Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 minutes ago
We're delighted to share this moment from the AFTRS production – Rock Steady. This short documentary was filmed on Biripi and Gumbaynggirr Country on NSW's Mid North Coast, and uncovers Australia's environmental crisis as ancient forests, critical to endangered species and ecosystems survival, are being destroyed.
Director Lauri said about the film, “Local ecologists and activists reflect on their fight to protect these vital habitats. As you read this, these same forests fall- the urgency to #endnativeforestlogging is NOW. With deep gratitude to Uncle John Clarke OAM, Uncle Michael Jarrett, and the Biripi and Gumbaynggirr Peoples for their permission to film on each distinct Country. Save Bulga Forest, The Great Koala National Park and our native endangered species from irreparable damage. Nothing changes if nothing changes.”
AFTRS short documentaries from the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production students are streaming in collaboration with SBS On Demand, sharing compelling, world-class Australian stories and showcasing the exceptional, diverse student talent from AFTRS.
These short-form productions were created in response to a brief to explore culture and unique identity as part of the three-year program.
Head over to SBS On Demand to watch the full films and be inspired by these gems!
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/collection/aftrs-documentary-showcase
Find out more about AFTRS Documentary:
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2024/aftrs-documentary-showcases-streaming-now-at-sbs-on-demand-and-docplay/
CREW
Writer Director – Lauri Jones-Male
Producer – Ali Wildberger
Cinematographer – Grant Hardwick
Assistant Director – Violet Simpson
Sound Editor – Grant Hardwick
Post-Production Coordinator – Monique Placko
BTS – Dion Carrothers
Featuring:
Mark Graham, Christopher Sheed OAM, Mitra Ellis, Kathryn Dolphin
Subscribe for more from AFTRS:
↳ AFTRS: hyperurl.co/AFTRS_Subscribe
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Find out more about the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS):
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au
We're delighted to share this moment from the AFTRS production – Rock Steady. This short documentary was filmed on Biripi and Gumbaynggirr Country on NSW's Mid North Coast, and uncovers Australia's environmental crisis as ancient forests, critical to endangered species and ecosystems survival, are being destroyed.
Director Lauri said about the film, “Local ecologists and activists reflect on their fight to protect these vital habitats. As you read this, these same forests fall- the urgency to #endnativeforestlogging is NOW. With deep gratitude to Uncle John Clarke OAM, Uncle Michael Jarrett, and the Biripi and Gumbaynggirr Peoples for their permission to film on each distinct Country. Save Bulga Forest, The Great Koala National Park and our native endangered species from irreparable damage. Nothing changes if nothing changes.”
AFTRS short documentaries from the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production students are streaming in collaboration with SBS On Demand, sharing compelling, world-class Australian stories and showcasing the exceptional, diverse student talent from AFTRS.
These short-form productions were created in response to a brief to explore culture and unique identity as part of the three-year program.
Head over to SBS On Demand to watch the full films and be inspired by these gems!
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/collection/aftrs-documentary-showcase
Find out more about AFTRS Documentary:
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2024/aftrs-documentary-showcases-streaming-now-at-sbs-on-demand-and-docplay/
CREW
Writer Director – Lauri Jones-Male
Producer – Ali Wildberger
Cinematographer – Grant Hardwick
Assistant Director – Violet Simpson
Sound Editor – Grant Hardwick
Post-Production Coordinator – Monique Placko
BTS – Dion Carrothers
Featuring:
Mark Graham, Christopher Sheed OAM, Mitra Ellis, Kathryn Dolphin
Subscribe for more from AFTRS:
↳ AFTRS: hyperurl.co/AFTRS_Subscribe
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Find out more about AFTRS and follow us on socials:
↳ Facebook: facebook.com/aftrs
↳ Instagram: instagram.com/aftrs
↳ TikTok: tiktok.com/@aftrsgoodcontent
↳ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/australian-film-television-and-radio-school
↳ X: twitter.com/aftrs
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Find out more about the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS):
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au
