David Pisoni, South Australian Minister for Industry and Skills, said these projects feature some of
the most acclaimed emerging Aboriginal filmmakers and talent.
"The Marshall Government through SAFC, is very pleased to be highlighting so much creativity,
especially in the case of South Australian electro-soul duo Electric Fields, who were recently announced as an Australian finalist in the Eurovision Song Contest. I'm looking forward to hearing
their song, as well as the episode of 'Deadly Family Portraits featuring singer Zaachariaha Fielding
and his father Robert [Fielding]."
Sally Chesher, Executive Producer at ABC iView Arts, said: "This initiative seeks to highlight the wealth
of talent and innovation in South Australia and in particular the Aboriginal artists and filmmakers
currently practicing their craft".
The ''Deadly Family Portraits'' series is an initiative of Arts SA [Arts South Australia], the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Jennifer Layther, Arts SA (Arts South Australia) Director of Arts Programs, Organisations and Initiatives, said:
"It's great to see this initiative get off the ground. It provides emerging Aboriginal filmmakers a
unique opportunity to develop their skills in the film sector while working on content that tells their
stories." She added:
"These projects will showcase the talents of writers, directors, choreographers, actors and
cinematographer and provide the opportunity to tell the stories of their families and culture. We
value this partnership and look forward to seeing the development of these important works."
The three film-making teams that worked on this series included, for the first episode, ''Crombie Crew'', nationally acclaimed producer Tanith Glynn-Maloney (Robbie Hood, She Who Must Be Loved), director Edoardo Crismani (The Panther Within), and producer Gina Rings working
with Lillian Crombie and Elaine Crombie; for the second episode, ''Electric Mimili'', director Isaac Lindsay (Konya) and producer Scarlett Schrader
teamed with Robert Fielding and Zaachariaha Fielding; and for the third episode, ''Sansbury Sisters'', a unique sibling
situation saw sisters, director Pearl Berry and producer Lilla Berry, work with sisters, Taree Sansbury and
Caleena Sansbury.