WA Documentary Showcase

Penny Lane’s

Javiera Ortega Australia/2026/8:11 mins

After the loss of their beloved husband/father Richard Lane, Cathy and her daughter Penny discuss the struggles and challenges they are faced with as they try and keep their music workshop in Fremantle alive while embracing the legacy of one of Western Australia's most beloved Musicians.

Love, Rock en Masse

Mahalia Fayth Bowles Australia/2026/7:00mins

In December 1970, a groundbreaking event shook conservative Perth when progressive rock band, Bakery performed at the iconic St George’s Cathedral in the first rock mass. Invited by a devoted fan and unlikely friend, the charismatic Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Reverend John Hazlewood, the band took part in a series of rock masses in the seventies. This unprecedented fusion of rock music and religious tradition marked a notable time in Australian history that the church embraced contemporary music culture. Told through the eyes of original Bakery guitarist, Peter Walker; Love, Rock En Masse tells the story of how this cultural phenomenon was sparked and then redefined the relationship between faith and music for young people at the time and gave them a place to belong.

Kaṉparkanya, The Wanampi

Duncan Wright, Timo Hogan Australia/2026/4:33mins

Acclaimed artist Timo Hogan returns to country at Lake Baker in Western Australia’s vast Gibson Desert to share the story of Kaṉparkanya, the Wanampi and explore his connection to place.

The Femme Fatales of Western Australian Wrestling

Zeke Morgan-Hind Australia/2025/49:17mins

In a world where the spotlight has long been dominated by men, five trailblazing women step into the ring to carve out their place in West Australian wrestling history — leaving behind stories of grit, triumph, rivalry, and legacy.