Ted the kite man is a Port Fairy icon. A long time resident, Ted has a kite shop, a big heart, and a contagious philosophy as he encourages kids to explore the winds and the outdoors flying their kites. He and his partner build kites with 3,000 children a year and he believes flying a kite helps you forget all your concerns of the day while participating in this peaceful activity.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001988
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Victoria - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Seaside communities
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Rural conditions
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists and community
Crafts & Visual Arts → Community art projects
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community development - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Country life - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Country life - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Country life - Psychological aspects
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Kites
Music & Performing Arts → Country music - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
HDCAM; Master
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
HDCAM; Sub-master
DVD [PAL]; Access Print (Section 1)
DVD; Back-up
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy