BROKEN HILL FILMS

RACHEL LANE

ABOUT

Rachel Lane heads up Sydney-based Broken Hill Films, a production company producing quality projects that have been screened at Event Cinemas, and broadcast on ABC, SBS and NITV.

Film credits include the award-winning feature film Bilched which won ‘Best Film’ at Chelsea Film Festival, New York, 2019 and was screened nationally at Event Cinemas in the same year.

The documentary Faithfully Me was broadcast on ABC TV in 2020 and chosen for official selection at the Academy-Accredited St Kilda Film Festival in 2021.

The film also attracted a nomination for Rachel Lane in the ‘Best Director’ category at the Australian Director’s Guild awards in 2021.

The current slate includes a one-hour documentary,
Life Burns High, which showcases the life of Australian writer Charmian Clift, based on the award winning biography ‘The Life and Myth Of Charmian Clift’ by
Nadia Wheatley.

Rachel is also making a half-hour documentary exploring the trials and tribulations of Samoan pastor Andre Afamasaga, a gay man who fought to reconcile his faith and sexual identity.

EVERYONE HAS A STORY

FILM

DOCUMENTARY

SHORT FILM

FEATURE

SHOWREEL

LIFE BURNS HIGH

Currently in production for Life Burns High showcasing the life and work of Australian writer, Charmian Clift.

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Co-Producer – Sue Milliken

More information: Documentary Australia Foundation

FAITHFULLY ME

Faithfully Me explores coming out as transgender in a Christian environment, from both sides of
the pulpit.

Executive Producer – John Wallace

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Screenings: ABC TV 2020
Nomination: Best Director – Australian Directors Guild 2021

Nomination & Offical Selection: St Kilda Film Festival 2021

More information: ABC Compass - Facebook and ABC Compass

FPDN @ 20

Over the past ten years Broken Hill Films has produced many short films for First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN). This reel showcases some of those highlights.

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Youtube: FPDN 20 Year Showreel

LIVING MY WAY

This film follows the story of five Indigenous people pursuing positive and prosperous lives despite the challenges of living with a disability.

Executive Producer – June Riemer

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Screenings: Imparja TV, GO and GEM

Full Version (Youtube): Living My Way

LIVING MY WAY - GETTING PREPARED

Storytelling through art and the spoken word is at the heart of Aboriginal Culture. Knowing your own story is key to accessing the right support.

Executive Producer – June Riemer

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Screenings: NITV

Full Version (Youtube): Living My Way - Getting Prepared

SECRET & SACRED

An anthropological look at the Badtjala people from Hervey Bay and Fraser (K’Gari) Island region, told by two old school friends, Joe Gala and Andy Taylor.

Director – Andy Taylor

Producer – Rachel Lane

Screenings: NITV

No full version available online.

HERE I AM

An exploration of the issues and experiences surrounding Gay and Lesbian people coming out in their Christian communities and the subsequent difficulty in reconciling their faith and sexuality.

Executive Producer – John Wallace

Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Screenings: SBS On Demand

Full version (Youtube): Here I Am

L.O.V.E.

Insurance for the Heart

Ever wished you could get a prospective lover checked out before you go out with them… well now you can just one phone call to L.O.V.E Inspections will sort that out for you and avoid any unnecessary heartache down the track.

Writer/Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Awards / Screenings: Finalist in Tropfest Film Festival 2013
Broadcast: SBS2

I CAN HEAR ICE CREAM

Why does Mr Whippy play Greensleeves? It’s a universal tune that all children know, love and associate with good times. It’s ironic that such a morbid & melancholic melody has the ability the lure it’s clientele.

Writer/Director/Producer – Rachel Lane

Awards / Screenings: Short-listed Tropfest Film Festival 2011

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