Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura | Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli
(Senior Women, Young Women)
Wangaba Barnigu | Wangabarni
(Staying Alive)
Filmed and created on Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara, Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli (Senior Woman, Young Woman) and Wangaba Barnigu, Wangabarni (Staying Alive) are two new digital artworks produced by Big hART and women from the community of Roebourne. These artworks are inspired by the enduring power of women’s relationships, and the significance of connections between generations that underpins a joyful exchange of strength and knowledge.
In Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli, intergenerational relationships between women, their kinship system and their living connection to Country, practice and power are explored through film, photography and audio. Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri highlights women’s stories of strength, and the knowledge and leadership they draw collectively from the relationships between mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters and aunties.
Wangaba Barnigu, Wangabani (Staying Alive) is inspired by exploring and observing local plants, trees and wildflowers from Country through the digital lens of photography and visual interpretation on digital drawing app Procreate. This film features the artwork and photography of young women from Roebourne.
These films are commissioned by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip (WAM), funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and developed in consultation with Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia (AACHWA)
For more information on the WA Museum visit: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/
For more information on AACHWA visit: https://aachwa.com.au/
What's On
Songrites: Short Films
Sydney Opera House, NSW
Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura | Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli (Senior Women, Young Women) will appear as part of the Songrites Shorts 2025 at Sydney Opera House
Experience four powerful First Nations short films by First Nations storytellers from regional communities, underpinned by their connection to Country and culture – Katele (Mudskipper), The Djarn Djarns, Bala and Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that content from this event may contain images and voices of deceased persons.
Time: 8:15pm
Location: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, Bennalong Point, NSW 2000
Tickets on sale: SOH website HERE
3 September 2025
Byron Arakwal NAIDOC Week Indigenous Spotlight Shorts – 2025
Byron Bay, NSW
Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura | Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli (Senior Women, Young Women) will appear as part of the Byron Arakwal NAIDOC Week Indigenous Spotlight Shorts – Flickerfest 2025.
The Arakwal Bundjalung people of Byron Bay, Flickerfest & iQ Inc are thrilled to present an inspiring evening of First Nations storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 and this years theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’.
In celebration of screening an incredible collection of some of our country’s most creative Indigenous talent, both behind and in front of the camera.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Byron Theatre (doors, cafe/bar will be open from 5.30pm)
For more information and to purchase tickets (Booking is recommended): Flickerfest website HERE
8 July 2025
Fanforce First Nations Film Festival
Online everywhere
Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura | Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli (Senior Women, Young Women) will appear as part of the First Nations Film Festival 2025 on Fanforce Streaming
First Nations Shorts Collection – FNFF25
A powerful collection of 7 short films that reflect the diversity, innovation, and cultural strength of First Nations storytelling across generations. These stories span genres from comedy to sci-fi, from documentary to action — offering unique entry points into broader conversations of identity, legacy, and connection to Country.
To stream the First Nations Film Festival visit: SOH website HERE
6 July - 3 August 2025