THE STAGING POST (2017)

Feature Documentary

“A truly moving piece of cinema” Nick Valentine

“Uplifting and unforgettable” Philippa Byers

“Full of wisdom and humour” Eileen O'Brien

In 2013 the Australian Government ‘stopped the boats’. At the time I was living in Jakarta and wanted to know more, so I drove to the boats’ staging post in Indonesia. Who were the refugees? Where did they come from? And what were they going to do now?

The Staging Post follows two Afghan Hazara refugees, Muzafar and Khadim. Stuck in Indonesia and facing many years in limbo, they built a community and started the school which inspired a refugee education revolution. 

A real-life, real-time, multi-platform documentary. The Staging Post is about friendship, connection and the power of community.

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STORIES FROM ACEH. 10 YEARS AFTER THE TSUNAMI (2014)

30 min Documentary

Over 220,000 people died in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 160,000 of those were from Aceh. Ten years later, in their own words, we follow the lives of the Aceh locals and their stories of reconstruction.

On permanent display at the Aceh Tsunami Museum, Banda Aceh.

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NIGERIAN STORIES (2011-2014)

Documentary Web Series

Between 2011-2014 I was lucky enough to spend three years living in Nigeria, West Africa.

During that time I filmed in 24 of 36 states and completed many short development films. Working with Partnerships in the Niger Delta (PIND) I proposed, created and managed a film production and training facility in Warri, a post-conflict region of the Niger Delta.

As I travelled I began to make these short web-docs about some of my favourite people and places in this fascinating country.

THIEVERY CORPORATION - LIVE AT THE 9:30 CLUB (2011)

Feature Documentary/Concert Film

"The most visually interesting concert film since Stop Making Sense"

Thievery Corporation: Live At The 9:30 Club is the first ever live concert film from Thievery Corporation. TC's eclectic ensemble weaves in and out of the band's musical history while delivering a beautiful and engaging visual experience. This is an intimate account of the band and a dazzling recording of one of the world's most unique musical stage-shows.

Screened on The Documentary Channel (USA).

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SEARCHING FOR MICHAEL PETERSON (2009)

Feature Documentary

There is a fine line between madness and genius.

Between 1972 and 1977 Michael Peterson won virtually every surfing contest in Australia. He was, and is, our outsider hero. His exploits lie at the very core of Australian surfing folklore.

Searching for Michael Peterson screened up and down the east coast of Australia, the east and west coast’s of the US and around the UK and Europe. 

Finalist Best Documentary IF AWARDS 2009

Finalist Best Documentary ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL 2009

Nominated Best Documentary ATOM AWARDS 2009

Finalist Best Documentary NEW YORK SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2009

Screened BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2011

Screened AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE

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NUMBER ONE FAN (2007)

Short Documentary

“It was terrific. Great memories. Made me cry." - Arthur Beetson (Rugby League Immortal)

What is lost when one man's football team is sold? The story of Australian Rugby League's greatest fan, Laurie Nichols

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www.balladfilms.com.au/films/

THE MORROWIND BABIES (2006)

Feature Documentary

Produced by Think Film Inc.

This documentary followed the making of blockbuster role-playing computer game Oblivion. It was sold as part of the collector’s edition and watched by over 5 million people.

Radio Retaliation feat. Sleepy Wonder - Thievery Corporation (2008)

Music Video

Sweet Tides feat. Loulou - Thievery Corporation (2008)

Music Video

The Numbers Game feat. Chuck Brown - Thievery Corporation (2008)

Music Video

The Wolf feat. Jake - The Baggsmen (2007)

Music Video

The Time We Lost Our Way feat. Loulou - Thievery Corporation (2005)

Music Video

Revolution (dir: Sean Kruck) - Gelbison (2003)

Music Video

Mad Max is Nobody

Multi-screen Installation

And In Comes The 2 To The 3

Multi-screen Installation