Personal philanthropic organisation Shark Island Basis lately introduced funding for the second Shark Island Basis Function Docs Pitch as a part of AIDC’s Minimize to the Chase market.
Growth grants totalling $150,000 have been awarded to 6 tasks, together with to producer Karina Holden and Director/Producer Simon Nasht, producer Samuel Nuggin-Paynter and extra.
Basis Chair Ian Darling stated, “We have been extraordinarily impressed with the standard of the movie tasks this yr, and will particularly see the impression that instant improvement funding would have.
“We felt the necessity to act shortly so these essential tales might be advised. Typically you simply have to go 50% over funds for an incredible trigger! Partnering with AIDC was a good way for us to satisfy filmmakers from throughout the nation – Minimize to the Chase is at all times an thrilling pitching discussion board.”
It’s Not Concerning the Meals Grant $15,000 25 years in the past filmmaker Jason Christou misplaced himself to an consuming dysfunction. However when seeing his son’s first breaths teaches him probably the most useful lesson about his personal physique picture, he claws again by the fog of his lived expertise to unpick its root causes – resolving to reckon together with his previous to make sure his son doesn’t inherit the disgrace that silently plagued and almost took his Dad’s life when he was 14. Director Jason Christou Producers David Elliot-Jones & Naomi Ball
“Jason’s pitch was trustworthy and courageous, sharing a really private story about a problem we really feel must be higher understood. We all know Jason will courageously and fantastically discover this silent consuming dysfunction disaster. Partnering with impression specialist Naomi Ball, the potential for a robust impression marketing campaign is already evident.”
Physique Warmth Grant $20,000 Physique Warmth is a First Nations digital music documentary that explores the connection between the oldest dwelling tradition on the earth and dance music. From the rhythms of ceremony to the beating coronary heart of the dance flooring – it’s all related. Producer / Director Talia Liddle Govt Producer Samuel Nuggin-Paynter
“It was inconceivable to not be swept up by Talia’s ardour and electrifying creative imaginative and prescient for this story. We’re delighted to be supporting an rising, First Nations filmmaker with a movie we all know will resonate with a younger viewers and one that may convey collectively an thrilling First Nations artistic staff.”
The C Phrase Grant $50,000 How local weather lies unfold, who they mislead and the way to cease them. Director Tosca Looby Producer Karina Holden
“With a monitor file for making movies that shift pondering and create actual change, Tosca and Karina combining to deal with one of the pressing international points was a compelling proposition. We all know the ability of archive to disclose the reality and love the potential of this method and ambition of this undertaking to unpick the disinformation and lies which have led us to the precipice of local weather catastrophe.”
Strreetside Grant $20,000 Beneath the glittering Sydney skyline, younger physician Daniel Nour and his staff of volunteers work from transformed vans, striving to ship healthcare to an rising variety of people who find themselves falling by the cracks. Administrators John-Paul McElwee & Pete Ward Producer Rebecca Bennett
“Shark Island Basis supported Streetside with a improvement grant at AIDC in 2023 and are happy to see how this engrossing, observational movie has developed over the yr. The care and dedication demonstrated to the movie’s individuals, willingness to take the time wanted to develop this story, and the craftmanship JP and Pete convey to the topic, make it simple to proceed to help this staff.”
In Focus Grant $15,000 An intimate and epic journey into the fact of a brave reporter who’s haunted by his previous. Director Barat Batoor Producer Leeanne Torpey
“Barat shared a few of his extraordinary images with us and it was instantly apparent that this physique of labor and the uncommon footage he captured as he fled Afghanistan would make a well timed and compelling movie. Leeanne brings impression experience, refugee advocacy expertise and networks, together with coronary heart and dedication and we’re happy to help her as a first-time producer.”
Warfare Criminals Grant $30,000 An incendiary, character-driven exploration of suspected allied struggle crimes in Afghanistan, delving into the ethical ambiguities, human tragedies, and systemic failures in warfare by the eyes of 5 key insiders. Producer/Director Dan Jackson Govt Producer Simon Nasht
“A robust staff and a strong pitch. It is a story that has seen loads of headlines and information studies over time however one which lends itself to an in-depth, character pushed, gritty examination by a filmmaker of Dan’s ability and expertise.”
