VIDEO PREVIEWS

Anna Donald was a fearless explorer who crossed the doctor-patient divide in a unique way. A pioneer in the field of evidence-based medicine she was determined to communicate her experience of living with advanced cancer. This Sydney-born Rhodes scholar began blogging for the British Medical Journal (From the Other Side) when she returned to Australia in 2007.

At that time Anna also began work on a cross-platform media project that combines a documentary with an interactive website. The documentary, largely shot by Anna herself, is a powerful exploration of her experience, infused throughout with her intellectual curiosity, wit and keen sense of the ridiculous. Read more »

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Year of Production: 2008 
Duration: 3 x 52 minutes
Executive Producer: Jessica Douglas-Henry
Series Director: Judith John-Story 
Producer: John Janson-Moore

About women is a fascinating series that investigates the modern Australian woman in her many ages and stages of life – what she needs to thrive and survive in the 21st Century and the obstacles she faces on her life’s journey.

In 2008 the options for an Australian woman to do what she wants and to be who she wants to be are, in theory, limitless. She is no longer destined to marry the butcher, the baker or the candlestick maker – she can choose any of those careers herself and fulfil family obligations in her spare time. Read more »

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Year of Production: 2008
Duration: 3 x 52 mins
About Men is a documentary series that explores the major life stages, transitions and experiences of boys and men living in Australia. Read more »

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Year of Production: 2008
Based on the highly successful US series, Roadtrip Nation Australia is an observational documentary series for SBS and PBS that follows three young Australians, Bruce, Kay and Brynn, on a rugged five-week journey around Australia as they seek to define their own road in life. Read more »

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Year of production: 2003
The documentary series Handle with Care is about the life-saving work of the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transfer Service (NETS). Using stories from the series, Iris Pictures cut together a short promotional program for NETS, which was shown at fundraising events. The video was successful in helping NETS raise $80,000 at fundraising events in 2003.