Nora & R.D. Productions

16/07/2025

Here is the trailer! Again, so great to be part of this film, loved working With the team, out at cinemas in October in Auz, not sure when overseas.

Enjoy!

12/06/2025

A really special night at the Australian Premiere of Journey Home — honouring the life and final journey of David Gulpilil.
Such a privilege to stand beside Trisha Morton-Thomas, Joyce Malakuya Malibirr, Witiyana Marika and Maggie Miles — who have told David’s story with so much heart, respect and love.
His spirit fills every frame of this film.

At the Australian Premiere of ‘Journey Home, David Gulpilil’ with Director/Screenwriter Trisha Morton-Thomas, Executive Producer Joyce Malakuya Malibirr, Executive Producer Witiyana Marika and Director/Screenwriter Maggie Miles.

07/06/2025

In the last month alone I’ve seen three different projects filmed here in Central Australia, or shared online after the fact, some in really sensitive places. And I can guarantee that no permission was sought for any of them.

Just because it’s Crown Land, or ‘out of town’, or even private property, doesn’t mean you don’t need a permit.

And permits are easy and affordable to get
• Crown Land – no fee ($0)
• Town Council – minimal fee ($109)
• Private land – usually free or low cost, especially for short films
• NT Parks – minimal fee (starts at $55)
• Traditional Owners/Custodians – minimal fee, and can often be free depending on the project

And just because it’s “only a documentary,” or a short film, or an advert, doesn’t make it exempt, all productions require the correct approvals.

Everywhere in Central Australia requires a filming permit AND a heritage agreement with the relevant Traditional Owners. That applies to everyone, local or not.

Places like The Gap are particularly significant. One area there is not to be filmed at all, and yet people film there without any consideration for the TOs or their wishes.

This isn’t about gatekeeping creativity. It’s about respecting Country and the people who hold knowledge and custodianship of it.

If you’re filming in Central Australia, do the right thing
✔️ Ask permission
✔️ Seek permits
✔️ Talk to the relevant TOs or land councils
✔️ Don’t assume it’s fine just because no one’s watching

There are clear processes to help with this, and people who are happy to guide you if you’re not sure where to start

Let’s keep making great work, but let’s make it right

Photos/filming on Rubuntja Country, Kangaroo and Fire dreaming (Tanami Road). With approval from Mervyn Rubuntja.

31/05/2025

I’ve got a few more days to wrap up locations and make sure everything’s in order, but that is a picture wrap on Wolfram.

Another awesome production with a truly fantastic team — feeling grateful, proud, and a little bit exhausted. Love this work and the people I get to do it with. 💛

08/05/2025

So excited this won and so proud I was part of it in a really small way.

Loved working with this team it was so much fun to work on.

Congratulations to Ludo and the team,

08/05/2025

I don't think I have shared this yet how awesome Journey Home, David Gulpili, premiering at Sydney Film Festival.

So excited that I was able to be part of this production even if it was in a small way.

08/05/2025

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06/05/2025

Love being part of this as Locations Manager, has been great working with this team, the whole team is awesome!

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02/05/2025

First week done and in the can on Wolfram. Loveing working with this team, awesome people and a really small team. 4 weeks to go.

22/04/2025

Another day, another awesome sky.

17/04/2025

Feeling really proud to be working alongside Traditional Owners as we scout locations, build sets, and roll cameras.

Taking the time to fully consult, listen, and learn at every step is such an important part of our process. Their knowledge and care for Country guide how we work — and make the stories we’re telling so much stronger.

Always grateful, always learning.

17/04/2025

And time to play with dingoes!

Have i said how awesome it is here?