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Maya Newell Maya Newell i(14967908 works by)
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Film-maker best known for the documentary Gayby Baby. She collaborated on a picture book with other creatives involved in the documentary.

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form y separately published work icon In My Blood It Runs ( dir. Maya Newell ) Australia : Closer Productions , 2019 16528122 2019 single work film/TV

'A rare insight into the world of 10-year old Dujuan, an Arrernte/Garrwa boy living in Alice Springs who is a child-healer, speaks three languages yet is 'failing' in school.

'As he faces increasing scrutiny from welfare and police, his family battle to keep him safe, grounded in language, culture and identity – the only solution they know works.'

Source: Sydney Film Festival.

2020 winner Capricornia Film Awards Community Award
2020 nominated Capricornia Film Awards Best Feature-length Production
2019 nominated Film Critics Circle of Australia Best Feature Documentary
2019 nominated Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards Best Feature Length Documentary
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