Shark Island Institute

08/02/2024

Culture Is Life brings you the next in fantastic educator resources around (Blackfella Films extraordinary series available on SBS Australia) This talk on creating culturally safe classrooms. Shark Island Institute is proud to be partnering in an extensive suite of educator materials around The Australian Wars.

Watch the first Conversations yarn 📺

Culture is Life's CEO Belinda Duarte sits down with Koorie Engagement Support Officer, Peter Dye (Wemba Wemba), National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) member Aunty Vicki Clark (Mutthi Mutthi) and secondary teacher, Hannah Bryant, to yarn about how to create culturally safe classrooms. 🎓

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🎬 Series by Blackfella Films
📺 Watch on SBS Australia
🖥️ Education Resources: https://hubs.ly/Q02kjvxM0
❤️ In partnership with Blackfella Films and Shark Island Institute

20/12/2023

Happy Gravy Day everyone!

It's hard to believe Paul Kelly - Stories of Me premiered eleven years ago - sounds as fresh as ever!

A mix&mash of Paul Kelly in performance over six months...We filmed Paul Kelly over a number of months and realised we could do something unique: we took all...

20/12/2023

As part of our commitment to funding documentary filmmaking in Australia, Shark Island Foundation is inviting pitches for feature-length documentaries to share in up to $100,000 in development grants.

The Shark Island Foundation Feature Docs Pitch gives producers the opportunity to pitch at AIDC for the chance to receive a development grant to progress a feature documentary project

Producers are invited to submit a feature-length documentary project (75 mins+) in development with a plan for theatrical or streaming release. The story can be of any genre but must be character-driven, have a distinctive point of view, with a creative vision and clear artistic style. Ideally, it should have the potential to shift thinking.

read more in the link - applications through AIDC - Australian International Documentary Conference only.

As part of its commitment to funding documentary filmmaking in Australia, the philanthropic Shark Island Foundation is inviting pitches for feature-length documentaries to share in up to $100,000 in development grants.

30/10/2023

Congratulations to Stephen Dupont, Elizabeth Tadic and the team on receiving the Best Documentary Award at the Byron Bay Film Festival. Shark Island Foundation a proud supporter of Stephen's film KAUGERE, filmed in Papua New Guinea with the Muri family and community of Kaugere.

25/10/2023

We are excited to share the recipients of the 25th Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship. Congratulations to all!

🎉 Congratulations! The 25th Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship has today been awarded to six young Australian painters.

The scholarship provided 2 types of residencies this year: one artist awarded a 3-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and 5 artists awarded a 2-week residency at Shark Island Institute, Kangaroo Valley NSW.

This year’s Cité internationale des arts recipient is Mark Maurangi Carrol from Randwick, NSW, who also receives $50,000 in funding to further his art education while in Europe.

The 5 recipients offered a 2-week residency at Shark Island Institute Kangaroo Valley are: Sis Cowie, 24 (VIC); Joseph Christie Evans, 23 (NSW); Lauren O’Connor, 29 (NSW); Oliver Scherer, 25 (NSW) and Angus White, 24 (VIC). Each recipient will also receive $10,000 as part of the scholarship.

These recipients – along with other talented scholarship finalists Holly Greenwood, 30; Visaya Hoffie, 26; Mac Mansfield, 24; India Mark, 29; Madeleine Pfull, 29; and Nick Santoro, 24 – were selected from 181 entries by artist judge Guido Maestri, and their works are now on display in a free exhibition at the Studio.

💙 View all the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship finalist works until 26 November, Thursday–Sunday from 10am–4pm.

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Image: Art Gallery of NSW director Michael Brand with judge Guy Maestri and 2023 finalists in the Brett Whiteley Studio for the announcement. Photo © AGNSW, Jenni Carter

22/08/2023

We are excited for the community screening of THE AUSTRALIAN WARS, hosted by The ArtsLab in kangaroo Valley this weekend. The last few tickets for this unique all three parts screening experience are now available online. Join us and filmmaker Rachel Perkins on Sunday August 27 at 12pm. There is lunch provided between episodes - get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-australian-wars-screening-event-and-lunch/tickets or visit artslab.com.au for more info.

Shark Island Foundation were pleased to partner with SBS Learn and Culture Is Life to publish curriculum-aligned education resources about the Frontier Wars. The resource features short clips from the series, provides insight into the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ oral histories, and explores how schools can engage with their local communities for further learning opportunities.

18/08/2023

Shark Island Foundation is proud to be among the many financial backers, screen agencies, broadcasters, streamers and production companies supporting the new initiative Sustainable Screens Australia

Their website has launched and it is full of resource links and information on sustainable screen practice – whether you’re keen to learn how departments can incorporate sustainability into their workflows, how to communicate sustainability with crew, or how other productions are acting more sustainably, they’ve got you covered.

Check it out at

Sustainable Screens Australia (SSA) enables and encourages the Australian film and television industry to embed sustainability into the everyday. Industry-led and funded, we're uniquely positioned to inspire audiences globally.

30/07/2023

Congratulations to Rachel Perkins and the team at Blackfella Films on your Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program Logie win! The Shark Island Foundation is proud to have supported this 'must see' work, and look forward to sharing it with the The ArtsLab community - follow links below to get your tickets today!

The Australian Wars just won a logie! Most outstanding Factual or Documentary program. Congratulations Rachel Perkins! We can't wait to screen this brilliant three-part film at The ARTSLAB on Sunday 26th August. Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out!

21/07/2023

Delighted to see the works begun at Shark Island Institute residency in Kangaroo Valley continue in their development toward the stage. Congratulations to Melody and the team at Australian Plays Transform

18/07/2023

Five talented young women painting and creating and doing their thing, in residence at Shark Island Kangaroo Valley.
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15/07/2023

Two films, two Rachels, too good to miss! See you at the ARTSLAB in August. Details and tickets from

02/07/2023

In 2004, Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter joined forces with the Australian Art Orchestra for an extraordinary performance. Kura Tungar: Songs from the River was a multimedia song cycle that recounted the lives of Roach and Hunter – members of the Stolen Generations who found each other – and their unrelenting love of music.

The 2021 documentary, WASH MY SOUL IN THE RIVER'S FLOW, crafted footage from the performance, its rehearsals and behind-the-scenes interviews into a celebratory portrait of two remarkable artists.

For NAIDOC Week 2023, honour the love, lives and creative collaboration of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter with a viewing of this incredible film.

Screening at the July meetup of the ACMI First Nations Film Club: https://acmi.me/FirstNationsFilmClub
Stream or Rent online: www.justwatch.com/au/movie/wash-my-soul-in-the-rivers-flow

Who are you celebrating this year?

02/07/2023

Is it that time already? ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! The Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship 2023 is taking applications for this year's exciting oppportunities, with entries closing 31 July.

Australian painters aged between 20–30 years are eligible to apply, with artists entered for two types of scholarship with a single application – and best of all, there's no entry fee.

In 2023, the scholarship will consist of one recipient receiving $50,000 and a three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris AS WELL AS five recipients each receiving $10,000 and a two-week residency at Shark Island Institute, Kangaroo Valley.

This scholarship was founded by Mrs Beryl Whiteley, who generously allocated funds in memory of her late son, Brett Whiteley, to offer young artists career development opportunities like the one that helped launch Brett's career.

This year's scholarship will be judged by guest artist Guido Maestri.

Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3wwQp7e

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Image: 2022's recipient of the Cité Internationale des Arts residency and $40,000, artist Bill Hawkins as the scholarships were announced at the Studio last year. Photo © AGNSW, Felicity Jenkins

15/06/2023

TONIGHT! Last few tickets to hear from documentary filmmakers and experts on using the power of film to affect change. Book in link below.

Storytelling – It’s In Our Nature is happening tomorrow night at 6.30pm as part of Vivid Sydney!

There are only a few tickets still available to our panel event in Sydney featuring documentary filmmakers Rachel Ward, Laurence Billiet and Albert Wiggan, and Intrepid Travel's Leigh Barnes so get in quick. Join the conversation about the power of storytelling, documentary as a tool for climate action and how you can get involved.

It's a night not to be missed! Tickets here: https://bit.ly/45IEkP5

11/06/2023

RACHEL’S FARM had its Australian premiere at Sydney Film Festival today. Such an important film. Essential viewing for every food consumer and farmer in Australia. (Coming to in Kangaroo Valley August 19). Huge congratulations to and everyone involved with this wonderful documentary and education campaign. Shark Island Foundation provided development funding and support to this beautiful film.

10/06/2023

THE CARNIVAL had its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival tonight, with a huge standing ovation after the screening. Shark Island Foundation has proudly been the major philanthropic funder to this film. Grab it if you can; 2 more screenings at the Festival. .film

05/06/2023

Starting this Thursday, June 8, join Culture Is Life in an online webinar series to deepen your knowledge in teaching Australian history & First Nations perspectives.
Delivered by Culture is Life’s Aboriginal educators and guest speakers the series will explore themes of History & Truth Telling, Teachers Responsibility & Students Rights, Teaching Oral History, Storytelling & Archival History.

Join us next week for 'Recognition' the first in The Australian Wars Webinar Series, delivered by Culture is Life's Aboriginal educators and Rachel Perkins, acclaimed filmmaker and Director of .

In recognising our shared history as a nation, this webinar unpacks how knowledge and perspectives can enhance students' learning and understanding across key learning areas in the Australian Curriculum.

Register here 👉🏽 http://ow.ly/vg2X50OBsGw

04/06/2023

30/05/2023

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Practicing anti-racism means understanding the ways racism manifests, eliminating all forms of racial discrimination, and strategising for change. This work requires consistent, committed and targeted action and attention. Every day of the year.

Reconciliation Week asks us to learn about our shared histories, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. We encourage you to watch "The Australian Wars" on to learn about the true history of colonisation. Watch and access free resources from THE FINAL QUARTER film website (link in bio)

27/05/2023

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What an honour and joy it was to witness the unveiling of the incredible Adam Goodes sculpture today!! A brilliant and permanent testimony to this great, humble, caring, giving and dignified Australian. A gift to our nation both on and off the field. So very proud of you in every way. And so great to see your wing-man Micky O, there too making the most heart felt, beautiful and emotional speech. Sculptor Cathy Weiszmann has indeed created something pretty special here!! Come and check it out!!

27/05/2023

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What an honour and joy it was to witness the unveiling of the incredible Adam Goodes sculpture today!! A brilliant and permanent testimony to this great, humble, caring, giving and dignified Australian. A gift to our nation both on and off the field. So very proud of you in every way. And so great to see your wing-man Micky O, there too making the most heart felt, beautiful and emotional speech. Sculptor Cathy Weiszmann has indeed created something pretty special here!! Come and check it out!!

24/05/2023

Shark Island Foundation has been a major supporter of the documentary and investigation into the contamination of Wreck Bay.

The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and a documentary film crew have spent two years chronicling how the chemicals from firefighting foams used at the neighbouring naval base, have dealt a devastating blow to an ancient culture in one of the most secluded parts of the world. The articles by Carrie Fellner published this week in the and feature photos by Rhett Wyman.

This investigation will feature in an upcoming Stan Original documentary by iKandy Films, directed by Katrina McGowan and produced by Janine Hosking, Katrina McGowan and Mat Cornwell and supported by Shark Island Foundation, and

19/05/2023

Shark Island Foundation is proud to have supported THE OYSTER GARDENER as part of the short doc series, and premieres at the .

A You & Me Pictures Film in association with Regen Studios. Director, Editor: Kim Ingles, Producer: Julia Lörsch .creative , Cinematography: Wes Greene. Supported by



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13/04/2023

Congratulations to Australian Wars, proudly supported by Shark Island Foundation, for the nomination for the annual Screen Diversity & Inclusion (SDIN) Award.
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This year’s finalists include First Day S2, produced by Epic Films and Studios, Latecomers produced by Lazy Susan Films and , and The Australian Wars produced by .

The SDIN Award recognises projects and filmmakers which have made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion either on or off-screen within the Australian screen industry.

The winner will be announced at the upcoming SPA conference

06/04/2023

We were delighted to be able to assist Ingrid and Natalia spread the word about the swimming initiative, helping Ukrainian children swim capably in the sea, hosted at Bondi Icebergs Club.

30/03/2023

Congratulations to Stephen and Lizzie DuPont - their film The Doggies playing at the Prague One World International Human Rights Film Festival! We are proud to have supported this film through the Shark Island Foundation.

22/03/2023

Shark Island Foundation is delighted to offer three Development Grants to the following projects submitted through ’s Cut to the Chase program.
Each film addresses an urgent issue in a unique and visually rich way. The passion, skill and commitment of the filmmakers and their approach to working alongside the participants, at an early development stage, assure us these are going to be compelling, important films told with respect and intimacy. We look forward to supporting the teams as the stories unfold. (Kate Hodges, Executive Director, Shark Island Foundation).

CHASING GIANTS
Married couple Steve Pearce and Dr Jen Sanger photograph striking ‘Giant Tree portraits’ around the world on their quest to save Tasmania’s critical Grove of Giants from being lost forever.
Director Joseph Nizeti
Writer Rob Innes, Joseph Nizeti Producer Rob Innes, Joseph Nizeti

STREETSIDE
A young Sydney doctor gains new perspective after establishing a mobile medical service for the homeless.
Directors John-Paul McElwee, Pete Ward
Producer Rebecca Bennett

ALL OF US
Young people on the brink of change work with advocate Rosie Batty to learn how we stop family violence before it starts.
Director Amelia Tovey
Producer Sophia Marinos

08/03/2023

08/03/2023

Congratulations to and and the team for their win at awards 🏆 Best Feature Documentary - WASH MY SOUL IN THE RIVER’S FLOW 🏆 Congratulations also go to and Rachel Perkins, their series THE AUSTRALIAN WARS took the prize for Best Factual Series.