FOCUS – First Nation FilmS

As a part of the City of Fremantle’s commitment to reconciliation, we are pleased to announce the next event as a part of the City’s Truth Telling program: FOCUS: First Nation Films

Over 2 Birak summer nights, join us under the stars in our scenic front garden to enjoy a selection of documentary feature and short films as part of City of Fremantle’s premier Indigenous focused film program.

This event will bring together a tapestry of films that focus on First Nation stories that speak to the impacts of colonisation and to the resilience and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

With your host Ron Bradfield Jr, and special guest speakers including local film director & senior Indigenous researcher at Murdoch University Dr Glen Stasiuk, renowned cinematographer & director Allan Collins ACS, and one of Australia finest contemporary historical documentary makers Tom Murray , this considered and special weekend of free music, conversations and films is a unique opportunity not to be missed.

Run times:

Sat 25

6.00pm            Gates Open

6.30pm            Maatakitj Acoustic set

7:00pm            Welcome to Country with Gerrard Shaw

7.10pm            In conversation with Ron Bradfield Jr, Allan Collins + Tom Murray

7.30pm            Dhakiyarr Vs The King (Dirs. Allan Collins & Tom Murray, 2003, 52 mins, RATED PG)

8.25pm            Interval

8.40pm            Whispering in Our Hearts (Dir. Mitch Torres, 2002, 52 mins, RATED PG)

Sun 26

6.00pm            Gates Open

6.45pm            Acoustic set (tba)

7.15pm            In conversation with Ron Bradfield Jnr, Dr Glen Stasiuk, Allan Collins + Tom Murray

7.30pm            Weewar  (Dir. Glen Stasiuk, 2006, 9 mins, RATED G)

7.40pm            The Skin of Others (Dir. Tom Murray, 2021, 100 mins, RATED PG)

City of Fremantle advises that these films may contain the names, voices and images of Aboriginal and Torress Strait islander people who are now deceased.
There is limited coarse language and limited harm to animals depicted. Parental Guidance is recommended.

• Bushtukka catering brought to you by  All Good Grub
• Non alcoholic drinks & treats brought to you by Combicoffeefreo
• BYO picnics welcome
• Please respect this is an Alcohol-free event

“The City of Fremantle’s First Nations film event is a rarity in an Australian film festival landscape that focusses on international cinema.  We desperately need more events that focus, as Fremantle is doing, on the wealth of talent and ideas that have been emerging for some years now among First Nations filmmakers around the country:  these films need more showcasing and celebrating!  There is a high profile First Nations Film Festival in Paris, France:  why not one at Fremantle!” – Andrew Pike, Ronin Films