ACMI & Melbourne International Film Festival present
Sovereign Shorts
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Four original and compelling short documentaries exploring Treaty as lived experience.
Dya (Country)
Dir. Tracey Rigney, 2026, Australia, 15 mins.
A regional First Nations filmmaker explores the Wotjobaluk Nations’ underdog fight for recognition, revealing Treaty as a complex mosaic with deeply local, lived realities unfolding far from Melbourne.
Queens to the Front
Dir. Tammy Lee Rock, 2026, Australia, 13 mins.
A dialogue between filmmaker Tammy Lee Rock and public figure Senator Lidia Thorpe, reveals insights into the personal impact of Treaty and sovereignty.
Slow Hours
Dir. Theo McMahon, 2026, Australia, 11 mins.
As Victoria’s Treaty process gathers momentum, a young Indigenous teenager, Amelia Austin, begins to locate herself within an intergenerational fight for sovereignty.
Protest on the Dancefloor
Dir. Talia Liddle, 2026, Australia, 15 mins.
An exploration of how Blackfellas in Melbourne use music and dancefloors to create spaces of sovereignty, connection and liberation amidst an ever-changing political climate. Talia Liddle received the Uncle Jack Charles award for her creatuive contribution.
Contains themes of racial discrimination and instances of violence towards First Nations people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this film contains images, voices or names of deceased persons.
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