Community Stories about People
A selection of autobiographical short films made in the Digital Storytelling workshop program at ACMI.
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An ordinary day that led to an unexpected tragedy.
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The sights, sounds and smells of war are recalled in George's story.
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Jack reflects on his experience of the war.
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Glenn discusses veterans and the Vietnam War.
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Michelle Newlands' remarkable story of recovery and strength.
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Looks at the pressures faced by modern soldiers.
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Fatma Coskun came from a small village amongst the mountains of Corun.
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Stephen and his sister preserve the memories of their grandfather.
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Bridget reflects on her sister's life cut short in an accident.
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A proud father watches his son build a life in their local community.
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Lee pays tribute to his father who coached the local football team.
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A slideshow inspired by a collection of photographs.
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Dmitry talks of the crimes of his past and his redemption through art.
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Maurice pieces together his Dad's war experience and his own.
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Amanda recalls her father's love of travel and adventure.
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Jan reflects on her career in the Army and Nursing.
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One event took away Amidu's family, livelihood and independence.
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A family legacy of fighting for social justice and Indigenous rights.
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Bushy's story of homelessness to the World Cup.
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Sometimes we discover new stories about our family members.
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Tim likes to share his culture and history through his dance and art.
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Heather's father believed in his daughter as a writer.
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Memories of a very special and rare Australian bird called 'Busty'.
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It was wartime when Edwina's grandfather met her grandmother.
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"We grew up with a father who was a violent alcoholic."
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Newlywed Anne goes on a road trip across Australia.
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Artist Adam Nudelman asks himself why he always paints shoes?
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Ruth reflects on the day she'll have to make that dreaded call.
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Bridget Nicholson's car represents many things to her.
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Vivianne Everett pays homage to her friend Vikki.
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Lyn Johnson wondered if she was cut out to be a farmers wife.
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Maureen reminisces about life on the land with the man she loves.
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Jack was a kid who lived every moment fully.
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A personal account from the Journeys with Breast Cancer workshop.
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John is a schizophrenic man from the 50th century adrift in the 20th.
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A special story created for Robin Hodder's grandchildren.
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Gareth was in his 30s when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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Campbell McKillop suffered a severe brain injury after a fall.
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"A living dream. I can't believe I'm here."
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South African born Marie has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Carmel was diagnosed with early onset memory loss.
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Gabrielle recounts her struggle to gain independence.
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Leanne Wagner pays tribute to her remarkable sister Gillian.
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Linda is a Gungarri woman, and she has breast cancer.
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Bernadette recounts her sister's battle with disease.
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Anastasia and her husband left their village in Greece for Australia.
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Glenn Miller pays tribute to his friend Ruth Hall.
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A loving portrait of a small town community.
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Roger was a widower with no living relatives or close friends.
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As a boy William was sent to a hostel in the city.
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Meg tells her story of how she eventually healed and rebuilt her life.
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In 1936 Fiona's grandparents undertook a legendary journey.
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Astrid Silberman tries to recreate her family recipe for Gefilte fish.
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Patric fondly remembers his social worker Julie.
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When I reached fifty I thought I would be all one piece.
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"They knocked it down because it was old, pretty old house."
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Carly's photography passion began with a pass to the 1994 Big Day Out.
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"I was born in Sudan and this is my story about my mother."
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The world of the theatre got Rebecca through some difficult times.
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Raymond travels to Lebanon and finds that he loves two countries.
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A story of courage, family and a life saved.
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Since he was a child Mykel has been fascinated with the art of rhyme.
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Tim Kanoa has been living and learning from the day he was born.
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Rita el-Khoury calls Australia and Lebanon her home.
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Ben Edwards remembers his cousin Mookie.
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Otara will always remain in Sam's heart as home.
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Socialist parents, rebellious children - it's in the blood.
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Nick loves his pop who taught him how to catch fish.
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Agnes uses footage shot by her father to tell her tale.
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Ximena looks back at the friendships she left behind in Buenos Aires.
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A well timed punch taught Sam the value of mateship.
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Memet was one of the lucky few in his village to receive an education.
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Maria misses Italy, "but now I call Australia home."
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Hannan's grandmother was a wise woman and a great storyteller.
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Adam Barolsky laments about the people and life that you leave behind.
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Firas Massouh's hunger for travel was started by his father.
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Huseyin Damat left Turkey for Australia to meet and marry his wife.
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Nella often felt "different and isolated" from the other children.
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Mark tells the tragic story of his brother who died during WWII.
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Kenan Besiroglu migrated to Australia with his wife and son in 1970.
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Giovanni became a political figure in his new homeland.
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A promise to her father led Figen from her home in Turkey to Australia
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Carla Pascoe traces her family's ancestry from Lebanon.
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