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Territory Filmmaker Makes Debut Alice Springs filmmaker Danielle Loy’s debut documentary Bush Law will have its television premiere this Sunday, 28 March 2010. The Northern Territory Film Office (NTFO) Screen Grants Funding Program provided $10,000 to support the production and post production of Ms Loy’s documentary, and NTFO Director Penelope McDonald believes it is funding well spent. “Bush Law is a Territory film in the truest sense, as it was filmed in Lajamanu by an all Territory crew with the full support of the Lajamanu community,” Ms McDonald said. “It is a provocative and revealing documentary that examines the relationship between traditional Aboriginal law and the Australian legal system. “The $10 000 grant from the NTFO Screen Grants Program enabled Danielle Loy to engage an experienced crew to bring the story to the screen. “The crew included Editor David Nixon and Ian Redfearn who have many years experience in the Northern Territory screen industry.” The Bush Law premiere in Alice Springs last November was attended by 150 people and featured a vigorous panel discussion. “It was extremely well received at its official premier in Alice Springs last November and it has launched Ms Loy’s career in new directions,” Ms McDonald said. “She is currently developing a new documentary series.” Bush Law will screen at the Melbourne International Human Rights and Arts Film Festival in May, and Ms Loy is currently in discussions regarding potential international screenings. The documentary will be aired as part of ABC TV’s Message Stick program that focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles, culture and issues. Bush Law will premiere Sunday, 28 March 2010 on ABC Television at 1.30pm. Territory Filmmaker Makes Debut Alice Springs filmmaker Danielle Loy’s debut documentary Bush Law will have its television premiere this Sunday, 28 March 2010. The Northern Territory Film Office (NTFO) Screen Grants Funding Program provided $10,000 to support the production and post production of Ms Loy’s documentary, and NTFO Director Penelope McDonald believes it is funding well spent. “Bush Law is a Territory film in the truest sense, as it was filmed in Lajamanu by an all Territory crew with the full support of the Lajamanu community,” Ms McDonald said. “It is a provocative and revealing documentary that examines the relationship between traditional Aboriginal law and the Australian legal system. “The $10 000 grant from the NTFO Screen Grants Program enabled Danielle Loy to engage an experienced crew to bring the story to the screen. “The crew included Editor David Nixon and Ian Redfearn who have many years experience in the Northern Territory screen industry.” The Bush Law premiere in Alice Springs last November was attended by 150 people and featured a vigorous panel discussion. “It was extremely well received at its official premier in Alice Springs last November and it has launched Ms Loy’s career in new directions,” Ms McDonald said. “She is currently developing a new documentary series.” Bush Law will screen at the Melbourne International Human Rights and Arts Film Festival in May, and Ms Loy is currently in discussions regarding potential international screenings. The documentary will be aired as part of ABC TV’s Message Stick program that focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles, culture and issues. Bush Law will premiere Sunday, 28 March 2010 on ABC Television at 1.30pm. |