Upstart documentary production 2009

A selection of some of the outstanding documentaries made by the graduating Media and Journalism students from La Trobe University.

Out of Mind: Stories from the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum

'If these walls could talk they would scream': a haunting look into the mistreatment of patients 'in care' at the Beechworth institution.

Director: Mei Lien Rogers
Editor: Chris Donahue
Camera/production/sound: Blake Curtis

The Modern Metrosexual

Stylistic, charming and well groomed, this documentary uncovers some truths about modern men taking their appearance seriously in a new era of being straight and male.

Director: Janet Xerri
Editor: Donato Di Giangegorio
Camera/production/sound: Shanti Harischandra

Trugo: The Ultimate Goal

An investigative documentary into the obscure sport of Trugo, its origins and the passionate people who play it.

Director: Michael McCormick
Editor: Damon Jackman
Camera/production/sound: Cecile Huynh

Underexposed: 3 Artists, 1 City

A drummer, a filmmaker and a screen printer discuss their art, their methodologies and their thoughts about emerging from the underground into various industries.

Director: Katie Harrigan
Editor: Rishika Kumar
Camera/production/sound: Sarah Devlin

Re-Enactors

An insight into the lives of three people who dress up in historic costume and re-enact events in history.

Director: Stephanie Hodson
Editor: Michael Calle
Camera/production/sound: Emma Woodward

A highlight of some previous production works by former La Trobe Media Studies television production students.

Father of Fitzroy

Director: Christy Butcher
Duration: 10 minutes
Genre: Documentary

S.C.O.F.F

Director: Cecile Huynh
Duration: 6 minutes
Genre: Short film

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