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Screen Australia announces over $1.7 million for seven documentaries

29/11/2023

29 11 2023 - Media release Screen Australia announces over $1.7 million for seven documentaries

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Screen Australia has announced three documentaries funded through the Commissioned Program and four projects through the Producer Program that will share in over $1.7 million of production funding.

Among the projects are Deeper that follows Thai Cave Rescue divers Richard Harris and Craig Challen on their fascinating exploration of the deepest freshwater cave in the world; NITV feature Skin in the Game which dives into the highly-contested world of rugby league and women's sport in Australia hosted by proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman and rugby league royalty, Marlee Silva; Floodland documents Australia's most flood-prone postcode of Lismore and the aftermath of the 2022 floods; and SBS documentary Osher G nsberg: My Journey Beyond Pain, the follow-up to Osher G nsberg: A Matter of Life and Death.

Screen Australia Head of Documentary Alex West said, From exploring the natural phenomena and the power of Mother Nature to the complexity of our minds and bodies, this diverse collection of documentaries is not to be missed. We are proud to be supporting such talented creatives in our shared mission to bring voices from all walks of life to the screen and are excited that viewers will have the opportunity to be immersed in these deeply personal stories.

The projects funded through the Commissioned Program are:

Osher G nsberg: My Journey Beyond Pain: This one-hour follow-up to Osher G nsberg: A Matter of Life and Death for SBS follows presenter Osher G nsberg as he undertakes a personal investigation into his own pain journey and where he not only meets people living with chronic pain and explores new treatments, but also those who enjoy pain and seek it out. David Galloway (War on Waste) is writing/executive producing, with Ashley Davies (Could You Survive on the Breadline?) and Leonie Lowe (Osher G nsberg: A Matter of Life and Death) also attached as executive producers. My Journey Beyond Pain is funded in association with SBS. It is financed with support from Screen NSW. International sales will be managed by Escapade Media.

Skin in the Game: This 60-minute documentary for NITV follows Marlee Silva, a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman who grew up in the world of rugby league as the daughter of legendary footballer, Rod Rocket' Silva. Now, as an emerging sports commentator and media star, Marlee dives into the highly-contested world of rugby league and women's sport in Australia to ask where we are heading as a nation. Skin in the Game is written and directed by Dena Curtis (A League of Her Own), with Marlee Silva (Tiddas 4 Tiddas), Laurie Critchley and Georgia Woodward of Magda s Big National Health Check executive producing. It is financed in association with NITV, with support from Screen NSW and the Shark Island Institute.

Australia: An Unofficial History: This three-part series for SBS cracks open a forgotten vault to reveal the stories and pictures of Australia as it went through a startling transformation in the 1970s. This documentary depicts a country that resisted change for so long and highlights what eventuated into the modern nation we now know exploring the difficulties that underrepresented groups living in Australia experienced and the gains they made that now need to be protected. Australia: An Unofficial History is from writer/director Chris Eley (Designing a Legacy), director Pauline Clague (When Colin Met Joyce), director Ili Bar (Australia's Open) and producers Jo-anne McGowan (River, Mountain) and Rebecca Bennett (Ghosthunter). It is financed in association with SBS with support from the National Film Sound Archive (NFSA), Screen NSW and The Post Lounge. International sales will be managed by ABC Commercial and post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW.

The projects funded through the Producer Program are:

Deeper: This feature-length documentary follows heroes of the Thai Cave Rescue, Dr Richard Harry Harris and his dive partner Dr Craig Challen, as they challenge themselves to solve the mystery of one of the world's deepest freshwater cave systems, New Zealand s Pearse Resurgence. As they tackle the last frontier of exploration, pushing to record depths in a cold, dark and scary underworld, they will test the relationships of those closest to them, including each other. Attached is writer/director Jennifer Peedom (Sherpa) and producer Blayke Hoffman (International Emmy Award-winning Harley & Katya). Sarah Noonan (OneFour: Against All Odds) and Jo-anne McGowan (Mountain) are attached as executive producers. It is financed in association with Screen NSW who are also supporting post, digital and visual effects. Local distribution is by Madman Entertainment, with K2 studios managing international sales.

Floodland: A feature-length documentary following Australia's most flood-prone postcode of Lismore, after it was shattered by its worst-ever catastrophe in 2022. Floodland goes beyond the headlines of the most expensive climate disaster in Australia's history and asks whether the region as we know it can survive. In the struggle for the soul of Lismore, Bundjalung leaders emerge with a different vision, where First Nations knowledge plays a vital role in healing, planning and respecting the rivers. Through the story of Floodland, audiences are confronted with a challenging history and an uncertain future that affects us all. Writing/directing is Jordan Giusti (Reptile, Grevillea) and co-writing is Joseph Nizeti (River). Also attached are producers Gal Greenspan and Rachel Forbes and executive producer Alice Burgin, whose credits include The Defenders. It is produced in association with VicScreen. Local distribution is managed by Bonsai Films, with post, digital and visual effects supported by Blu
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