It has been a great year for Diverse City Films. We have continued to work with clients that inspire people, have an impact on the world, and some that are just a lot of fun! Here are some of the highlights.

We met some interesting and fascinating characters along the way, including; Angry Anderson, Kieran Perkins, Bronwyn Bishop, Brendan Jones, Daryl Beattie and a number of Australian Pro Golfers and Cricketers. A highlight was spending three days documenting Bear Grylls promotional trip to Australia.

In November, we received word from Hollywood that our documentary ‘WORLDS APART: Together in Adversity’ received an award at ‘The Indie Fest’ film festival. It’s a great recognition for the supporters and production team that donated their time and money for such a worthwhile film, bringing disability care into the spotlight through the eyes of two inspiring boys.

We also teamed up with Greg Hirst Enterprises for the production of a 13 part TV series titled, ‘Temporary Australians’. The series looks at the positive side of the motorcycle scene and will air Nationally in March 2012.

We have really enjoyed getting to know some great new clients including; On Productions, Triumph Communications and Cultural Intelligence Collective – working with them on media training, news gathering and quirky promotional events.

We continue to solidify our relationship with some really worthwhile organisations that are making a real difference in the world. Organisations such as; R2L & Associates, Baptist World Aid, Christian Blind Mission, The Mary Mackillop Foundation and Hawkins Ministry Resourses.

We are excited to see what 2012 will bring. Merry Christmas and God bless!

Regards,
Tim Robinson
Director, Diverse City Films

We are proud to announce that ‘WORLDS APART: Together in Adversity’ has won an award at ‘The Indie Fest’ film festival in Hollywood. It is great recognition for the production team that poured their heart and soul in to this special project, and also for the families that told their stories and shared their lives with us through the film.

Photo courtesy of Lawrence Furzey. www.lawrencefurzey.com

Last week, Diverse City Films had the privilege of shooting with Bear Grylls, a world famous adventurer and host of the popular TV series ‘Man vs Wild’.

Bear was in Australia to take part in ‘Beat Bear’, a promotional campaign for Solo. 10 competition winners each challenged Bear to beat them at their own games. Challenges ranged from maggot eating, to laser wars, to sailing!

Footage was broadcast across news and current affairs programs including ‘The Today Show’ and ’7pm Project’.

Photo courtesy of Lawrence Furzey. www.lawrencefurzey.com

Greg 'Hirsty' Hirst hosts the show

This week Diverse City Films began shooting a new TV series showcasing the motorcycle industry in Australia. Hosted by well known motorcycle personality, Greg ‘Hirsty’ Hirst, the program takes an inside look at special events and personalities from across the country.

The first event took us from Penrith to Parramatta for the launch of Homeless week. Over 200 bikers delivered blankets that were donated to Anglicare for distribution to the homeless. It was a great day for public awareness and much needed support of a very serious social issue.

‘Temporary Australians’ is due to hit the small screen in 2012.

Also, stay tuned for more information about a cinema screening of WORLDS APART in Maroochydore on the 30th August.

When: Saturday 30 July, 2011
Where: Koorong Bookshop, Toowoomba, QLD

Diverse City Films had the pleasure of producing a short documentary for Holroyd City Council. The film reflects on a four week music and arts therapy program that was run for children living with a disability. The kids and leaders had an absolute blast. Watch the video and share in the fun!

End the Cycle is a project that is educating Australians about the cycle of poverty and disability around the world. It is an initiative of CBM Australia, with funding from AusAid.

Diverse City Films was honoured to be involved in the production of a series of short documentaries that highlighted some personal stories from The Solomon Islands and Cambodia.

Head over to the website www.endthecycle.org.au to join the movement – read some of the stories, watch some videos and sign the petition!

CBM shoot in Kenya

We have travelled extensively around Australia; from Victoria, to Queensland, to the top end. And also overseas; from Kenya, to Malaysia, to Thailand and back!

WORLDS APART: Sydney Screening

In May we launched our first feature documentary, WORLDS APART: Together in Adversity. The film went on tour throughout Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne. We even screened the film across Thailand where much of the doco was filmed.

Traveling in Style - 1937 Lockheed Electra

We have worked with a variety of clients including international aid organisations, production companies and local bands. Working closely to veteran filmmaker, Greg Grainger, was a great learning experience. I am amazing at the quantity and quality of programming that their staff produces. We have also worked alongside R2L & Associates on many projects and their wealth of knowledge and experience is truly amazing.

Ross Greewood interviews REST Superannuation CEO

We look forward to building stronger relationships with our clients in 2011 and have some exciting projects on the horizon.

Have a very merry Christmas and a fruitful new year!

This year, Baptist World Aid Australia celebrates 22 years of their Christmas Appeal. Over this time they have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living in poverty. In this promotional video experience Rozalizo’s story, from East Timor. This video is one of a series of Christmas appeal videos produced by Diverse City Films for Baptist World Aid.