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.
2023
Tied
Sungwon longs to be a musical theatre actor, but failed audition. Her friends, her family, the whole world, don't understand why she continues to pursue these unrealistic dreams. One day she finds an old book and leaves a message of her pain and despair inside. To her surprise, someone has left a response in the book, that encourages and consoles her. Through the old book, her and the mysterious stranger go on a powerful journey as they come to a deeper understanding of themselves.
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.
Broken Mirror
The screen is splitted in four parts. Within each of them, Sarah notices an unknown presence hiding in her home. Who's the stranger? Is he ill-intended? What's that familiar look?
Great Seeing You
A young woman's sense of self buckles under the stress of watching a close friendship fade away.
Curl
Forty-year-old Johan is in the midst of an important job interview when his mother unexpectedly shows up and decides to 'help out'. "Curl" is a humorous examination of the bond between parents and children, and a heartwarming reminder that we never fully outgrow our parents' love and attention.