Things Will Be Different documents two neighbours’ experiences of displacement as they are forced to relocate from the Walker Street public housing estate in Northcote, Melbourne when it is sold for private redevelopment. The film explores the impact of losing one’s home and the important role public housing plays in our communities.
Funding
Screen Australia ;Preoducer Equity Program;
Darebin City Council;Fuse Festival;
Documentary Australia Foundation;Fiscal Sponsorship;
Scarlets Fund;;
City of Yarra;Arts Grants;
History
NTRO Output Type
- Recorded or Rendered Work
NTRO Output Category
- Recorded or Rendered Work : Audio / visual recording
Place
AustraliaVenue
Cinemas across AustraliaNTRO Publisher
FanforceMedium
DocumentaryResearch Statement
Things Will Be Different is an example of creative practice research in the field of documentary. The purpose of the film was to create a record of the experiences of tenants who were forcibly relocated through the public housing renewal program.
New knowledge in the field of documentary filmmaker and participant relationships emerged throughout the process of making this work, and how material relationships throughout the making of a documentary impact the aesthetic outcomes of the work. This knowledge has been documented in an upcoming article, which will be made available later this year. The knowledge was also shared in press throughout the release of the film.
The project recieved critical praise through various media outlets such as the age, rough cut journal, the guardian, senses of cinema and so forth. Links to media can be found on the projects website. The project has also had national and international screenings. The creators have also been accepted to present on the work internationally at Visible Evidence XXXI.Size or Duration of Work
65 mins
