Mandjah Boodjah

Mandjah Boodjah is about reconciliation…
Mandjah Boodjah is about learning…
Mandjah Boodjah is about co-existance…
The way it should have been from the start.

In collaboration with the Mandjah Boodjah Aboriginal Corporation, funded by the Australian Government Living in Harmony initiative.

24 minute production [2005]

Noongar of the Beeliar (Swan River)

Hello everyone,
You will come sit, look and listen,
About the Noongar owners of the river lands,
We speak of a long time ago in the Noongar creation time,
Today and in the future.

In collaboration with the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council, assisted via the State Government of WA 175th Anniversary funding

22 minute production [2005/6]

The Ngallak Koort Boodja Project

A Celebration of Noongar Country within the 2006 UWA Perth International Arts Festival

When the epic Ngallak Koort Boodja (Our Heart Land) canvas was presented in public for the first time on the opening night of the 2006 UWA Perth International Arts Festival it was a project that was a long time coming. This production highlights the concept of a major artwork uniting all 14 Noongar clan groups of the Noongar nation.

In collaboration with the Perth International Arts Festival 2006, funded through the Australia Council for the Arts & Healthway Australia.

56 minute production [2006

Robotics Project

A Government Funded initiative promoting science and engineering to Indigenous students in local State Schools in Western Australia. Adapted from the British Television series “ Robot Wars ” students build and design Robots utilising latest engineering techniques and technology.

Made possible with the Kwinana Industries Education Partnership (KIEP),
funded via Department of Education, Science & Training.

15 mins [2006

Yued Boodjah (working title)

A visual document focusing on the northern most point of Noongar land in Western Australia. It documents significant sites & places, stories and history through the voices of local Edlers.

Yued was funded with the assistance of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council to archive Noongar information and perspectives.

Currently in post-production

Yirra Yaakin Projects

Established as a broad community program and a development base to ensure growth and prosperity of Indigenous trainees in the theatre industry. Yirra Yaakin’s priority is to ensure Aboriginal theatre provides opportunities for Aboriginal artists in all levels of creation and production. Their vision is to continue producing award-winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, authentic and culturally appropriate.

Whaloo & Mutta Car Sorry Business performance (plus show-reel)

Gray Surgical

Demonstration Videos for Medical Company

Gray Surgical is committed to providing surgeons and hospitals with excellence in products and service. "Producing quality retraction systems for the specialist surgeon"

Short series of demonstation videos for commercial use. [2005]

Footprints in the Sand

BlackRussian Productions (SBS TV)

A story of love for family, country and culture.
In 1977 a Martu couple – Warri & Yatungka – were escorted in from the Gibson Desert by their friend Mudjon. Forty years before, this desert ‘Romeo & Juliet’ defied traditional Aboriginal marriage law to live as exiles in their own country. Around the world the couple became known as “the last of the nomads”. Through the voice of their son and other family members, witness as the story of Warri, Yatungka & Mudjon is told nearly thirty years on…

Part of the National Indigenous Documentary Funding (NIDF7)
Funded via the Australian Film Commission (AFC), Film Finance Corporation (FFC), ScreenWest (WA), Lotterywest & SBS independent.

26 minute documentary [2007]

Weewar - A Bindjareb Warrior [Director’s Cut]

Waugal Aboriginal Corporation (Pinjarra) in conjection with BlackRussian Productions & Noir Media.

In 1842 the Crown prosecuted Weewar, a Bindjareb Nyungar warrior, for carrying out tribal payback by spearing Dyung of the Mooro group. When Weewar heard that Dyung, a member of the tribe responsible for the death of his son, was moving through Binjareb territory he was governed by one law – traditional Aboriginal law. Weewar’s trial became the test case in Western Australia which determined that British Law took precedence over traditional law.

A Drama short-film (Deadly Yarns II) via Message Stick ABC TV Program.

Funded via the ABC, ScreenWest & the Film & TV Institute (Fremantle)

Nominated at the 2006 West Australian Screen Awards for Best Production Design.

Showcased at the 2006 SPLIF Revelation Perth International Film Festival

mins [2006]

Broken Bonds

Salt Lake Productions

Sometimes the wisdom to endure and succeed must be found within. Broken Bonds is a gritty tale of social realism, portraying both the negative and positive aspects of the Indigenous family culture. Ryan, a boy who endures lifes hardships from a young age, embarks upon a mission to make his life better through his connection to his country and culture.
Drama short-film (Deadly Yarns)
via Message Stick ABC TV Program

Funded via the ABC, ScreenWest & the Film & TV Institute (Fremantle)

6 mins [2004]

Winner of Best Short Film at 2004 West Australian Screen Awards.

Showcased at the 2005/2006 St Kilda International Film Festival.

Opportunity Costs

Salt Lake Productions

Drama short-film (Murdoch University)

2nd Best Short Film @ 'Muddy Shorts' Student Guild Film Festival 2003

10 mins [2003]

The Forgotten

BlackRussian Productions

These 20th Century Aboriginal Soldiers have replaced the spear with the gun – the kangaroo hide with the khaki uniform – the boomerang with the grenade – they were warriors then are warriors still.

Documentary short – funded via the Australian Institute for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).

39 mins – Dircetor’s Cut [2002]

Winner of Best Documentary Production at 2003 West Australian Screen Awards (WASA)

Award for Excellence for Achievement in Documentary – Screen Academy Festival 2002.