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Nunga Screen rolls out powerful stories across South Australia

May 26, 2025

Pic – Eddie’s Lil’ Homies

Melissa Smith

First Nations films hit the road again across South Australia

For over 14 years, Nunga Screen has been serving up a diverse collection of films, and this year, it’s back with another stellar lineup.

Country Arts SA’s beloved First Nations film program is once again touring metro and regional SA, from major theatres to outback towns, bringing communities together through the magic of storytelling.

Timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, this year’s program brings a fresh mix of animations, documentaries and drama, from fun-packed kids’ series to powerful true stories that hit home.

Nunga Screen programmer and Country Arts SA’s First Nations Arts & Culture Manager, Josh Trevorrow (Ngarrindjeri), said the program continues to unite communities, schools and organisations
through the power of film. “2025 marks the fourteenth year of the program and it promises to deliver an entertaining and informative mix of animation, documentary and drama with something for all ages,” he says. “We’re proud to showcase the voices of First Nations filmmakers from across the country, sharing the diversity of cultures, language and stories through the medium of film.”

Leading this year’s program is Episode 1 of Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, the new Netflix series adapted from the much-loved books by AFL great Eddie Betts. Thanks to a partnership with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, it’s coming to screens big and small as part of Nunga Screen 2025.

“We’re also excited to present Barani, a visually stunning cinematic animation spotlighting the health and abundance of Country pre-settlement. Second Chance is a heartwarming romance from talented South Australian filmmaker Thibul Nettle, an independent filmmaker specialising in commercial stories that cut through in the mainstream market,” says Josh. “While Kumarangk: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge is a proof-of-concept short that elevates the voice of the Ngarrindjeri women who fought for over a decade to protect a sacred site in South Australia.”

Want to bring Nunga Screen to your workplace?

Private screenings are on offer again this year with corporate packages available. This is a brilliant way to bring meaningful conversations into your team space. To book a screening, email [email protected].