I was honoured to be invited by Weerianna Street Media to direct two episodes of THALU for ABC/ NITV. The story follows a mob of young Indigenous kids on a mission to get to the Thalu in order to save their country from a dangerous dust cloud. The show will air in 2020.

Amie Batalibasi on the set of Thalu
Amie Batalibasi on the set of Thalu. Image courtesy of Weerianna Street Media.

This production was challenging in many ways but the thing I found most rewarding was working with these awesome kids (pictured): Wade, Jakeile, Logan, Sharliya, Ella, Penesha & Cherry Rose. They were courageous and strong in taking on this story, acting in front of the camera for the first time. I learned a lot from collaborating with them on Ngarluma country up in the Pilbara, WA.

Read more in the media release and the Pilbara News article pictured.