Directed by Marlikka Perdrisat
Produced by Marlikka Perdrisat, Jayde Harding & Anna Kaplan
Regen Studios| Short film (10 mins)
Kids of Kupungarri prepare for the Mowanjum Festival
Kupungarri, a remote community in the North-West of Australia is one of the most natural places left in the world. This small community fosters confidence in their young people through their relationship with Country. Watch the excitement grow as they prepare for one of the biggest events of the year, the annual Mowanjum Festival.
See the film
- World premiere at Berlin International Film Festival on 18th February 2025
- Ornmol premiered at Flickerfest in Sydney Australia in January 2025
We'll be sure to keep you up to date with further screenings as they are announced.
About the film
In the Kimberley region of Western Australia, a small community school finishes everyday with a practice Joonba, where all the kids dance. This connection to culture and Country develops a unique confidence in the children.
The short film “Ornmol” follows the journey, from collecting ochre, to dancing at one of the biggest cultural events of the year, Mowanjum Festival. Written and Directed by Marlikka Perdrisat the film offers an intimate connection with the kids of Kupungarri. Feel the excitement grow as the week progresses.
Director's statement
For me I remember my first Warlongarriy, being painted up, and in that moment feeling the connection between myself and everything around me. I grew up on Nyikina Country, and we share Mardowarra (Fitzroy River) with Ngarinyin Country, so when Deborah first approached us to film their Joonba a few years ago I got so excited. Together we made a short film with what we had, but we fell in love with the story, the community, and it was such a joy to come back with funding and complete ORNMOL with them.
As a mother, it was so rewarding to have my children on set. Now, my two year old son asks me to paint him up.
Marlikka Perdrisat
Credit List
- Participants - Leqaize Williams, Arnellah Wilson, Phillip Wilson, Ayeshiar Divilli, Rozzarh Divilli, Jayrani Charles
- Writer and Director - Marlikka Perdrisat
- Producers - Marlikka Perdrisat, Jayde Harding, Anna Kaplan
- Cinematographer - Harry Jak
- Executive Producer - Damon Gameau
- Community Consultant - Deborah Donation
- Cultural Consultant - Heather Wungundin
- Unit Manager - Rahaney Poelina
- Sound Recordist - Mark Coles Smith
- Photographer - Michaela Skovranova
- Carer - Vennessa Poelina
- Editors - Lindi Harrison ASE, Marlikka Perdrisat
- Music - Jeff Lang
- Colourist - Billy Wychgel
- Post Supervisor - Gabrielle Joosten
- Sound Producer - Bonnie Law
- Re-Recording Mixer - Dave Robertson
- Foley Artist - Daniel Page
- Linguist - Thomas Saunders
- Screen Australia Head of First Nations - Angela Bates
- Screen Australia Development & Investment Manager - Dr Jessica Byrne
- Screenwest First Nations Executive - Perun Bonser
- Channel 10 Head of Unscripted - Sarah Thornton\
A MARLIKKA PERDRISAT AND REGEN STUDIOS FILM
FILMED ON LOCATION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Ngarinyin, Wunumbal, Worrorra, Warrwa and Nyikina Country, the traditional lands of the Ngarinyin, Wunumbal, Worrorra, Warrwa and Nyikina peoples.
Funding partners
Ornmol has been made possible through the support of the following funding partners:
