Dylan River

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Dylan River

Dylan River is an filmmaker from Alice Springs, Australia. He grew up in a creative family filled with numerous filmmakers and from an early age thought filmmaking was boring and not for him! He couldn’t have been more wrong. In 2013, his debut documentary "Buckskin", won the Foxtel Documentary Prize at the 60th annual Sydney Film Festival, followed by its airdate on ABC. In 2015, Dylan's first …

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Finding MaawirranggaFinding Maawirrangga · 2017
Finding Maawirrangga
2017
MovieDocumentary
Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.
Sweet CountrySweet Country · 2018
Sweet Country
6.62018
MovieWesternCrime
In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Ward OneWard One · 2018
Ward One
2018
MovieDrama
An Old Fella teaches a Young Fella there are more ways than one to heal the spirit.
Audrey NapanangkaAudrey Napanangka · 2023
Audrey Napanangka
8.02023
MovieDocumentary
The story of a Warlpiri woman, Audrey, and her Sicilian partner Santo as they navigate through colonial systems to keep the children they care for together. Audrey Napanangka was born at a time when the world was changing for the people in the Central Australian Desert. Settler colonisation was permeating the desert and forced changes and the fusion of two worlds shifted Audrey’s life forever. Today, Audrey raises young people to walk in many worlds, by centering culture, language, and Law in their lives alongside mainstream education. The intimate footage filmed over 10 years in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Yuendumu and Audrey’s Warlpiri country Mount Theo, showcases a heartwarming story about the power of kinship and family in what is known as Australia.
A Sunburnt ChristmasA Sunburnt Christmas · 2020
A Sunburnt Christmas
6.82020
MovieComedyCrime
The lives of a struggling family are upended when a runaway criminal dressed as Santa Claus crashes onto their property. A wily teenager seizes the opportunity to save the farm—and bring her fractured family back together.
Finke: There & BackFinke: There & Back · 2018
Finke: There & Back
6.82018
MovieDocumentary
The iconic Finke Desert Race, the largest off-road motorsport event in the southern hemisphere and Australia's fastest, deadliest, toughest and certainly dustiest race. Filmed over three years, Finke explores the race from within – competitors, organisers, paramedics, and the drive to win against the desert at all costs. Finke is a visual adventure of inspiration and danger, excitement and spills.
Nulla NullaNulla Nulla · 2015
Nulla Nulla
7.62015
MovieComedy
Fresh out of the academy, White Cop experiences his first taste of Aboriginal community life, as Black Cop puts him to the test.
The Australian DreamThe Australian Dream · 2019
The Australian Dream
7.22019
MovieDocumentary
AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity, and belonging.

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Audrey NapanangkaAudrey Napanangka · 2023
Audrey Napanangka
8.02023
MovieDocumentary
The story of a Warlpiri woman, Audrey, and her Sicilian partner Santo as they navigate through colonial systems to keep the children they care for together. Audrey Napanangka was born at a time when the world was changing for the people in the Central Australian Desert. Settler colonisation was permeating the desert and forced changes and the fusion of two worlds shifted Audrey’s life forever. Today, Audrey raises young people to walk in many worlds, by centering culture, language, and Law in their lives alongside mainstream education. The intimate footage filmed over 10 years in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Yuendumu and Audrey’s Warlpiri country Mount Theo, showcases a heartwarming story about the power of kinship and family in what is known as Australia.

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