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The Show Must Go On

A soul-searching journey that for the first time looks to explore mental health in the Australian entertainment industry

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Between Us

BETWEEN US is an intimate account of the effects of refugee and border policies on a young couple and their families.

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Undermined – Tales from the Kimberley

UNDERMINED investigates the politics of an area now branded “the future economic powerhouse of Australia,”

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No Time For Quiet

Struggling to find a sense of belonging and identity, a group of teenagers find their voice through a unique community.

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Backtrack Boys

A group of troubled boys are on a perilous course towards jail until they meet up with a free-wheeling jackaroo.

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