Speaking @ Our Power
Combining two of his biggest passions, producing inspiring films and fighting injustices, Peter has a keen eye and a strong sense for finding worthwhile, factual stories. With his distinctive and thought-provoking productions, Peter is known for always inspiring his viewers.
Peter has completed seven years of study in the fields of media/communications and information management & systems – a unique combination that allows him to be extremely hands on across all aspects of documentary film-making.
“OUR POWER” is Peter’s first feature length documentary and was nominated for Best Environmental Film at the Byron Bay International Film Festival in October 2018.
Peter came to find the community group ‘Voices of the Valley’ back in early 2015 while attending a community lecture at Melbourne University. He was instantly struck by their story and horrified that he hadn’t heard about the 2014 Hazelwood Open Cut Mine Fire.
He (and his partner, Anissha Vijayan) then set out to make a short-film for group. A few years later the project turned into a feature film, which was supported by $45,000 crowdfunding effort, also created and managed by Peter and Anissha.
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