Documentary Short

It's In Your Hands

Directed by Talitha Huston

AFIN 2023 Finalist

  • 2023
  • 5m
  • Australia
  • English
Australian Student Film First-time filmmaker
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Synopsis

Younger generations are the ones to be impacted by choices made by the older generation. Current leaders need to make decisions on long term goals rather than short term economics. This film focuses on individual cycles of human’s impact on the environment.

Director's Statement

Talitha Huston, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

An image speaks 1000 words. The Environment should be our number one priority and if I can be the catalyst for change through my films, then I know I am making a difference.

What makes this one special

  • Award-winning elsewhereMedia Perspectives 2021
  • A first-time filmmaker
  • A student film

Also selected at

1 award across 1 other festival

  1. WinnerMedia Perspectives 2021Top ATAR Media Productions 2021 · Perth, Australia · 2022

Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.

Director's Biography

Talitha Huston, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Talitha Huston Director

I was given my first camera when I was three years old and I took thousands of photos and videos. Between the ages of 11-13 I entered my short art films in the Darlington Art Festival. As my interest in the environment grew I started to use the photos I had taken to write a bird book, Birds of the Perth Hills, which has sold over 5000 copies in under 2 years. I did many presentations and included a short film on birds as part of my presentation. I also made a film in year 12 about humans’ impact on the environment. It is called It's in Your Hands and it was selected for the WA Media Perspectives 2021. It was chosen to be the final exhibit of the showcase. My dream would be to make films that highlight environment issues and solutions and encourage a brighter future.

Placings

Recognised in this category at AFIN 2023, as announced that season.

  • Best Documentary Short Finalist

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