Blind Freedom

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Blind Freedom | Trailer

It’s 1934 and the Great Depression in Australia has created a fragile community where rations are distributed in even but small quantities to the families and those who barely make a living out of the few hours of work they can to find. Ruby & Molly, orphaned by the death of their mother and the unknown whereabouts of their father, are homeless, poor and have very little food to survive. Finding refuge in remote bush land, they are constantly judged and ridiculed by their community, until the town is divided on whether to despise or love Ruby after a blind boy goes missing. Through trauma from the death of her mother, Ruby experiences visions that come true. Whilst one group tries to hunt her down for stealing, another group is trying to help her, eventually leading to the location of the missing boy and an event that changes the attitude of the entire community. Through kindness, Ruby finds a home and people who care.

Blind Freedom was produced by filmmaker Craig Wyhoon in association with Thrive Films & Art, and post-produced by Ironbark Films. The film will be released in 2025.

Post Production

We were approached by filmmaker Craig Wyhoon to turn, what was essentially 8-days worth of footage, into a film. There were a myriad of complications during production, as with any regional film shoot, that needed to be rectified. While we were initially only engaged to edit the film, we also facilitated a theatrical post sound mix, grade, simple GFX/cleanup and title design. We also offered our mastering & captioning services through IRONBARK DIGITAL and will support the film as it goes out on the festival circuit through 2025 & 2026.

A man in an edit suite
A film slate with the words 'blind freedom'
A film editing timeline

Poster

Poster for the film 'Blind Freedom' featuring three characters in an outdoor setting, with text indicating cast members Claire Duncan, Skye Hope, and Vincent Melton. The bottom displays production credits and film festival awards.

We produced and designed this poster as part of the Electronic Press Kit (EPK) materials we delivered in tandem with the film to assist it with its festival run. The film has already received a number of nominations at independent film festivals across the globe.

Woman wearing a hat and pearl necklace smiling, with another person in the blurred background.
Young girl smiling outdoors
A woman wearing a hat walks arm in arm with a young boy outdoors, amidst a background of trees, with several people behind them. The woman appears emotional.
Woman standing near a gravestone in a cemetery.
Red-haired person in brown clothing standing in a forest with fallen tree in background.
Group of people in a dimly lit setting, with two older men in focus, one wearing a hat, engaged in conversation.
Person in a hat riding a horse in a forested area with two other people standing nearby.
Girl in a vintage dress in a forest setting, looking to the side.
A young girl with long brown hair standing in soft focus outdoors, with blurred figures and trees in the background.
Older man with a beard wearing a dark brown hat, looking serious, outdoors.
Two young girls standing outside, one looking towards the camera
Young girl with dirt on her face looking upwards, outdoors, blurred figure in the foreground.
Young woman with long brown hair standing outdoors, blurred trees in the background.
Two women in historical clothing sitting in a forest, one comforting the other who appears distressed.
Close-up of a person touching their forehead with eyes closed, suggesting stress or contemplation.
Woman with red hair standing in a forest, appearing concerned or apprehensive.
Close-up of a person with a thoughtful expression, outdoors background.

Credits

Writer & Director - Craig Wyhoon
Executive Producer - Craig Wyhoon
Producer - Dhanashree Padhye
Cast - Skye Hope, Claire Duncan, Vincent Melton
Supporting Cast - Daryl Christiansen, Isaac Hope, Julian Smith, Holly White, Manny Mirikilis, Nicholas Clapp, Jodie Kelvy, Daniel Holman, Jodie-Anne Barlow, Ian Ritchie, Yosie Lucic, Zoe Ferris, Mick Barlow
Search Party - Greg Cook, Kerri Ryant, Luke Kelvy, Darren Mann
Extras - Harlyn Baker, William Grant, Zeke Den Ridder, Jules Kane, Cara Jones, Acacia Moodie, Anna Moodie, Lauren Berick, Cohen Berick, Lucy O’Neale, Jodee Shead, Louise Weir, Rylee Ahearn
Director of Photography - Chris Ras
Costume Designer - Eimear Regan
Editor - Julian Neuhaus
Music - Cassie To
1st Assistant Director - Caitlyn Percy
2nd Assistant Director - Fleur Ferris
Associate Producer - Jodie-Anne Barlow
Producer’s Assistant - Lani Cummerford
Script Supervisor - Tara McKinnon
1st Assistant Camera - Darby Maxwell
2nd Assistant Camera - Gwilym Young
Sound Recordist - Thomas Partridge
Props/Grip Assistant - Ian Ritchie
Wardrobe Assistant - Kyra Wallace
Stills Photographer - Olivia Dikranis
Runners - Anna Moodie, Courtney Gardiner
Colourist & Post-Producer - Julian Neuhaus
Sound Design & Mix - Hamish McCarthy
Post Production & Mastering by - IRONBARK DIGITAL
Costumes Supplied by - Evonne Cummins / Epicentre
Catering - Echuca/Moama Kiwanis, Rotary Echuca
Catering Manager - Samme Beckman
Catering Assistant - Carol Christiansen
Equipment Supplied by - Taymaynari Productions
Cast & Crew chose to stay at Murray River Houseboats
Animals - Horsehand Echuca
Thanks to - Murray Shire Council, Campapse Shire Council, Echuca Moana Tourism, Moana Cemetery, Horseshoe Lagoon Nature Reserve, Kiwanis International, Bowser Bean Cafe, Cadell Food Services, Echuca Meats, Moama Bakery
Post-produced by Ironbark Films, Produced in association with Thrive Films & Art

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