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8th Festival of the Pacific Arts
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
We travel to Noumea, New Caledonia, for the 8th Festival of the Pacific Arts. The festival brought together Indigenous artists from 26 countries to take part in the 10-day festival. One of the largest delegations of Australian Indigenous artists to participate in the festival made their presence felt and proudly displayed their art, music and culture on a world stage. Part of ICAM series.
Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
It has been 10 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, 10 years in which deaths in custody have doubled. The most recent death in custody was Evan Slatter, a young man who committed suicide by hanging himself in his single cell at the Hakea Correctional Centre. Julie Nimmo attended his funeral in an attempt to illustrate to viewers the massive impact a suicide in custody has in the Aboriginal community. Part of ICAM series.
Art Therapy
- 2005
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
Statistics show that one in four women suffer from depression at some point in their life, and with men it's one in six. Experts in Indigenous health say it's double that in our communities. In this story we meet a group of remarkable women who are living day to day with mental illness, and how a small inner-city art class has changed their lives. From the Message Stick series.
Cherbourg (100 Year Anniversary)
- 2004
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
One hundred years ago, the Chief Protector of Aborigines in Queensland set up what he described as a dumping ground for the lame, the halt and the incorrigible black criminals of the State. The place he was talking about was Cherbourg. These days, Cherbourg is a thriving community of 2,500 people, 200 km north-west of Brisbane. The community recently had its 100-year anniversary, but as you'll see, it was more a celebration of survival then a centenary. From the Message Stick series.
The Cherry Pickers
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
A look at a recent production of the first Aboriginal play ever written, Kevin Gilbert's 'The Cherry Pickers'. The play, written in 1967, was Kevin's only foray into the world of theatre. Kevin was most noted as an activist for Aboriginal rights as well as a prolific writer and poet. Performed at the Sydney Theatre Company, this production of 'The Cherry Pickers' was directed by acclaimed director, Wesley Enoch, and was performed by an all Indigenous cast. Part of ICAM series.
Evelyn Scott
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
A profile of former Chairperson for the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Evelyn Scott. Evelyn has devoted much of her life to campaigning for the rights of Indigenous Australians, beginning from the 1967 Referendum when Aboriginal people fought for the right to become citizens, through to her involvement in achieving reconciliation in this country. Evelyn recalls the early days as well as talking about the personal sacrifices she's had to make in striving for equal rights for her people. Part of ICAM series.
ICAM Anzac Day Special
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
An in-depth look at the history of Indigenous men and women involved in Australia's defence forces throughout World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. We meet with men and women and their families about their involvement in the armed forces, their experiences and what it was like to fight for a country that they weren't even considered to be citizens of at the time and why it meant so much to fight for a country they loved so much. Part of ICAM series.
The Intervention
- 2008
- Documentary
- 56mins
- Completed
THE INTERVENTION examines the process of the federal intervention taking place in Indigenous communities in the Katherine region in the Northern Territory in the name of neglected and abused children.
Koori Inmates
- 1999
- Documentary
- 24mins
- Completed
KOORI INMATES focuses on four Aboriginal inmates incarcerated in various detention centres around NSW. Each person tells their own story of heartache, isolation and introspection, which for most has lead to a profound spiritual awakening.
The Lost Ones
- 2004
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
Academic Henry Reynolds and Queensland woman Bron Nurdin have never met, but they’re on the same journey. Both are trying to trace their Aboriginal heritage, their families and where they belong. Until they find it… they are the Lost Ones. From the Message Stick series.
Making a Mark
- 2004
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
Linda Burney is the first Indigenous member of the NSW Parliament. For Linda, this is the realisation of a life-long ambition and a natural vocation progression. Linda Burney's entry into politics has been honed by the roles she’s taken on during her career as educator, campaigner, board member, director, president - and her commitment to her family, friends and to community activities. From the Message Stick series.
Museum of the World
- 2008
- Documentary
- 2 x 52mins
- Completed
In June 2006 in Paris, French President Jacques Chirac opened the world's first museum to acknowledge the inherent artistic value of Indigenous art. Australian Aboriginal artists and curators have travelled to Paris to collaborate in the design of the museum.
Nest
- 2001
- Documentary
- 7 x 26mins
- Completed
The 'inside story' of people and their homes. Most of us have a natural curiosity which drives us to examine how strangers live, even if we don't have a particular interest in architecture or interior design. We are also capable of vicariously enjoying other people's excesses or mistakes, or the sheer daring and lunacy of their 'nests'. This program reveals how people from various walks of life feather their nests.
No Fixed Address
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
A special report on the plight of Sydney's Indigenous youth. The area in question is Redfern and Waterloo, about 5 km from Sydney's CBD. Altercations between youth and police have been reported as well as incidents of youth rioting and hurling bricks at passing vehicles. Tougher law and order were recommended for the area, however, what was left unexamined was the predicament that most of these children are coming from. Part of ICAM series.
One Nation
- 2000
- Documentary
- 2 x 30mins
- Completed
This special two part documentary looks at issues pertinent to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve practical reconciliation. Part One focuses on legal justice, incarceration rates and the increase in deaths in custody. Part two focuses on where reconciliation is headed in the wake of Corroboree 2000. Part of ICAM Series.
Opening the Common Gate
- 2007
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
OPENING THE COMMON GATE binds together the stories and personal experiences of Indigenous Australians who with humor and grace survived policies that were both draconian and racist. Through personal accounts of storytellers who experienced these times OPENING THE COMMON GATE explores citizenship, assimilation, integration and identity.
Pioneers of Love
- 2005
- Documentary
- 2 x 52mins
- Completed
A story of forbidden love. In 1910, a Russian settles in 'Little Siberia', Far North Queensland, and fights for the right to marry an Aboriginal woman. The story follows the family and the history of Australian race relations in the 20th century.
Sisters on the Move
- 2004
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
'Set your dreams in the stars and catch every one of them.' This is the advice that Nana has instilled in her two starstruck granddaughters, Nakkiah Lui and Lowanna Gibson. From the Message Stick series.
Stephen Hagan
- 2005
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
Stephen Hagan is the former government bureaucrat who became a household name when he fought to have the word 'Nigger' removed from a Toowoomba sports stadium. He took his fight all the way to the United Nations. This profile looks at his turbulent life, what happened in his past to motivate him and what effect his controversial campaign has had on his family. From the Message Stick series.
Third World United Nations Conference Against Racism
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
The World Conference Against Racism is the most significant world event in addressing racism in 30 years and has set the agenda for addressing racism for the next decade. The conference focused on action orientated and practical steps to eradicate racism, including measures of prevention, education, protection and the provision of effective remedies. It provided a unique and important opportunity to create a new world vision for the fight against racism in the 21st century. Part of ICAM series.
An Urban Love Story
- 2002
- Short film
- 6mins
- Completed
Marla is a Ngarrunga woman who lives in Kings Cross. She's seen the seedier side of life. Sunfly is a travelling cowboy from the Kimberley. Can their feelings for each other override their cultural differences?
Valerie Corbett
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
A profile of Perth elder, Valerie Corbett, or as she's affectionately known in the community, Nan Corbett. Raised in Yamatji country in Western Australia, Nan Corbett has spent over 35 years living in Perth with a door that is always open to those who need a hand. Having raised six children and countless grandchildren, Nan Corbett still continues to take in children off the streets despite suffering from diabetes. Part of ICAM series.
World of Dreamings
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Completed
Travels to the picturesque city of St Petersburg in Russia where the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) exhibited the 'World of Dreamings': the largest collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts to ever leave our shores. The exhibition aims to give a broad view of Aboriginal art by focusing on some of the highest achievements of Aboriginal artists from six distinct cultural blocs in Aboriginal Australia, each with its own artistic traditions in terms of materials, art styles and subject matter. Part of ICAM series.
Writing Wrongs
- 2004
- Documentary
- 15mins
- Completed
This short essay piece looks at the controversial issue of non-Indigenous academics and authors recording Indigenous stories and culture. From the Message Stick series.

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