down myriad leads about his grandfather, a compelling untold story of activism, resistance and politically driven art-making unfolds. With all the intrigue of the best detective fiction.
Nominee
A Side Of Rice
A Side of Rice is feature length documentary about 50 year screen and stage veteran, Nick Rice, as he prepares his one man autobiographical stage show. The show explores his childhood, the moment he got the acting bug, growing up in Winnipeg, his relationship with his mother, the loss of his first child, the birth of his second and the challenges of a career on stage.
Great Seeing You
A young woman's sense of self buckles under the stress of watching a close friendship fade away.
Meet The Sky
Two sisters travel to a reservation to learn about Kanien'kehá:ka culture. Due to the progression of her illness, Andie intends to live out her days there. Mel, on the other hand, rejects both the truth about Andie’s diagnosis and the importance of bringing ceremony into their lives.
Young Belarus
Out of fear for his life, a young Belarusian rapper escapes to Poland. He is trying to balance between following his dreams and the fight for freedom of his homeland, yet this is made no easier by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and his opportunity to move to the US.
Old Chain
A woman and her dark shadow live peacefully within an enchanted landscape, until mysterious entities disrupt their harmony.