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Magic Lands Alliance

Connecting Story, Culture, and Community

A cultural initiative transforming historical storytelling into lasting cultural legacy through film, education, First Nations collaboration, and cultural infrastructure.

Film is the catalyst.

Lasting cultural, educational, and community impact is the purpose.

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Project One

Magic Lands

Ngarram – Where Two Worlds Collide

1803-1867 | Southern Australia | Historical Period Drama

An escaped British convict and a Wadawurrung woman, bound by love and Lore, fight to survive as colonisation ignites a silent war.

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Why the Alliance Exists

Magic Lands Alliance exists to transform historical film production infrastructure into lasting cultural, educational, and community outcomes — connecting research, First Nations knowledge, and collaboration with opportunities that continue long after film production.

Vision

Our vision is not simply to tell Australia’s history and its Indigenous history collaboratively, but to ensure these stories, cultures, and knowledge are carried forward — strengthening communities, educating future generations, and creating lasting social and economic impact.

How it Works

RESEARCH
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FIRST NATIONS COLLABORATION
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FILM PRODUCTION & STORYTELLING
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EDUCATION & FILM INFRASTRUCTURE
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COMMUNITY LEGACY

At a Glance

10+ Years
Project development & research

6+ Years
First Nations collaboration

30+
First Nations contributors

800+
Educational & research articles

20+
Educational films & videos

3
Proof-of-concept films completed

Project One — feature film ready for production

Cultural infrastructure & tourism legacy in development

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FILMS

Period Drama Projects

Magic Lands Alliance develops historical film and screen projects grounded in research, First Nations collaboration and authentic storytelling. From feature films and television series to short films and educational productions, our stories explore Country, Culture and Australia’s shared history — using film as a catalyst for education, cultural preservation and lasting community impact.

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A black and white portrait of a woman with tribal jewelry and clothing, sitting against a plain background.
Historical black and white illustration of William Buckley, labeled as "The Wild White Man," wearing a suit and bow tie.
Historical painting depicting a scene with European settlers and Indigenous people near a river, with trees and open landscape in the background.
A painting of a scenic landscape with rolling hills, a river, trees, and a distant mountain under a partly cloudy sky.
Painting of a man with gray hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark coat and white shirt, against a dark background.
A shirtless man with an afro hairstyle sitting outdoors on a wooden chair, holding a staff in his right hand, with a small dog on his lap. The background includes trees and foliage.
A pencil sketch of William Buckley on a page, with the name written below and a faint circular stamp or seal.
A woman with curly hair holding a child, both looking to the side.
Historical black and white photograph of an indigenous man with a long white beard, wearing traditional attire including a headband, necklace, and grass skirt, holding a shield and a weapon.
Painting of an African savanna at sunset with acacia trees, large rocks, a small pond, and groups of people and children collecting water and tending animals.
A sketch of seven men in ethnic clothing, each wearing tall hats, some holding sticks or pipes, drawn around 1864, as labeled at the bottom. Painted and illustrated by Indigenous artist Tommy Mcrae
A line of marching soldiers holding flags, with a ship in the background. Painted and illustrated by Indigenous artist Tommy Mcrae
A historic pencil sketch of the Commandant's House in Melbourne from 1837, depicting a rural scene with people, animals, and trees.
Historical painting of Melbourne in 1841 showing green hills, a river, tents, and a few people walking on a path, with a hilly landscape and buildings in the distance under a cloudy sky.

EDUCATION

From Film Research to Knowledge

800+ Educational & Research Articles

Indigenous Knowledge & Culture • Australian History • Language & Place Names • Frontier History • Science & Ecology • Geology & Deep Time • Plants & Animals • Advanced Research

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Research Films & Content

Research Beyond the Screen

Our production research takes us onto Country and into communities, archives and landscapes. MLA documents this journey through short educational films and interviews.

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TOURISM & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Stories Become Journeys

Magic Lands Alliance is developing cultural and historical visitor experiences connecting significant locations across Victoria through Country, Culture, film heritage, and history.

Cultural & Historical Trail
On-Country Experiences
Film & Cultural Heritage

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Film Sets That Stay

Most film sets disappear when production ends. Ours are designed to create something more.

Magic Lands Alliance is developing selected film sets, cultural structures and historical environments with the potential to remain beyond production as lasting cultural, educational, tourism and community assets. Through First Nations collaboration, historical research and regional partnerships, these spaces can continue to share stories, support learning and connect people with Country, Culture and history long after filming has finished.

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COMMUNITIES & FIRST NATIONS COLLABORATION

MLA works alongside First Nations communities, Traditional Owners, Elders, cultural advisers and regional communities to develop stories connected to Country and create outcomes that extend beyond production.

Cultural collaboration
Employment & enterprise
Education & knowledge
Regional legacy

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Cultural Collaboration & Support

Project One has developed through more than six years of First Nations collaboration, involving Elders, Traditional Owners, cultural advisers, artists and knowledge holders. Formal letters of support have also been provided by First Nations organisations connected to the project.

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PARTNERSHIPS

BUILDING LASTING IMPACT TOGETHER

MLA works with First Nations organisations, businesses, government, tourism, education, philanthropy and community partners to transform storytelling into lasting cultural, educational and regional outcomes.

Film & Screen
Cultural Legacy
Education
Tourism
Infrastructure
Community & Regional Development

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Help Build What Comes After the Film.

Partner with Magic Lands Alliance to create stories, knowledge, infrastructure and cultural legacy for generations to come.

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