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Interview with "Imagine" Co-creators, Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Yunkaporta Jan 26, 2026

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This week we chat to Co-creators Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson
Yunkaporta for film, Imagine. We explore Indigenous identity being now and always, mosaic storytelling style and being brave and embracing unity.
Imagine is in AUS cinemas January 26.
For info on more screenings head to their website: https://imaginefilm.org
As suggested by Tyson, double feature watching of The Midnight Gospel.
Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

Talk to your workplace about launching a RAP and work with Supply Nation for procurement. Links to orgs and causes you can donate to:

Aboriginal Embassy:
https://aboriginalembassy.com/donate

Pay The Rent:
https://paytherent.net.au/
Dhadjowa Foundation:
https://dhadjowa.com.au/pages/donate
Our Islands Our Home:
https://ourislandsourhome.com.au/
First Nations Futures:
https://www.firstnationsfutures.com/co-invest
Common Ground:
https://www.commonground.org.au/donate
Change The Record:
https://www.changetherecord.org.au/donate
Seed Mob:
https://seed-mobs-eoy-giving.raisely.com/
Uprising Of The People:
https://uprisingofthepeople.org/pages/donate-help-us-grow-and-thrive
Indigenous X:
https://indigenousx.com.au/donate/
Magabala Books:
https://magabala.com/pages/support-us
Djirra:
https://www.givenow.com.au/fvpls
Awesome Black Media:
https://awesomeblack.org/awesome-black-media/ab-club/
Mental Health for Mob:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/nj2my-mental-health-for-mob?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Interview with "Addition" Director, Marcelle Lunam Jan 20, 2026

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This week we chat to Director Marcelle Lunam for her debut dramatic feature film, Addition. Marcelle reflects on the journey of film festivals to cinemas, ensuring the portrayal of Grace was 'more than her diagnosis' and acknowledging all the hands that made Addition possible.

ADDITION is in AUS cinemas January 29.

As suggested by Marcelle, double feature watching of Addition & Worst Person in the World.

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

FYR 2025 Host & Patron Ratings Dec 31, 2025

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Welcome to our Ratings special. Our review episodes focus on layered discussion and we leave the numerical ratings to our Christmas/End of year Special and now Rotten Tomatoes. Splooshes to all our friends and lovers for your support. Grab a snack and a beverage! We love yas!

The Beast in Me - Jekyll & Snide Dec 02, 2025

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Rhys and Danes offer a dynamic push and pull that keeps intrigue throughout. While it meanders in the madness the narrative pulls no punches and every blow is effective.

Interview with Actor, Roxie Mohebbi Nov 18, 2025

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Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a few. Keep an eye out for her first short film making its way through film festival circuits.
Audio and interview out now.

100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands Nov 11, 2025

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In this week's reference max we will be reviewing 100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands

Dreaming Whilst Black - How Much A Dollar Cost? Nov 05, 2025

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Network your way into the room and evaluate how much a dollar cost between your dreams and the future of those around you. Find the realest love with Dreaming Whilst Black this week.

Interview with "Journey Home, David Gulpilil" Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles Oct 28, 2025

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This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives.

Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have passed away at the time of you listening.

Journey Home, David Gulpilil in AUS cinemas from October 30.

As suggested by Trisha & Maggie, double feature watching of Journey Home, David Gulpilil & Showing Melbourne to Maningrida.

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

Interview with "Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua" Director Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe Oct 21, 2025

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We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary 'subjects' as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made.

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.