Project Detail

Burnt Country

Burnt Country
Burnt Country

Synopsis

Could Australia’s past help secure its future?
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
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 Studios
Station Rd
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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