First Nations Films

Centred on First Nations voices, culture and storytelling, this special collection brings together powerful films from Australia and Timor-Leste, curated by Erub and Larrakia woman Aaliyah Bradbury. Through stories of identity, community, Country, connection and self-determination, these films offer unique perspectives on the richness and diversity of First Nations experiences.

Spanning generations, cultures and lived realities, this collection invites audiences to listen deeply, challenge assumptions and connect with stories that deserve to be seen and celebrated. A powerful celebration of Indigenous creativity and the enduring importance of storytelling, this package shines a light on voices, histories and futures.

Short Films

Bloodfire

Sione Teumohenga & Bella Waru | Australia | 2026 | 7 mins

A crew of Pasifika and First Nations people embark on a musical journey of reclamation, resistance and liberation, re-igniting ancient connections in a world of colonial urbanity. A visual companion to the EP of the same name by the Pasifika-First Nations musical collective FAMILI.

A Story About Voices

James Barahanos | Australia | 2025 | 35 mins

Shell, a proud Australian Māori and LGBTQIA+ woman, calls herself 'the luckiest schizophrenic in the world'. Through intimate moments with her family and friends, the film offers an honest and humane portrait of schizophrenia.

G.O.A.T.

Kimberly Benjamin | Australia | 2026 | 12 mins

Hilarious small-town hijinks ensue as a young queer Aboriginal woman, Lilah, falls head over heels for an apparently indifferent new colleague and puts her desire to the test, sparking a chaotic, heartfelt race to ask her to the NAIDOC Ball.

Unstoppable Change

Rani Brown | Timor-Leste | 2025 | 60 mins

Unstoppable Change is a documentary about emerging LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility in Timor-Leste. It amplifies Indigenous voices and captures the struggles and passion for change, including personal stories as told by three key activists.