We follow Melbourne based musician Allara, a young Yorta Yorta woman, on her journey to reconnect with her family and culture. Along her journey, Allara learns of her family’s ongoing fight for recognition as the Traditional Owners of southern New South Wales and northern Victoria. This is a story to inspire all, but in particular, to encourage and exhilarate younger generation Indigenous Australians to maintain and re-connect with their families and Country, encouraging a traditional flow of language, culture and history while sharing a strength to heal from the intergenerational trauma many Indigenous people feel, caused through colonisation. The documentary, Beautiful Sunshine, is appropriately titled after the direct translation of Allara’s Aboriginal name.

About the Filmmaker

Submitted by Stacey Chilcott

Green Collar Productions is Directed by Stacey Chilcott, whose initial studies in aquatic science led her to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, part of the Yucatan Peninsula – the largest subterranean river system in the world. The threats to the river system from rampant development inspired Stacey to produce her own documentary as a way of inspiring the international community to protect our vital ecosystems. Stacey has since assisted as an Initial Researcher for the ABC’s Foreign Correspondent, pursued postgraduate studies in Sustainable Development, and continues to promote environmentally sustainable technologies, practices and initiatives through film.

Filmmaker’s Website: http://www.greencollarproductions.com