| A COMMUNITY UNDER FIRE (23 min) Australia |
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Directors/Producers: Harrison
Thane, Matt Thane
Description:
A documentary tells the story of Braidwood during our
2019-2020 Black Summer. It highlights the importance of community
and everyday people doing extraordinary things to help their
community survive and recover. We place a spotlight on the unsung
heroes - the RFS brigades, our community radio station, the mozzies,
those feeding our firefighters, the neighbors lending a hand and we
show our recovery. How our town is rebounding from its greatest
existential threat, tackling mental health and working together.
Biography:
Matt Thane has been making
movies all his adult life. When the 2019 Black Summer fires hit
Braidwood, he filmed as he fought the fires. The events and people
shown in A Community Under Fire come
from Matt and his mates. He witnessed the devastating impact of the
fires on people, the land and the Braidwood community. Matt’s wider
life experiences have helped him to see the beauty in the people in
his films. He is a farmer and restores vintage buses in his spare
time.
Harrison Thane is an
award-winning photographer, film director and producer. Over the last
10 years Harrison has worked across Africa, the Middle East and Asia
providing social communications, short films and brand campaigns for
clients in the third and private sectors. Harrison regularly consults
for a variety of international NGO’s and media organizations. He is
a frequent lecturer at humanitarian events and ongoing educational
programs. His films have been featured on BBC, ABC, International
Human Rights Film Festivals and various online platforms.
Contact Information:
w: https://www.acommunityunderfire.com.au
e: acommunityunderfire@gmail.com
