Out of the Ashes

The world’s forests are on fire! Killing humans and animals at an alarming rate. Scientists have discovered the answer to stop the destruction, and it’s in our distant past.

“Out of the Ashes” is a compelling documentary that explores the collaboration between scientists and Indigenous custodians to halt the rapid destruction of global forests and ecosystems. The film uncovers ancient land management practices, exposes prejudice and corruption, and showcases the expertise of Indigenous communities in protecting our planet. Through their stories, the film inspires change and highlights the urgent need for conservation.

Scientists and Indigenous custodians working together to save the forests and ecosystems of the world.

Larapinta

Larapinta, known more commonly by its Western name, the Finke River, is the oldest river in the world, running through the heart of Central Australia.

Stretching over 750 kilometres, Indigenous clans of Central Australia have relied on the river for food, water, comfort and travel for generations upon generations. Larapinta’s past, present and future is a story about culture, environment, art, climate change, totems, songlines and, of course, history.

In this 6 x 30-minute documentary series our series host Talia Liddle, a young Arrernte and Luritja woman, travels through the majestic Central Australian outback along Larapinta, taking viewers on an intimate and engaging journey where she meets with people who call Larapinta home, as well as scientists, rangers, Traditional Owners, artists, historians, archaeologists and palaeontologists – all of whom give her unique insights and stories of this once mighty river.

My Father’s Lessons

When a 9-11 survivor living in Argentina is tempted to move back to New York, hestruggles to face his past, live up to his father’s legacy, and teach life lessons to his 8-year-old son.

During their trip, David English and his son Benji share adventures in New York and in David’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, as they try on what life might be like for them back in the States. Visits to Manhattan, Costco, a trampoline park, Chuck E. Cheese, a luxury apartment building, Nashville’s honky tonks, and a children’s birthday party are initially thrilling. But father and son quickly realize that not everything that glitters is gold and that choosing where to live is as difficult as it is complex.

Subtly nudged by his 80-year-old mother, David eventually delves into his deceased father’s photographs, home movies, and telephone recordings to revisit his traumatic past and come to terms with his decision to abandon his friends, family, and country after 9-11.

Founder

What does it take to create something from nothing? Founder profiles the entrepreneurs of Australian tech startups SafetyCulture, Canva, Finder, and Brighte as they prove that ‘failure’ is just another word for ‘opportunity’. Take a look behind the scenes at the deep uncertainty, doubt, and struggle these founders face as they try to create something from nothing. This diverse group of entrepreneurs proves there’s no one formula for success or perfect template for a founder.

Socially Shaped

The last fifteen years, social media has changed the way we meet, communicate, shop, vote – and in many cases – think. The world has gone through an enormous technological transformation. Social media platforms are today the worlds biggest trendsetters and more and more of our lives are spent online.

Socially Shaped explores how social media influences young people and the consequences it has on their mental health. We shine a light on a few of these like cyberbullying, Insta Face, dangerous trends, social media in politics, and social media gurus.

With new ways of communicating and influencing, the world is facing modern problems that have yet to be solved.

Everest for Hambo

Everest for Hambo is an entirely different rendition of the Everest journey, shaped by the warmth and purpose of the people climbing it. 

The film’s narrative is shaped by the escapades of Julian Evans, Sean James, Stuart Kershaw, Yuri Kruglov and their patron ‘Hambo’, whose own story and resilience parallels that of the climbers. Matt Hampson, ‘Hambo’, is an ex England rugby player who suffered an accident whilst training for England that left him paralysed from the neck down. Matt has since gone on to raise money to build a rehabilitation centre which helps other young people with spinal injuries. 

Our four climbers are unified in their clarity of purpose – to climb the world’s highest mountain with stoicism, good humour and compassion, raising money for their friend and inspiration.

Destiny

Sahar is an 18-year-old girl living in a remote village in Northern Iran, who recently lost her mother. Since then, Sahar has lived alone with her mentally challenged father, Rahim. Sahar has taken on her mother’s role because without this help, her father would not be able to survive.

She has tried her best to take care of him with love and patience but now the situation has become complicated. Sahar is accepted to university which means she has to leave her father in their village alone.

Sahar is struggling to overcome this dilemma. She must choose between staying with her father or make her mother’s dream come true, and become a doctor.

Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story

It’s 1970, Muhammad Ali had been exiled from boxing for his firm stance against the Vietnam War, stripped of his title, and convicted of draft evasion. But in Atlanta, a diverse group of leaders came together to ensure he received his rightful comeback. The epic tale about the return of the greatest athlete of the 20th Century from the shadows of the boxing ring and onto the world stage.

King Charles III: A Road to the Throne

Ever since his mother’s coronation in 1952, King Charles III was first in line to the throne. He carried out his royal duties for over 70 years as his mother, Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the longest reign of any other monarch in history. With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth, King Charles III will soon be crowned; and with the family creating as many headlines as ever, what might Charles’ reign and the future of the Windsor’s look like?