ASFI is delighted to invite our community to an evening of powerful storytelling elevating First Nations voices and lived experiences.
We Are Still Here
2022, 90mins
This anthology film is a collaboration of ten Indigenous filmmakers from Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. It interweaves eight stories—both fictional and non-fictional—that span 1,000 years, showcasing the resilience and survival of Indigenous peoples. The film combines elements of drama, animation, and archival footage to explore themes of colonization, resistance, and cultural preservation.
Tickets
Admission is free for First Nations attendees.
A registration fee of $10 applies to all other participants, with all proceeds benefiting Common Ground (registered charity with ACNC) and supporting their ongoing work.
Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited so please register to reserve a seat.
Directors
Australians Beck Cole, Danielle MacLean, Tracey Rigney and Dena Curtis; and New Zealanders Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Chantelle Burgoyn and Mario Gaoa.
Cast
Meyne Wyatt - Megan Wilding - Clarence Ryan - Robert Taylor - Sean Mununggurr - Leonie Whyman - Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne - Villa Lemanu - Lisa Flanagan - Calvin Tuteao - Evander Brown - Willow Rupapera - Bas Te Hira - Deborah Brown - Serene Dubs Yunupingu - Oriini Kaipara
Watch the trailer on IMDb