LIKE MY BROTHER

‘I believe footy has the power to change girls lives forever. We just need one (playing AFLW). One to start it off.’
– Dianne Moore, Tiwi Story Advisor, Co-Producer

LIKE MY BROTHER is so much bigger than football. This is a story about what it takes to dare to dream; have hope for the future and the power of family. Under the much loved banner of Australian sport, the films sets out to explore universal questions of female empowerment : ‘Can she do it?’. Can ‘she’ leave all she knows and travel 5000km away from home, surrounded by strangers and where she is expected to perform? Can ‘she’ stand up to those around her and push on, gaining confidence to use her voice and lead on and off the field? Can ‘she’ walk with pride in two worlds? Can she’ handle the pressure of being the first? This is a film of light and shade, but first and foremost it’s a joyful story about girls achieving dreams and defining success on their own terms.

On a local level, LIKE MY BROTHER aims to inspire future generations of young Tiwi girls by sharing a story of young women brave enough to follow their dreams, stepping up as role models for better health, education and empowering choices.

By sharing a universal story of personal growth against the odds we aim to influence a global audience to place pressure on those in power to support, create and offer active, realistic and respectful pathways that set girls up for success.

From an audience member following a screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival August 12, 2024
“I loved this film! So moving and brilliantly made. Saw a preview at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Such a fresh and unique story that speaks beyond the bounds of a national game to a universal audience.”

For LIKE MY BROTHER to become part of the Australian curriculum.

Working with COOL.ORG we have created a landing page for LIKE MY BROTHER to be readily accessed by Australian teachers targeting years 9 and 10. LIKE MY BROTHER – DARE TO DREAM houses learning units tied to the Australian Curriculum. Launching with THREE LESSONS – 1. Understanding the Narrative and Key Themes 2. Identifying and Responding to Key Themes 3. Analysing Characters. The cost of each lesson is $3500+gst It is our hope to increase the number of lessons to TEN.

This question is best answered by Tiwi Co-Producers:

TAMMY ABALA // “The Tiwi translation for Mamanta is “Friends”. This is the name of our business because we believe in and action genuine collaboration, promoting and affecting positive cross-cultural relationships, Mamanta is key in bringing local and cultural nuance to the professional creative team. Being a Tiwi business based in the Tiwi community, we are closely connected with community strengths and ambitions. This is how hope ripples. “

DIANNE MOORE // “I have been involved in this project since the beginning and would love to see it through until the end. I have also been involved in the girls lives for many years, not only as one of their teachers but
as family. They will be my main priority, making sure they are ok with the final product. It is important
that the community feels comfortable with this final process and understand what the project is
about. I feel my connection to the community will help with this.”

With LIKE MY BROTHER in cinemas our call to action is simple! WE NEED TO CREATE 10 LESSONS FOR TEACHERS. ATM WE HAVE LAUNCHED WITH THREE. PLEASE HELP. Each lesson costs $3500. Lessons can carry corporate / foundation branding if you so choose. PLEASE help us get the messages of this film out to EVERY YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENT IN AUSTRALIA!!