VAM Media

19/11/2024

Congratulations to all the nominees for the WA Screen Culture Awards 2024. VAM Media has received five in total for the short documentary series of online videos produced for The Art Gallery of Western Australia - AGWA on two important and impactful artists and their exhibitions and story. Yhonnie Scarce: Light of Day has been nominated in three categories and Time - RONE in two! Both projects were such awesome collaborations between the production teams, the artists and the AGWA team. For us it underlines the power of art and the importance of sharing these stories in really creative, interesting, revealing and honest ways. Cheers to all involved, thanks to Revelation Film Festival and the WA Screen Culture Awards and we hope everyone has an awesome time at the event on December 1. To find out more go to - https://wascreencultureawards.com.au/ Scarce Rone Brendan Hutchens Rose Grandile-Pizzi Luna Laure Filmmaker Alyian Frater McCagh

22/03/2024

This is the first mini-doc in a series we have had the privilege of producing with the The Art Gallery of Western Australia - AGWA team and artist Yhonnie Scarce. Go behind the scenes and see the care and commitment from everyone involved in the install and planning of this epic and powerful exhibition - The Light of Day - open now at AGWA.

VAM Media team
Director & Producer Brendan Hutchens
Cinematographers Jim Frater Darren McCagh Dan Murphy
Edit & Post Production Steven Alyian
Line Producer Rose Grandile-Pizzi

20/02/2024

Introducing a new web series produced by VAM Media in association with Curtin University and the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre - PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO PRECINCTS - which is a three-year research project to develop and implement innovative strategies for transitioning urban precincts towards net zero emissions.

Episode One has just been launched via the information hub website here - www.netzeroprecincts.au - and on Youtube at Pathways to Net Zero Precincts. The series will follow the research and findings over the next 3 years. Over 10 case studies will form the testing ground for some exciting real-world net zero interventions. You can watch the SERIES TEASER below. Thanks to the awesome production team: Host & Executive Producer - Professor Josh Byrne. Series Producer & Director - Brendan Hutchens. Line Producer - Rose Grandile-PizziPizzi. Project Communications Manager Aimee Smith. Camera Operators Darren McCagh and Benjamin Scotford. Drone Darren McCagh. Field Sound Ash Charlton. Edit & Post Production Steven Alyian. Title design and website Dilate Digital.

PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO PRECINCTS is a collaborative initiative between Curtin University, the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre and a consortium of leading industry and research partners from across the country.

05/10/2023

One year ago today, OCTOBER 5 2022, the amazing Disney+ launched 6 part docuseries SHIPWRECK HUNTERS AUSTRALIA produced by VAM Media together with Terra Australis and Barking Mad Productions with support from Screen Australia, Screenwest, the WA Regional Screen Fund and WA Museum Boola Bardip we

We have been overwhelmed by the response from people across Australia and around the world. We still get messages daily from people telling us how much they love the series and even the odd treasure map is sent to the team by junior shipwreck hunters who imagine their own adventures at sea! We love that. :)

You can watch the series again and again on Disney+ and we are so stoked that the teams adventures have connected with such a broad audience. Over the next week we are going to share some behind the scenes bits and pieces to celebrate one year on platform with the amazing Disney+ and going strong!!! Here's to ye' me hearties!!! Enjoy the series trailer posted here.

27/09/2023

Our love and thoughts are with family and friends of Ted Snell who passed away on Monday. Becoming friends with Ted has taught me many things that I will carry with me and pass to others if I can. He directly and indirectly taught me things about art, about relationships and love, about the beauty in the everyday and the fun in being curious and playful. He listened. He contributed. He could write so bloody well and was such a brilliant public speaker and presenter. It was a marvel. Ted’s passion, commitment and drive effected so much in the arts industry and community in this country. He is a treasure to WA, to Perth, to friends, to family and especially to his adoring wife Mary. The privilege we often have as documentary and TV makers is to spend time with truly exceptional people. The making of the Walking Man documentary with Ted really was such a fantastic experience he was so brilliant to work with and through it we became friends as did director Luna Laure and the production team. We talked about many more projects we could do together over a glass of chardy or two. One we had cheekily titled ‘The World According To Ted’ because he had such a lovely view of the world around him and to capture that we thought would be amazing. He noticed things. Art is everywhere. He supported people and lifted them up. He loved. We didn’t know we would run out of time. What a fantastic example Ted was to us all. What a brilliant man to look up to. We will carry that with us. The beauty will always shine on through. Sincerely - Brendan

(Photo of Ted during filming of the Walking Man documentary by Sabine Albers).

05/04/2023

Hey teachers and learners!!! :) The ATOM study guide for documentary Walking Man is now available for purchase through the Education Shop. Follow the link.

Walking Man will have interest and relevance for secondary students at all levels. The documentary can serve as a stimulus to:
- examine what it means to be an artist
- discuss the nature of 'Outsider Art'
- consider the purpose and value of creativity and of artistic expression
- discuss the assumptions we make about others;
- - explore the role of art curators
consider the diversity and unique world views held by people in our community.

The documentary is particularly relevant to the Visual and Media Arts for students in years 7–10.

Teaching and study resources for teachers, lecturers, students and parents

19/12/2022

Walking Man wins Best Short Form Documentary at the 2022 ATOM Awards. Fantastic result for the dedicated and talented team that told this story in such a creative and captivating way. Thank you to the ABC and Screenwest. ABC TV + iview Screenwest Director Luna Laure Filmmaker

12/12/2022

We are really happy to see Shipwreck Hunters Australia is listed in 6th place of the 50 best shows to watch on Disney+ in this finder.com article, sitting amongst some pretty amazing shows and series.

6. Shipwreck Hunters Australia

Year: 2022
Cast: Ash Sutton, Andre Rerekura, Nush Freedman, Johnny Debnam, Ryan Chatfield
Rotten Tomatoes score: N/A
IMDb score: 8.8

Tune in as an ocean team explores shipwreck sites across Australia's Treasure Coast. Looking to unearth long-lost secrets, they'll take you on an epic adventure you won't forget anytime soon.

Featuring plenty of marine life and a charming cast, Shipwreck Hunters Australia is a treat for viewers passionate about nature and history. Fingers crossed more episodes will come our way.

https://www.finder.com.au/disney-plus-best-shows

Disney Plus launched with an impressive content library and is adding to it all the time. Here are the top-rated shows on the platform.

23/11/2022

Absolutely stoked to receive 8 nominations for VAM Media projects in the WA Screen Culture Awards. 3 for the SHIPWRECK HUNTERS AUSTRALIA team and 5 for the WALKING MAN team. Fantastic recognition for all of the amazing and dedicated people that worked on these productions and especially those individuals in the 8 nominated categories. Congratulations and good luck to all of our West Australian friends and colleagues who have also been nominated. - https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/2022wascanoms/?fbclid=IwAR28ccZKnHjA4P0LLGwVCYI0wA8AEGoI01gxR0DrCP9bYUkq0ivoIt8wOuw

Celebrating the achievement, innovation and ambition of our local industry, the WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCAs) embrace all forms from new, established and emerging screen practices.Now in its third year, the WASCAs will be held on Sunday 4 December at Luna Cinemas Leederville hosted by comedian J...

13/10/2022

Meet the cast of Shipwreck Hunters Australia Reel 1 with more to come!!! Streaming now only on Disney+ https://fb.watch/g7tNagj-ga/

06/10/2022

The series has set sail - SHIPWRECK HUNTERS AUSTRALIA is now streaming globally, only on + Join the adventure of this six-part docuseries exploring incredible shipwreck stories off the spectacular Western Australian coast with a passionate team of divers and underwater cinematographers who are joined by expert maritime archaeologists for some epic missions. Taking the wonder of Western Australia to the world!!! I had the pleasure of Directing and Producing this series, one of the first Australian production commissions for Disney+

Shipwreck Hunters Australia is a co-production between VAM Media and Terra Australis in association with Mad Productions for Disney+.

The series is directed and produced by VAM Media’s Brendan Hutchens, together with series producer Barrett and executive producer Steve Bibb. The Director of Photography is Darren McCagh and editors are Watson Jeffrey and Noah Norton. Line Producer was VAM Media's Rose Grandile-Pizzi

Post Production partners Sandbox, Envelope Audio and Pixel.

Principal production investment was provided from Screen Australia, with the series developed and produced with the assistance of Screenwest and Lotterywest and supported by the State Government of Western Australia through the Western Australian Screen Fund. Additional support and expertise was provided by the WA Museum Boola Bardip.



05/10/2022

BUZZING!!!! TONIGHTS THE NIGHT!!! Shipwreck Hunters Australia launches globally only on Disney+ and we can't wait for the world to join the adventure. Watch the series trailer and get ready for the episodes to be released tonight!!! Disney+ Shipwreck Hunters Australia VAM Media Terra Australis Screen Australia Screenwest WA Museum Boola Bardip

Follow a fearless team of local ocean adventurers as they deep dive to bring to life some of the world’s most epic shipwreck stories. All six episodes of Shi...

30/09/2022

5 DAYS TO GO!!! Ready to join the adventure? Shipwreck Hunters Australia, streaming October 5, only on Disney+ VAM Media Terra Australis Screen Australia Screenwest WA Museum Boola Bardip

17/08/2022

Official trailer for SHIPWRECK HUNTERS AUSTRALIA has just been released by Disney+ with a release date for the full series announced - OCTOBER 5!!! Check out the trailer and let us know what you think. Disney+ Shipwreck Hunters Australia VAM Media Terra Australis Barking Mad Productions Screen Australia Screenwest WA Museum Boola Bardip

10/08/2022

Geoff Hutchison at ABC Radio Perth interviews Professor Ted Snell and VAM's Brendan Hutchens about new documentary WALKING MAN which you can watch anytime on ABC iview (Australia only) ABC TV + iview ABC Perth ABC Arts Screenwest https://www.abc.net.au/perth/programs/drive/walking-man-documentary/101320372

A new ABC documentary delves into the life and art of Ross Seaton — the walking man.

10/08/2022

Did you watch WALKING MAN? We are keen to hear what you think! If you didn't catch it on ABCPlus WED AUG 10 at 7.30PM don't worry it is available on ABC iview here - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/walking-man

The true identity of Perth's enigmatic Walking Man is revealed through a compelling investigation in the lead up to the unknown artist's debut exhibition after his untimely death.

09/08/2022

WALKING MAN 90 second trailer right here!!! Screening on ABCPlus (channel 22) Wednesday August 10 at 7.30pm for the ABC Arts Week and available anytime on ABC iview (Australia only). ABC TV + iview ABC Arts Screenwest VAM Media Directed by Luna Laure