Sunday 19 October 4:30pm

In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar set out on a remarkable journey along India’s coastlines to protect endangered sea turtles. Decades later, after a devastating tsunami, he returns with a haunting question: what happens when their nesting beaches vanish? A tribute to one man’s unwavering dedication to the turtles.

Thursday 23 October 7pm

Before his passing in 2021, iconic Yolŋu actor David Gulpilil asked to be returned to his ancestral Homeland of Gupulul. This moving documentary follows his family’s epic journey across more than 4,000 kilometres to honour that promise. As they navigate vast landscapes and cultural obligations, the film offers a rare and respectful glimpse into Yolŋu ceremony, kinship, and connection to Country.

Friday 24 October 7:20pm

From saving lives to risking his own, Dr Richard “Harry” Harris embarks on a perilous cave dive into one of the world’s most extreme underwater systems. Directed by Jennifer Peedom (SHERPA) and Alex Barry, with stunning visuals and Harris’s own footage, it’s a breathtaking journey into darkness, danger, and the depths of human curiosity.

Saturday 25 October 5pm

Kane Guglielmi is on a journey to explore more compassionate alternatives to the systems we take for granted. What began as a personal quest - sparked by trauma and transformation - evolves into a global search for fairness, empathy, and unity.

Saturday 25 October 7:20pm

In coastal Liberia, a grassroots movement has given rise to a thriving surf culture. We the Surfers celebrates the power of unity, resilience, and shared love for the ocean. Screening alongside a curated selection of global surf shorts, it’s a moving tribute to surfing as a force for connection and community.

Sunday 26 October 4:30pm

A moving reminder that love endures, even when memory does not.

Dementia affects countless families, yet Nansie offers an unusually tender window into one - the Miller family of Sydney. Sisters Adelaide and Lucinda share a deep devotion to their grandmother Ann, affectionately known as “Nansie,” who once helped raise them and remains central to their lives, even as dementia gradually reshapes hers.