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1 6 form y separately published work icon The New Boy Warwick Thornton , ( dir. Warwick Thornton ) Australia : Dirty Films Scarlett Pictures De Maio Entertainment , 2023 25529502 2023 single work film/TV

'In an exhilarating start to the film, a brave Aboriginal boy (Reid) is engaged in a battle with police, fighting with all his might. Eventually subdued, he is sent off to a remote monastery – and home to orphaned boys – run by Sister Eileen (Blanchett). The kindly nun has a calming effect on the new boy, and he also forms connections with Sister Mum (Mailman) and George (Blair) who manages the farmlands. An attempt at bullying the new boy falls flat, and he soon becomes an established, unique presence at the monastery. But he possesses unusual powers, and as Sister Eileen’s religious zeal intensifies, things begin to unravel. '

Source: Sydney Film Festival. 

1 17 form y separately published work icon Ruben Guthrie Brendan Cowell , ( dir. Brendan Cowell ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2015 8474049 2015 single work film/TV

A hard-drinking advertising executive is given a second chance by his long-suffering girlfriend, on condition that he stays away from alcohol for a year.

1 19 form y separately published work icon Black Comedy Steven Oliver , Elizabeth Wymarra , Bjorn Stewart , Nakkiah Lui , Jon Bell , ( dir. Beck Cole et. al. )agent Australia : ABC Television Indigenous Department Scarlett Pictures , 2014 8021370 2014 series - publisher film/TV

'The six-episode series Black Comedy, written by and starring indigenous performers, is the first comedy by the ABC's Indigenous Department. Since its launch in 2010, the department has primarily produced critically acclaimed drama including Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street and telemovie Mabo. 'The series combines a mix of obsercational physical shetches, historical sketches and parodies of TV, film and commericials.' (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald online; Koori Mail issue, 587, 2014:4)

1 21 form y separately published work icon The Darkside Warwick Thornton , ( dir. Warwick Thornton ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2013 Z1912218 2013 single work film/TV horror 'Aboriginal people live on the threshold of two worlds - one of everyday reality and the other of spirits, demons and entities. Although they might seem stoic and complacent, with the clash of these two worlds the reality is we should all be scared shitless. Director Warwick Thornton has assembled a collection of poignant, sad, funny and absurd ghost tales from across the country and will bring them to life with some of Australia's most iconic actors being the storytellers. The Darkside gives a black perspective on the afterlife.' (Source: Screen Australia)
1 27 form y separately published work icon Here I Am Beck Cole , ( dir. Beck Cole ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2010 Z1763304 2010 single work film/TV

'Fresh out of prison, beautiful yet complex Karen is a young woman with a burning desire to turn her life around for good. Upon her release from prison she finds herself on the streets with no-one to call for help. Determined to stay on track Karen finds shelter at Temple House - a safe haven for Aboriginal women like herself. With the support of her new family of friends Karen begins the journey of reconnecting with her estranged mother and her young daughter and is soon propelled to face the difficult truth that shame is a powerful force and sometimes the most important person to forgive is yourself.'

Source: 'Young and Old: Connecting Generations'. AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2011 (http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research/conf2011/docs/Program.pdf)

1 form y separately published work icon Bourke Boy Adrian Wills , ( dir. Adrian Wills ) Potts Point : Scarlett Pictures , 2009 Z1587805 2009 single work film/TV

An adopted Aboriginal boy, Russell is a troublemaker who has been suspended from school and arrested. The narrative sees him fly to Bourke, the town where he was born, with his white foster father, John. The trip is John's way of trying to find an opportunity to communicate with his foster son before it's too late. For John the trip is simply a tick-off list - visit the Bourke District Hospital, visit the Aboriginal reserve, go for a swim, etc. For Russell, however, the trip is much more personal. When John leaves him alone briefly Russell tries to get hold of as much as he can, including his birth mother's name and a handful of earth which he puts into his pocket. He also experiences racism by a white hotel manager.

1 142 form y separately published work icon Samson and Delilah Warwick Thornton , ( dir. Warwick Thornton ) Scarlett Pictures CAAMA Productions , 2009 Z1561915 2009 single work film/TV (taught in 9 units)

'Samson and Delilah tells the story of two Aboriginal teenagers in a remote community. They live in a sparse environment but one that absorbs all manner of cultural influences, where dot painting and country music exist side by side. Samson gets through his days by sniffing, while Delilah is the caregiver for her nana before taking a moment for herself to listen to Latino music. Their journey ranges across many of the most urgent issues concerning Indigenous people in Australia, homelessness, poverty, domestic violence and substance abuse, but it does so with tenderness, dignity, and even humour.'

Source: Adelaide Film Festival website, www.adelaidefilmfestival.org/ Sighted: 23/02/2009

1 1 form y separately published work icon Done Dirt Cheap Debbie Carmody , ( dir. Debbie Carmody ) Sydney : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 Z1465001 2007 single work film/TV 'The film is set in the gold mining town of Kalgoorlie and follows Amos who has come up with an ingenious way to make money from an unsuspecting tourist Lenny, who walks into Amos's plot and gets less than what he bargained for.' (Screen West - Western Australia)
1 1 form y separately published work icon Back Seat Pauline Whyman , ( dir. Pauline Whyman ) Sydney : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 Z1464818 2007 single work film/TV 'Back Seat is a film inspired by Pauline Whyman's own life experiences. It tells the story of 12-year-old Janine, a young Aboriginal girl which her foster parents take for the first visit to her biological family.' (Creative Spirits Info/Resources)
1 2 form y separately published work icon Nana Warwick Thornton , ( dir. Warwick Thornton ) Sydney : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 Z1464311 2007 single work film/TV

'Nana's granddaughter thinks Nana's pretty special. She loves her Nana because she helps the old people, she's a good painter and other people love her too. Nana's got everyone under control.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Blood Lines Jacob Nash , ( dir. Jacob Nash ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229490 2007 single work film/TV

'BLOOD LINES is about finding your heritage in urban Australia. Finding out where your blood runs...'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Jackie Jackie Adrian Wills , ( dir. Adrian Wills ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229437 2007 single work film/TV

'Jinaali is a sweet, overweight Aboriginal checkout chick at the local supermarket. Her boss, Mr Chuck, is constantly on her back until Jinaali finds a voice of her own. Have you got your Jackie Jackie doll yet?'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon The Turtle Kelli Cross , ( dir. Kelli Cross ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229267 2007 single work film/TV

'Thirteen-year-old Jason is going through the changes to become a young man. His mother sends him to the only decent role model she can think of, his paternal grandfather, for a holiday at a small coastal town.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Sharpeye Aaron Fa’Aoso , ( dir. Aaron Fa’Aoso ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229189 2007 single work film/TV

'When 11-year-old Whalen spies a Special Forces dinghy off the jetty, the whole town gets in on the action to outdo the professionals at their own game. Set in the Torres Strait Island communities of Barnaga and Seisia, SHARPEYE tells the story of the Charlie Company.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Too Late Michael Longbottom , ( dir. Michael Longbottom ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229137 2007 single work film/TV

'Ben's plea for forgiveness leads to a shocking discovery.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Two Big Boys Jon Bell , ( dir. Jon Bell ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7229055 2007 single work film/TV

'Two brothers face a crisis of dignity, which causes them to examine their relationship and sets them on a quest to become indeed, two big boys.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Days Like These Martin Leroy Adams , ( dir. Martin Leroy Adams ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7228902 2007 single work film/TV

'Trying to find a job, Dan has to overcome social stereotypes.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Custard Michelle Blanchard , ( dir. Michelle Blanchard ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7228830 2007 single work film/TV

Custard tells the story of a young Aboriginal woman who visits her grandmother after the death of the grandfather. She is looking for answers to her many questions. Although a sad film, it is not without humour when the granddaughter reads out a modified death certificate where the old man died of an overdose of custard. Custard is based on a true story.

1 form y separately published work icon Hush Dena Napuljarri Curtis , ( dir. Dena Napuljarri Curtis ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7228717 2007 single work film/TV

'Ethel and her friend Mary resort to an unlikely occupation at night to top up their pensions. Ethel's daughter is horrified when she discovers they are not really 'playing cards'.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Kwatye Tricia Morton-Thomas , ( dir. Tricia Morton-Thomas ) Australia : Scarlett Pictures , 2007 7228629 2007 single work film/TV

'Who would have thought a glass of water could cause so much havoc?'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

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