The Pier

Short film shot 1990 on Super 8 Film of St Kilda Pier (burnt down 2003). Filmed early in the morning, the moody feel of the work is heightened by atmospheric soundtrack (added by ACMI) Captures the shared experience of a morning spent at this popular spot for St Kilda residents.

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Collection

In ACMI's collection

Credits

creator

Kerrie O'Keefe

Duration

00:05:28:00

Production places

Victoria, Australia

Production dates

1990

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1006215

Language

No spoken word

Audience classification

Exempt

Subject categories

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

Mini DV; Sub-master

Mini DV; Master

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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If you would like to cite this item, please use the following template: {{cite web |url=https://acmi.net.au/works/109276--the-pier/ |title=The Pier |author=Australian Centre for the Moving Image |access-date=28 October 2026 |publisher=Australian Centre for the Moving Image}}

Victoria, Australia, 1990