Big and Little Films Big and Little Films i(A106037 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: ca. 2002 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 2010 Melbourne, Victoria,
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1 9 form y separately published work icon Lou Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Belinda Chayko ) Australia : Big and Little Films , 2010 Z1688581 2010 single work film/TV

'Just as suddenly as Lou's father walked out of her life, her grandfather tangos in - bringing chaos to the council house Lou shares with her mother and sisters. Doyle, who has Alzheimer's Disease, confuses 11-year-old Lou with his former wife. Lou plays along, using Doyle to gain power over her mother. But instead of power, Lou finds love' (Big and Little Films website).

1 8 form y separately published work icon Saved Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Tony Ayres ) Australia : Big and Little Films , 2009 Z1572378 2009 single work film/TV

'This premiere television movie stars Claudia Karvan as a woman who becomes the advocate for a young Iranian detainee, and develops a complex relationship with him that threatens her marriage.

'Julia is a young mother trying to come to terms with the loss of her new born to SIDS. While her husband Peter throws himself into work to cope with the tragedy, Julia becomes more despairing and isolated from the world around her. Recognising that she needs a distraction, her sister-in-law suggests that Julia accompany her to the Detention Centre where she volunteers as an advocate for detainees. Julia reluctantly accepts the offer, and while there, meets Amir Farshchi, a young Iranian asylum seeker.

'Amir claims to be a student persecuted by the Iranian authorities, but the Department of Immigration disputes his identity. Amir is severely depressed, suicidal and close to deportation. Julia is immediately drawn to his vulnerability and throws herself obsessively into his case - much to the disapproval of her in-laws and husband Peter, whose tolerance is tested by the growing closeness between the young detainee and his wife.

'When Amir is finally released from detention, Julia welcomes him into her home only to find herself increasingly attracted to the handsome, damaged young man. Growing more suspicious of Amir's identity and his relationship with his wife, Peter eventually asks Amir to leave the family home.

'When Julia finds out what has happened she is furious and runs into the arms of Amir. Now Julia must decide whether her marriage is worth saving and which man she truly loves.'

Source: SBS Television website, http://www.sbs.com.au/
Sighted: 31/03/2009

1 25 form y separately published work icon The Home Song Stories Tony Ayres , ( dir. Tony Ayres ) Australia : Big and Little Films Porchlight Films , 2007 Z1390692 2007 single work film/TV (taught in 4 units)

'This is the true story of Rose, a glamorous Shanghai nightclub singer, who struggles to survive in '70s Australia with two young children. Based on writer/director Tony Ayres' own life, The Home Song Stories is an epic tale of mothers and sons, mothers and daughters, unrequited love, secrets and betrayal.'

Source: Australian Film Commission. (Sighted: 8/10/2014)

1 5 form y separately published work icon Call Me Mum Kathleen Mary Fallon , ( dir. Margot Nash ) Australia : Big and Little Films SBS Television , 2006 6880506 2006 single work film/TV

'Kate is on a plane taking Warren, her 18 year old Torres Strait Islander foster son, to meet Flo, his birth mother, who is gravely ill in hospital in Brisbane. Flo hasn't seen Warren since she took him to the hospital on Thursday Island when he was a toddler and the white authorities took him away. But as Warren, Flo and Kate all prepare themselves for the reunion, unbeknown to them, Kate's Brisbane based parents, Keith and Dellmay, are planning a different kind of reunion.' (Source: IMDb website)

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