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Press Release
Say My Name (2023) Australian Short Film Wins International Awards Filmed in Sydney, Australia, Say My Name has won two prestigious awards, Award of Merit (for Women Filmmakers) and Award of Recognition (for Contemporary issues / Awareness raising) from the IndieFEST Film Awards. Director, Rhoyce Nova, Producer, Mel Baker, and lead actor and composer, Quinn, set the…
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Book launch, Sydney
The first book launch will be live on Sunday 7 August 2022 at the Pylon Lookout of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The afternoon will be relaxing with a panorama view over Sydney. Along the way we will learn about the history of the Harbour Bridge, view a presentation in the cinema, hear about homelessness then…
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Press Release
Sleeping Under the Bridge, a powerful true story where despair finds hope At age 16, author Melissa Baker, slept under the Sydney Harbour Bridge after being sexually abused as a child. In the 80s, Human Rights Australia states there were over 3,500 homeless youth in Sydney. Today, whilst abuse has lessened, homelessness is 8 times…
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The shadow in the frame
The frame gave more clarity to my mind than the tranquil river scene that displayed within it. The white frame made me feel secure but also trapped within my own world. I tried looking at specific spots within, notable signs of interest to take me away from the uneasy feeling. I was drawn to a…
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The offering of hope
It was a crisp morning, waking up was easier than the day before especially amidst the surroundings of Kangaroo Valley. Who of us would have thought we would be here, gathered amongst the green gentle slopes, the echo of many different species of plants and animals calling us to be serene and one with ourselves and…
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Internally imprisoned
Connection embraced the soul. It echoed through the ages in everlasting cycles of time. It could be felt through sound waves, strong smells, visual stimuli, taste buds and the touch of nature itself. It was possible to have experienced multi-layers of connection concurrently. I had heard nature echoing through the valley. The birds chirped away…