Djaambi
BEST UNLEY SHORT FILM
Joel Brown | 2021 | 8m | Australia | Made in Unley, Australian (Live-Action)
Djaambi centres on Reg, a young Indigenous man, transitioning between past decisions, and the new. Made raw in the wake of the death of his close cousin, Tjarrah, Reg’s experiences with racism at the hands of his work colleague challenge his sense of identity, making him anxious.
Credits
Director & Writer
Joel Brown
Producer
Jodie Kirkbride
Cast
Dylan Miller
Natasha Wanganeen
Ren Williams
“The film deals with universal struggles, without sacrificing the unique perspective and realities of its First Nations characters, and the particular tribulations they encounter in white Australia. Feeling like an outsider in this modern, capitalist country is familiar if still very relevant territory to tread.”
- AIFF23 Jury
