by bureau | Mar 27, 2023 | case studies
This case study contributes to knowledge about the cultural history of energy in Australia by exploring a formative moment in the production of documentary and the expansion of energy industries—the post-war reconstruction of the 1940s and 50s. Two films, The Valley...
by bureau | Mar 27, 2023 | case studies
The 1970s was a pivotal time for Australian cinema and for the nation’s environmental movement. The successful battle to save the Franklin River from hydro development has been well chronicled, as has the revival of the feature film industry. Offering new insights...
by bureau | Nov 21, 2022 | case studies
Photo of Shell Film Unit, 1953 – from State Library of South Australia The 1940s was a crucial time for Australian documentary. In 1940, John Grierson, the reputed “father of British documentary” visited Australia and extolled the importance of the genre...
by bureau | Oct 21, 2022 | case studies
David Attenborough at the Great Barrier Reef – Image from: www.dfat.gov.au Sir David Attenborough is the most well-known figure associated with audiovisual media and environment globally. His television work has pioneered new modes of nonfiction, particularly the...
by bureau | Sep 21, 2022 | case studies
Abandoned mining infrastructure near Broken Hill, NSW. Photo credit to Melanie Ashe Broken Hill and far western New South Wales (NSW) is one of Australia’s premiere screen locations, with over 70 films and television series produced there since the 1970s. With its red...
by bureau | Aug 21, 2022 | case studies
Image Credit: Sally Ingleton As the crisis facing the planet becomes more pressing, documentary filmmaking that seeks to raise awareness and trigger the social and political change that is needed to confront environmental problems is growing in momentum. The release...
