Burnt Country
Synopsis
65,000 years in the making, BURNT COUNTRY is about fighting fire, with fire. Exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, this film is an invitation to connect to country and community.
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 17 min 40 sec
- Director
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Kirsten Slemint
- Producer
- Kirsten Slemint
- Editor
- Piotr Zuchniewicz
- Director of Photography
- Kirsten Slemint
- Sound
- Em Edwards
- Composer
- Umberto Gaudino
- Colourist
- Karolina Matena
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
NFTS (National Film and Television School)
Beaconsfield StudiosStation Rd
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG
Sales Company
NFTS (National Film and Television School)
Station RoadBeaconsfield
HP9 1LG
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