Some of Australia’s most loved film industry personalities have combined to create a compelling plea to act on climate change: These futures aren’t inevitable.
The short feature depicts a three generation Australian family gathering to celebrate a newly born baby and pondering what the future holds for the child.
It was directed by Rachel Ward, a filmmaker and regenerative farmer; written by Margaret Morgan, an Australian screenwriter and novelist with a background in law and science; and produced by The Truth and Integrity Project, an independent body campaigning for real climate change action and the end of lies and corruption in Australian politics.
The cast is Rachel Ward, Marcus Graham, Michael Caton, Jenny Wu, Tim Franklin, and Joshua Nichols.
Margaret Morgan said “I wrote These futures aren’t inevitable because I realised that what we know intellectually about the urgency of climate change needs to be connected to our emotions before we will act. By showing the future that we’re currently creating for our children, I hope I’ve brought that message home.”
Rachel Ward said: “At a time when it is hard to find actions that fit the enormity and urgency of our climate crisis, I welcomed the chance to be part of this.”
The feature doesn’t advocate voting for any particular political party, but its closing message is that lack of action on climate change is not inevitable. We can choose to vote for parties who pretend to act on climate change, or we can choose to vote for parties and candidates committed to effective action.
The feature will be shown in selected cinemas around Australia and be part of the Truth and Integrity Project’s social media campaign.
The Truth and Integrity Project was founded by veteran Australian film producer Bob Weis, and its patrons are Barry Jones AC and John Hewson AM.
The Truth and Integrity Project aims to reach out to all Australians – whatever their differences are or have been – to promote a fair and successful Australia where truth, integrity, policy and decency are the core of politics.
The feature can be seen at: https://bit.ly/3rRrr2Q
Cast
Rachel Ward
Marcus Graham
Michael Caton
Jenny Wu
Tim Franklin
Joshua Nichols
Filmmakers, crew and post production
Director: Rachel Ward
Screenwriter & Producer: Margaret Morgan
Producer: Bob Weis
Cinematographer: Jack Shepherd
Casting Director: Greg Apps
Editors: Nick Meyers & Karen Johnson
Sound engineer: Andy Wright
Original Score: Robert Hart
Archivist: Melissa Garner
Lighting: Mikey Hamer
Focus Puller: Thomas Austin
Sound operator: Dante Florez
Continuity: Maxine Verbruggen
Runner: Martien Verbruggen
Sound and picture post production services: Soundfirm.
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