Warwick Thornton
Indigenous nation: Kaytej
This list shows all the titles currently on australianscreen that include Warwick Thornton in a principal role. It is not a comprehensive filmography.
In a production role:
From Sand to Celluloid – Payback (1996) — writer, director
A short drama about payback, the Indigenous traditional law system. After 20 years, Paddy (George Djilaynga) is released from jail into tribal law.
Willigan’s Fitzroy (2000) — writer, director
A documentary about Fitzroy Crossing presented through the eyes of local characters. Willigan’s Fitzroy is part of the Nganampa Anwernekenhe series produced by Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association…
Mimi (2002) — director, writer
A short drama about a young Western art collector who gets more than she’s bargained for when she purchases Indigenous art pieces that include a Mimi statue and…
Green Bush (2005) — director, writer
A short film about an Indigenous radio DJ who struggles to keep his community functioning. Kenny (David Page) does the nightshift at a remote radio station, and must…
The Old Man and the Inland Sea (2005) — director, writer
A documentary about Mr Norman Hayes Jagamarra who was a ‘noodler’ on the mining fields of Cobber Pedy.
As a cast member:
Black and Dusty (2005)
A documentary about the Indigenous participants of the 2005 Tattersalls Finke Desert Race.
