Short Film - 'The Island' (Palm Island, QLD)

Added by Desert Pea Media

Description Desert Pea Media is honoured to present 'The Island'. An archival film production from 2019 - created in collaboration with the Bwlgcolman and Munburra Community of Palm Island, co-created by DPM film makers, Mitch O'Hearn and Toby Finlayson.

This production was created as part of a broader project, produced and facilitated by visionary charity organisation - Desert Pea Media. The project series was called 'Break It Down - Community Conversations around Wellbeing' - funded by the Northern QLD Primary Health Network.

Before watching, please be aware that this film is not an easy yarn.

'The Island' is a brave, real and important conversation about the impact of grief and trauma on Indigenous Australia - specifically around Aboriginal deaths in custody. We wanted to make sure that you are aware of the content of this story - as it may be triggering for some people ❤️.

Please reach out to somebody if you need support.

'The Island' was Co-Directed, Shot and Edited by filmmaker - Mitch O'Hearn. We thank you brother for your artistic integrity, commitment and passionate work with our DPM family over the years.

Special thank you and congratulations to the Doomadgee family, and all of the Palm Island people and families, whose generosity of spirit, resilience and love make these films possible. To all the deadly mob that shared their stories, also to Frank and Lindsay at Palm Island PCYC, to Jeannie Samm and staff at PICC, and to Aunty Lizzie Doomadgee and Uncle Allen Palm Island.

CREDITS

Mitch O'Hearn - Co-Director/DOP/Editor/Graphics
Toby Finlayson - Co-Director/Producer
Josh Nicholas - Audio Engineer
Holly Robinson - Production Coordinator
Anthony Martino - Location Sound
Ciolla Riley - Facilitator/Mentor