Australian Projects

A sketch of a group of soldiers marching, with a ship on the water in the background.

Magic Lands

Purra and Buckley’s Chance

Feature Film

(Development, Scripted)

Production Set for 2026

The untold true story and bloodline of William Buckley, an escaped British convict, and his relationship with Wadawurrung woman and resistance fighter Purramurnin Tullawurnin. Set in early 1800s Victoria, this tale unfolds during the tumultuous period of land grabbing from Indigenous communities and the founding of the Geelong and Melbourne settlements.

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A painting depicting a historical scene with a white man dressed in 19th-century clothing surrounded by indigenous people. The scene includes animals like a wolf, a dog, a wild boar, and a fox, with some indigenous people holding sticks or ropes, and one person reaching out to the man.

Heart of Southern Cross

TV Series - Period Drama

(Development, Treatment Written)

6 Episodes

In the turbulent times of early 19th-century Southern Australia, a young Palawa Aboriginal woman named Truganini embarks on a harrowing journey of survival, witnessing the darkest sides of colonisation, betrayal, loss and her fight for humanity amidst the rising silent wars between the Indigenous communities and the invading settlers in early Tasmania and Victoria.


Historical black-and-white photograph of indigenous people sitting outdoors, possibly near water, wrapped in traditional clothing.

The  Gundjitmara Wars

(Development)

Uncovering the Untold Resistance of Australia’s First Warriors

A powerful cinematic retelling of the Gunditjmara resistance against colonial invasion, this film brings to life the fierce battles, resilience, and unbreakable spirit of one of Australia’s oldest living cultures. Committed to truth-telling, we collaborate with First Nations communities to honor their history and perspectives, ensuring authenticity and cultural integrity. Through deep research and storytelling, we aim to shed light on this hidden chapter of Australia’s past, fostering awareness, and truth telling.

Colorful drawing of a turtle with a patterned shell, surrounded by bees and abstract designs. The artwork is signed by Gavin Couzens and titled 'Turtle Journey.'

Terra Australis Incognita 

(Feature Film, Development)

Based from our short film on Torres, in 1605, a Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernandes de Queirós set sail in search of the fabled "Great Southern Land." Among them was Luis Vaz de Torres, whose journey through the treacherous waters now known as the Torres Strait would leave a lasting mark on history. As storms scattered the fleet, Torres pressed forward, encountering Indigenous communities, claiming land, and capturing children for forced baptism in Manila.

Through historical reenactments and investigative storytelling, Torres explores the dark intersections of colonial ambition and Indigenous survival, shedding light on the overlooked origins of Australia’s name.