NAIDOC Week: Film

Jimmy’s dedication to Australian artistic endeavour and justice for Indigenous peoples has seen him recognised through a number of prestigious awards. He was honoured by the State of Western Australia as a Living Treasure. And the Commonwealth Government of Australia awarded him the Centenary Medal for his contribution to Australian society. Jimmy was awarded the 1997 Red Ochre Award. And he was a patron of SANE Australia

As the daughter of Charles Perkins, Rachel Perkins grew up in a politically active family. She regularly took part in demonstrations and dicussions on Aboriginal affairs. Perkins began her media career in Alice Springs working for the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA).

Warwick Thornton is one of Australia’s most promising contemporary filmmakers, winning numerous domestic and international awards as a cinematographer, writer and director. A powerful representative voice for indigenous themes, Thornton’s insightful camera reveals stories resilient with spirit.