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2 form y separately published work icon Yeyekerte 2008 Alice Springs Darlinghurst : CAAMA Productions National Indigenous Television Indigenous Film Services , Z1584325 2008 series - publisher film/TV

Yeyekerte is a twenty-six-episode, magazine-style television series produced in 2008 by CAAMA Productions and commissioned by the National Indigenous Television (NITV) station, which broadcasts the programs from Alice Springs.

The series explores the lives of Indigenous people, whether celebrities or ordinary individuals, as well as places of interest or importance. Yeyekerte's objective is to both educate and celebrate the achievements of the Indigenous community by looking through the eyes and experiences of Aboriginal people, many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity to tell their stories.

The series also includes a regular cooking feature with Raeleen Brown.

1 form y separately published work icon Eddie's Lil' Homies David Woodhead , Yaraman Thorne , Ray Boseley , Lorin Clarke , Julie Sam-Yue , Australia : National Indigenous Television Netflix , 2023 25813003 2023 series - publisher film/TV children's

'The 10 x 12-minute comedy series follows eight-year-old Eddie and his two best friends Lottie and Tal as they navigate the complex and often fantastical waters of childhood. Their friends are their family and the playground is their universe, one where anything and everything is possible, where imaginary friends can be real, games of rock paper scissors can take on stupendous importance and kindness, empathy and a good rap can help put anything right.'

Source: South Australian Film Corporation.

1 1 form y separately published work icon Barrumbi Kids Steve Abbott , Danielle McLean , Fin Edquist , David Woodhead , Julia Moriarty , Warren Coleman , Shontell Leah Ketchell , ( dir. Grant Brown et. al. )agent Northern Territory : National Indigenous Television , 2022 21974272 2022 series - publisher film/TV children's

Follows two best friends, Tomias and Dahlia, growing up in a remote Northern Territory community.

1 'Harrowing': Reactions To Australia's Shame In Incarceration Nation National Indigenous Television , 2021 single work review
— Review of Incarceration Nation 2021 single work film/TV

'WARNING: This article contains content that may be distressing to some readers. 

An examination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience of the justice system in this country was always going to be intense. 

Last night, Incarceration Nation, a documentary exploring the dark history of Australia's punitive approach to First Nations people, and its modern day results, had viewers shocked. 

#IncacerationNation was one of the highest trending hashtags in the country last night, hitting no. 5 at its peak, just below #TheVoiceAU. 

Take a look at some of the reactions below. '


 
1 1 form y separately published work icon Thalu Beck Cole , Nayuka Gorrie , Donald Imberlong , Mark O'Toole , Samuel Paynter , David Woodhead , ( dir. Amie Batalibasi et. al. )agent 2020 Australia : Australian Broadcasting Corporation National Indigenous Television , 2020 23700191 2020 series - publisher film/TV Indigenous story

'Thalu follows the mission of a group of Indigenous children who undertake a journey to save their Country as they combat the threat of a mysterious dust cloud and its inhabitants, 'The Takers'. The friends must make their way to the 'Thalu' , which is a place of great power, in order to stop the cloud. Along the way, they encounter friends and foes, as they search for the eight sacred stones and a special key that will unlock the power of the 'Thalu' and stop the Takers in their tracks.' (Production summary)

1 y separately published work icon Take It Blak National Indigenous Television , Jack Latimore (presenter), Rae Johnston (presenter), Shahni Wellington (presenter), Rachael Hocking (presenter), John Paul Janke (presenter), Keira Jenkins (presenter), Kerri-Lee Harding (presenter), 2020 National Indigenous Television , 2020 19740722 2020 series - publisher podcast Presented by NITV's News online team, 'Take It Blak' is a podcast featuring various hosts talking to a range of different guests about current affairs and topics of interest.
1 y separately published work icon SBS NITV RADIO National Indigenous Television (presenter), National Indigenous Television , 2019 18417805 2019 series - publisher podcast

'A national focus on news, events & issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Hear interviews, features and community stories from the SBS NITV Radio program.'

(Source : SBS)

1 1 form y separately published work icon Love Me, Love Me Not Giula Sandler , ( dir. Beck Cole ) Australia : National Indigenous Television , 2018 14123935 2018 single work film/TV
1 2 form y separately published work icon Grace Beside Me Danielle MacLean , Jon Bell , Sue McPherson , Adrian Wills , Tristan Savage , Erica Glynn , Briar Grace-Smith , ( dir. Beck Cole et. al. )agent Australia : National Indigenous Television , 2018 10634717 2018 series - publisher film/TV children's

'A rich and humorous coming of age story, GRACE BESIDE ME transports young audiences into the world of 13-year-old Fuzzy Mac and her best mate Tui Mui as they navigate life, and with help from Fuzzy's Nan and Pop, learn how to find strength and grace.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon Walbunja Cloak With Loretta Parsley ( dir. Lou Glover ) Australia : Maling Productions Pty Ltd National Indigenous Television , 2017 15411150 2017 single work film/TV

'Led by Walbunja Elder Aunty Loretta Parsley, a group of a Walbunja and Yuin custodians from the South Coast of NSW have come together with the University of Wollongong, Batemans Bay Campus, to create a possum skin cloak. The site of Batemans Bay Campus is close to the ancient learning and birthing site at Hanging Rock. Hanging Rock itself, was demolished by the local council in the 1990s.' (Production summary)

1 1 form y separately published work icon Occupation : Native Tricia Morton-Thomas , ( dir. Tricia Morton-Thomas ) Australia : National Indigenous Television , 2017 12361019 2017 single work film/TV Indigenous story

'The majority of Australians grew up with a very one-sided history of our nation. From white settlement to today, that account has mostly been viewed from a single perspective. Occupation Native sets out to change that. Using a range of approaches – some serious, some humorous – filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas adjusts the narrative to include the experience and history of Australia’s Indigenous community. There’s always more than one way to look at a story, and this documentary presents – without judgement – a perspective that’s been disregarded for too long.' (Production summary)

1 form y separately published work icon You Are Here 2017 Australia : National Indigenous Television , 2017 12360374 2017 series - publisher film/TV Indigenous story

'

You Are Here explores the place of Indigenous people in Australia today through documentary films, which all capture moments in time that have the power to shape our history. From national issues, to personal battles and triumphs, each story inspires a sense of place and allows viewers to discover new perspectives on the Australian spirit through Indigenous storytelling. ' (Production summary)

1 y separately published work icon Woman's Way : A Collection of Stories, Poems and Short Essays by First Nations' Women Sophie Verass , Nikita Ridgeway (illustrator), Artarmon : National Indigenous Television , 2017 10813968 2017 anthology website poetry short story essay

'Through the storytelling and languages of 10 diverse Indigenous women, NITV marks International Women's Day from an Indigenous perspective.

'Some of the country's leading writers and authors address the female experience and the political, economic and social contributions of women, including First Nations' women. ' (Introduction)

1 2 form y separately published work icon Songlines on Screen Australia : National Indigenous Television Screen Australia , 2016 9611637 2016 series - publisher film/TV

'Due to the success of the first Songlines on Screen Initiative held in 2014, both Screen Australia and NITV are pleased to announce a second Songlines on Screen initiative opportunity.'

'This initiative aims to give place to some of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songlines that are integral to the makeup of Indigenous Australia, incorporating the full spectrum of storytelling including dance, song, art, body painting, and sites of significance.' (Source: Screen Australia website)

1 1 y separately published work icon Every Hill Got a Story National Indigenous Television (publisher), 2016 19596895 2016 series - publisher podcast

'From living off the land to negotiating their place in the digital age, Every Hill Got 

a Story is the first comprehensive history of Central Australia’s Aboriginal people, as told in their own words and their many languages. 

Heartbreaking, funny and poignant, 127 eminent men and women remember surviving first contact, massacres and forced removals and resisting more than a century of top down government policies. Their testimonies, some accessible as audio sound bites, paint a devastatingly honest picture of life and work on the missions, cattle stations and the fringes of towns.

They speak eloquently of their struggle for self-determination and citizen rights such as health, housing, education and freedom from violence. The storytellers also celebrate winning back ownership of more than 410,000 square kilometres 

of their ancestral lands.

The beautifull presened oral history collecton has many previously unpublished photos and a foreword by Rachel Perkins.

The stoytellers launched their book at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station in September 2015. The launch marked the Central Land Council’s 40th anniversary.'

(Source : Central Land Council )

1 form y separately published work icon Whirlpool ( dir. Kiefer Dann ) Australia : Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media National Indigenous Television , 2016 15417838 2016 single work film/TV

'In 1923 a policeman, Constable McLeay and a police boy came to the Dampier Peninsula WA to arrest a Bardi man, John Boxer, who had been accused of stealing from white settlers. They took him in a dinghy across rough tidal waters to an island in search of the stolen property. The boat got taken under and the policeman drowned in a whirlpool. John Boxer recorded his story in Bardi in 1970 and this archival recording is used as the basis for a subtitled animation of the story.' (Production summary)

1 form y separately published work icon Lillian Bowen ( dir. Caden Pearson ) Australia : Iron Gate Films National Indigenous Television , 2016 15414018 2016 single work film/TV

'Lillian Bowen is passionate about passing down her Guugu Yimidhirr language to the next generation of kids from Hope Vale in Cape York Peninsula.'  (Production summary)

1 form y separately published work icon Eugenia Flynn ( dir. Nara Wilson ) Australia : National Indigenous Television , 2016 15413308 2016 single work film/TV

'Eugenia is a Teo Chew Chinese, Tiwi, Larrakia and Muslim woman living and working in Melbourne. She works with Indigenous, refugee, asylum seeker and migrant communities through arts and culture.' (Production summary)

1 form y separately published work icon Resurgence ( dir. Luke Barrowcliffe ) Australia : Goorie Vision National Indigenous Television , 2016 15413243 2016 single work film/TV

'Gamilaroi Traditional Owners take us for a tour around central western NSW to share their knowledge of country and the devastating toll development is having on their homelands.' (Production summary)

1 form y separately published work icon Rock Art Of The Murramarang ( dir. Thomas Avery ) Australia : Metro Screen National Indigenous Television , 2016 15413090 2016 single work film/TV

'Visit two almost inaccessible rock art sites in the Murramarang tribal area of Southern Coastal NSW.' (Production summary)

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