Eldon Booth

Never in a thousand years did Larry Woods believe he'd become a shoeshine man. In the 1980s, the flamboyant businessman was "made", a chauffeur-driven millionaire whose extravagant exploits even made tabloid fodder. A chance encounter with a shopkeeper would become the pivotal moment which led Larry from a lifestyle of wealthy self-indulgence to becoming an ambassador of goodwill and cheer.

When a local singing legend is diagnosed with a terminal illness, his son must find an estranged family member so they can make peace before time runs out.

When a group of teenagers reunite to memorialise their friend’s passing, latecomer Jed is forced to confront his unresolved grief before his erratic behaviour ruptures the sacred evening and severs the remaining relationships he has left.

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

Being different is difficult within a school where bullying and torment are the norm. Tight storytelling and great performances, with select camera coverage allowing the characters to work the frame.