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Title From Sand To Celluloid
Released 1996
Production Year 1995
Director Darlene Johnson, Richard Frankland, Rima Tamou, Sally Riley, Sam Watson, Warwick Thornton
Countries of Production Australia
Comments From Sand to Celluloid is an Indigenous Drama Initiative established by Wal Saunders, Manager of the Indigenous Branch of the Australian Film Commission.



From Sand to Celluloid is a collection of six short Indigenous films which are sponsored by The Australian Film Commission and SBS Independent. These films were produced in assistance with the Australian Film, Television and Radio School as well as the State film agencies of Queensland, NSW and Western Australia.



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Synopsis From Sand To Celluloid is a collection of short films which represent the diversity of Aboriginal culture. Issues addressed include: Aboriginal deaths in custody; a six year old boy's relationship with his negletful father; a young Koori girls struggle to come to terms with her identity; the difference between Aboriginal and white law; a young man's decision not to commit suicide; and the relationship between two young stockmen of different backgrounds.
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