Closing Night: First Nations Film Festival on Dharawal Country

We're closing the inaugural First Nations Film Festival with two remarkable films that offer compelling First Nations perspective's on identity, connection, history and place.

Short Film THE SECRET WATERHOLE (G)

Guided by their Nan's map, three cousins set out to find a secret waterhole in order to fulfil a special request.

Followed by a unique take on a Q&A with Phil Crawford and the young Filmmakers!

Feature Documentary JOURNEY HOME, DAVID GULPILIL (PG)

When Australia’s most renowned Indigenous actor David Gulpilil passes away far from his Homeland, his family struggle against huge logistical challenges to fulfil his final wish, to bury him on his Homeland, over four and a half thousand kilometres away.

Everyone is welcome.

This Festival is possible with the support of Gawura, IAC, Screen NSW, Invest Wollongong and Culture Bank.

Screen Illawarra acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders of this land, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation - past, present and emerging, and their continued spiritual and cultural connection to Country.

Contact the host of First Nations Film Festival Closing Night: Sunday 12th July 2026