OUR FILM PROJECTS
Below you will find all of our film projects. Including posters, trailers, plot summaries, awards and achievements and much more.
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'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self.' See below for more info on the film. To Crowd-Fund visit our SUPPORT US page.
Awards & Achievements: (Winner of 25 International Film Festival Awards)
🏆 Winner - Best Feature Film, Salt House International Film Festival 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Documentary Feature, IndieFest Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Director, IndieFest Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Editing, IndieFest Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Silver Award for Social Impact, 46th Annual Telly Awards 🏆 Winner - Bronze Award for Documentary, 46th Annual Telly Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Educational Film, Cannes World Film Festival 🏆 Winner - Best Film on Disability, Cannes World Film Festival 🏆 Winner - Best Inspirational Film, Oniros Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Social Justice Film, Oniros Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Documentary Feature, Accolade Global Film Competition 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Educational Film, Accolade Global Film Competition 🏆 Winner - Award of Merit: Best Inspirational Film, Accolade Global Film Competition 🏆 Winner - Best Inspirational Film, Los Angeles Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Director, Hollywood Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Inspirational Film, New York Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Editing, New York Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Director, New York Film Awards Full Documentary Film (Available on YouTube) |
FILM: Unlocking The Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education (Feature Documentary Film, 2025, Out Now on our YouTube Channel: Link available in English subtitles and translated in 25 languages) Status: Completed IMDB Title Page Facebook Page: facebook.com/unlockingthepotentialdocumentary Emerson School and Brave Archer Films® proudly present 'Unlocking The Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education.' Step inside the extraordinary world of Emerson School—where education becomes a lifeline, and potential knows no bounds. Discover the inspiring story of Emerson School—a shining example of specialist education—and the transformative impact it has on the lives of students with additional learning needs. This compelling 25-award winning feature documentary, made by multi-award-winning filmmaker Amel Tresnjic, highlights the life-changing impact of specialist education and reveals how unlocking human potential can transform not only individual lives, but the very fabric of our society. For more information on Emerson School visit: https://www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au OFFICIAL TRAILER 🏆 Winner - Best Documentary Feature, Impact Docs Awards
🏆 Winner - Best Editing, Festigious International Film Festival 🏆 Winner - Social Awareness Award, Tietê International Film Awards 🏆 Winner - Best Documentary Feature, Golden Lion International Film Festival 🏆 Winner - Best Producer - John Mooney, Global Film Festival Awards 🏆 Winner - Honorable Mention - Best Documentary Feature, Global Film Festival Awards 🏆 Winner - Honorable Mention - Best Director, Global Film Festival Awards 🥈 Finalist - Best Picture, Festigious International Film Festival 🥈 Finalist - Globe Award, ARFF Around Films International - Paris 🥈 Finalist - Feature Documentary, The Next Level International Film Festival 🥈 Finalist - Best Picture, New York Film Awards 🌿 Official Selection - Sydney Lift-Off Online Festival 🌿 Official Selection - Melbourne Documentary Film Festival |
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FILM: Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers
(Feature Documentary Film, Release Dec 2022) Status: Completed IMDB Title Page Facebook Page: facebook.com/GivingBackTheDocumentary Dandenong North Primary School and Brave Archer Films® present 'Giving Back: Students Who Returned As Teachers.' This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. Our film is now available to watch and share Free on SBS On Demand (App or Website). You can search the name up or visit the direct link here:https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/giving-back-students-who-returned-as-teachers/2270339139662 Awards & Achievements: (Winner of 24 International Film Festival Awards) Winner - Best Editor of the Year, 2024 Festigious 10th Annual International Film Festival Winner: Science & Education Award, 2023 FilmFest International Berlin Winner: Best Educational Film, 2023 Liber Films International Film Festival Winner: Honorable Mention - Best Inspirational Film, 2023 Liber Films International Film Festival Winner: Honorable Mention - Best Director of Photography, 2023 Liber Films International Film Festival Winner - Honorable Mention - Globe Award, 2023 Around International Film Festival Winner - Best Inspirational Film, 2023 Vegas Movie Awards Winner - Best Screenplay From a Movie, 2023 Vegas Movie Awards Winner - Best Director, 2023 Budapest Film Festival Winner - Best Sound Design, 2023 Budapest Film Festival Winner - Best Educational Film, 2023 Arrow International Film Festival Winner - Best Producer, 2023 Arrow International Film Festival Winner - Honorable Mention: Best Cinematography, 2023 Arrow International Film Festival Winner - Honrable Mention Best Educational Film, 2023 Golden Giraffe International Film Festival Winner - Honrable Mention Best Inspirational Film, 2023 Golden Giraffe International Film Festival Winner - Best Director, 2023 Festigious International Film Festival Winner - Best Editor, 2023 Festigious International Film Festival Winner - Best Educational Film, 2023 Fox International Film Festival |
Winner - Best Editing, 2023 Fox International Film Festival
Winner - Best Picture, 2023 FilmCon Awards Winner - Best Documentary, 2023 FilmCon Awards Winner - Best Director, 2023 FilmCon Awards Winner - Honorable Mention: Best Director, 2023 Fox International Film Festival Winner - Best Humanitarian Feature Film, 2023 Cannes World Film Festival |
Plot Summary:
This inspiring documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. Dandenong North Primary School, a multi-cultural school situated in a Melbourne suburb, welcomes all children and their families with open arms. The school's goal is to give children the best start on a path of lifelong learning. The importance of learning and 'giving back' is the heart of this unique and uplifting educational film, made by multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic.
This inspiring documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. Dandenong North Primary School, a multi-cultural school situated in a Melbourne suburb, welcomes all children and their families with open arms. The school's goal is to give children the best start on a path of lifelong learning. The importance of learning and 'giving back' is the heart of this unique and uplifting educational film, made by multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic.
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FILM: Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language
(2020, 62min documentary film) Status: Completed Full Credits: IMDB Title Page Facebook Page: facebook.com/TalkForLifeDocumentaryFilm Dandenong North Primary School and Brave Archer Films® present 'Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language.' This captivating documentary delves deep into the realm of language and its profound impact on the lives of recently arrived refugees in Australia. It chronicles their poignant journey, from the harrowing experiences of escaping war-torn lands to the pursuit of safety and a brighter future in Australia. The film is now available on YouTube: LINK Awards & Achievements: Winner of 22 International Film Festivals. Winner - Best Feature Documentary, 2021 Madrid International Film Festival Winner - Best Feature Documentary, 2021 North Europe International Film Festival Winner - Best Director of a Documentary Feature, 2021 London International Filmmaker Festival Winner - Jury Award, 2021 Milan International Filmmaker Festival Winner - Best Documentary, 2020 Melbourne Indie Film Awards Winner - Science and Education Award, 2021 Nice International Filmmaker Festival Winner - Globe Award, 2020 ARFF Around Films International Film Festival - Amsterdam Winner - Best Feel Good Film, 2020 Melbourne Indie Film Awards Winner - Best Picture, 2020 FilmCon Awards Winner - Best Director, Amel Tresnjic 2020 FilmCon Awards Winner - Award of Excellence for Documentary Feature, 2020 Impact Docs Awards Winner - Honorable Mention: Inspirational Film, 2020 Festigious International Film Festival - Los Angeles Winner - Best Feature Documentary Film, 2020 Gold Movie Awards, Monthly Winner Semi-Finalist - Documentary Feature, Academy Award, BAFTA and Canadian Screen Award Qualifying Festival, 2020 Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival Winner - Best Educational Feature Film, 2020 Istanbul Film Awards Winner - Best Inspirational Film, 2020 New York International Film Awards Winner - Best Director, 2020 New York International Film Awards Winner - Best Documentary Feature, 2020 Oniros Film Awards Winner - Best Editing in a Documentary Film, 2020 Five Continents International Film Festival Finalist - Best Director Amel Tresnjic, 2020 Oniros Film Awards Winner - Honorable Mention: Documentary Feature, 2020 Los Angeles Film Awards Winner - Best Editing of a Documentary, 2020 South Europe International Film Festival Finalist - Best Director of a Feature Documentary, 2020 South Europe International Film Festival Finalist - Best Scientific and Education Award, 2020 South Europe International Film Festival Finalist - Best Documentary Feature, 2020 Miami International Film Festival Winner - Honorable Mention: Sound Design, PIMFF Prague International Monthly Festival Winner - Honorable Mention: Documentary Feature, PIMFF Prague International Monthly Festival Finalist - Best Director, Best Cinematography & Best Editing, 2020 Hollywood Gold Awards Semi-Finalist - Feature Documentary, 2020 Montreal Independent Film Festival Finalist - Best Feature Documentary, Best Editing 2020 Venice Film Awards Quarter-Finalist - Feature Documentary, 2020 Lonely Wolf London International Film Festival Official Selection - 2020 Helsinki Education Film Festival International Official Selection - 2020 Muslim Film Festival |
For more info or to contact Dandenong North Primary School visit: www.dandenongnorthps.vic.edu.au/
Plot Summary: This captivating documentary delves deep into the realm of language and its profound impact on the lives of recently arrived refugees in Australia. It chronicles their poignant journey, from the harrowing experiences of escaping war-torn lands to the pursuit of safety and a brighter future in Australia. Dandenong North Primary School, a multi-cultural school situated in a Melbourne suburb, welcomes children of refugee backgrounds and their families with open arms. The school’s goal is to give children the best start on a path of lifelong learning. The film features the school’s highly successful English as an Additional Language Support Program and highlights the life changing role it plays for children of non-English speaking backgrounds. Dandenong North Primary School demonstrates the vital responsibility an educational institution plays in supporting refugee students as they overcome language barriers and develop the ability to express themselves. The importance of learning to ‘talk for life’ is the heart of this unique and uplifting educational film, made by multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic.
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For more info or to contact Dandenong North Primary School visit: www.dandenongnorthps.vic.edu.au/
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FILM: The Reading Factory (2019, 35min documentary film)
Status: Completed Full Credits: IMDB Title Page Dandenong North Primary School and Brave Archer Films® present 'The Reading Factory.' This inspirational award-winning educational film by filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic documents the genesis, implementation and fine-tuning of a highly successful literacy support program that changes the course of children's lives. AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS Winner: Humanitarian Award - Award of Distinction at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition. The film was awarded the prestigious Impact Docs 24K Golden Statuette. Winner: Special Mention Award Winner for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Global Shorts Awards Winner: Winner of 4 prestigious awards at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short Award of Merit: Direction Award of Merit: Editing Award of Merit: Cinematography The film was awarded the prestigious Accolade 24K Golden Constellation Statuette. Film Award Link: accoladecompetition.org/awards-of-merit-august-2019/ Winner: Winner of 2 prestigious Awards at the 2019 Impact Docs Awards. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short Award of Merit - Special Mention: Directing The film was awarded the prestigious Impact Docs 24K Golden Statuette. Film Award Link: impactdocsawards.com/awards-of-merit-july-2019/ Winner: Bronze Award for Documentary Short at the 2019 Latitude Film Awards. Film Award Link: latitudefilmawards.com/june-2019 Plot Summary: This inspiring documentary film provides a historical perspective of an educational breakthrough initiative at Dandenong North Primary School that challenged conventional wisdom and practice. Rather than relying on motivation to learn to read as a precursor to literacy success, The Reading Factory, comprised of a dedicated team of educators, subscribed to an alternate psycho-educational theory - that learning to read can transcend the motivation often lacking in reluctant readers or students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Reading Factory has provided long-term evidence that students who achieve success in learning to read go on to experience success in the higher-level skill of reading to learn. The life changing impact this unique literacy support program has on disadvantaged students, is the heart of this uplifting educational film, made by multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic. |
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Film:SingFest, The Literacy of Music (2017, 49min feature documentary)
Status: Completed Full Credits: IMDB Title Page Facebook Page: facebook.com/SingfestMusicFilm Emerson School and Brave Archer Films® present 'Singfest: The Literacy of Music.' This uplifting multi-award winning documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of music and how music, as a literacy in schools, unlocks student's full potential and transforms their learning. Emerson School and Brave Archer Films® present 'Singfest: The Literacy of Music.' A film made in its entirety by one filmmaker, Amel Tresnjic. The film is now available on SBS on Demand by searching the title or on the following direct link: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/2050968644000/singfest-the-literacy-of-music Plot Summary: This inspirational multi-award winning documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of music and how music, as a literacy in schools, unlocks student's full potential and transforms their learning. Emerson School, a special needs school situated in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, invites nine local schools to its grounds for the purpose of sharing its’ love of singing and music making. Whilst each school brings its own unique strengths and talents to the day, Emerson School shares insights on the vital role of Music and Music Education in the special needs educational setting. The students from the invited schools come together as strangers but when united through their voices and choral singing for the day, that strangeness and unfamiliarity is taken away. Thus the literacy embedded within Music as an art form has the power to bond people of all different cultures and engender learning that is multimodal and transformational. The embodied cognition in Music Education is a potent tool that humans use to give meaning in both linguistic and non-linguistic ways. Most importantly, music draws people together and helps make their learning journey socially-directed and purposeful. The power that music has to transcend a wide range of learning, cultural and social barriers is demonstrated in this unique and uplifting educational film.
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Amel Tresnjic Interview about his multi award-winning documentary SingFest: The Literacy of Music. Interviewed by Ray Davies from The Film Industry Network at the Madrid International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema, August 16, 2019. Interview Produced by: International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema To learn more about the Festival: https://www.filmfestinternational.com
2012 Crossing Over A New Beginning TRAILER
2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning FINAL EDITION
FIRST EDITION 2012 Crossing Over: A New BeginningFilm includes Original Music by Jonathan Kent. From the album 'Sundara Nama' available @ jkmusicandwords.com/chanting.htm
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FILM: 2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning AKA 'The Awakening of a New Wave of Consciousness' (2012, 93min feature documentary)
Status: Completed Full Credits: IMDB Title Page "One of the best inspirational "movies" if not the best one I saw in ages. Better than Thrive." - The One Truth Plot: Released prior to December 21, 2012, this uplifting documentary film delves into a 'positive' perspective regarding the extraordinary significance of the date and its aftermath. Few moments in history have carried such weight across diverse cultures. What lies behind this pivotal date, and what implications does it hold for humanity? This feature documentary takes viewers on a captivating journey to grasp a broader understanding of our current global landscape and the emergence of a new era of human consciousness. Moreover, it delivers an empowering message on how each individual can contribute to fostering a more peaceful and compassionate world. The film delves into various aspects, including the 2012 phenomenon, humanity's awakening, the principle of 'As above, so below; as within, so without,' the cycles of evolution, media-driven fear agendas, the hidden agendas of the elite, the dichotomy of love versus fear, the transformative power of choosing love, exploration of consciousness and spirituality, the profound impact of meditation, the essence of life's purpose, and much more. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the myriad changes unfolding both globally and within individual lives through this mind-expanding Internet sensation, crafted entirely by the visionary filmmaker Amel Tresnjic. AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS -Both EDITION'S have NOW been SEEN by 2Million+ on YouTube alone! (Including unofficial YouTube re-uploads a combined total of 4Million+) -Listed next to 'Zeitgeist' in the Disclose TV's 'Top 300 Most Mind Expanding Documentary Films' -8/10 stars on IMDB. To read 16+ user and 36+ more critically acclaimed reviews visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2461760/ -5/5 STAR Review by AIDY Reviews -5/5 STAR Review by Michael Forrester -Received Honor Award 'New Age of Activism 2012 & Beyond' -Rated 8/10 @ Top Documentary Films - 5/5 STAR Rating at 'Awaken Video' -Rated 8/10 @ Documentary Addict in Mystery -Rated 8/10 @ Documentary Heaven in Spirituality -Added to 'Films for Action' under vision, philosophy & War + Peace -The original FIRST EDITION has been translated into 9 languages, all by the power of the people. (Click on CC/Subtitles on our official YouTube link) -In the first week of release, the film was offered a Hollywood distribution deal, but Amel respectfully rejected it due to the terms that the film needed to be removed from YouTube -Inspired a song entitled 'Cross Over' by Johnna Rae -The film inspired author Mark MacNicol to include references of the Yuga Cycle & consciousness in his newly released 2nd novel 'Finn McCool Rises' -The film was screened at the Washington DC Correction Center & included in their video library to help encourage positive change in prisoners -It was also added to a Children's Clinic video library in Hawaii to help youth overcome physical & mental illnesses http://lovingservicefoundation.org -The films positive message inspired world-wide fans to host numerous screenings in Australia, Germany, Bosnia, LA, DC, Canada, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Russia, UK as well as hundreds of online stations.. - Over the years since its release, received over 20.000+ emails, Facebook messages and comments of viewers expressing the positive impact the film had on their lives. "Who would have thought that a film which I have solely created from nothing, would have such a profound effect in peoples life's! The impact ONE being can have on the universe, still takes my breath away! You too can make a difference, all you have to do is be the change you wish to see in the world!" - Amel Tresnjic If you value what is presented in this film, please spread the message of love by sharing the official links and support the film by making a small donation. It is the key to being able to make films like these possible! This film has been completely independently funded, produced and released for free. All donations will go towards spreading the message and production costs of our next film 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self.' (More info Below) Support 2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning in the following ways: * Buy the Limited Edition DVD or Blu-Ray LOADED with BONUS FEATURES: SHOP * Buy a Digital HD Download of the FILM: SHOP * Support Independent Filmmaking by making a donation to Brave Archer Films: PayPal donation Link * Like and share our Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/2012CrossingOverMovie * Vote and/or write a review on IMDB: imdb.com/title/tt2461760/ |
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FILM: Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self
(2025, feature documentary) Currently IN PRODUCTION Status: CROW-FUND NOW Full Credits: IMDB Title Page 'Turn your eye inwards and see the truth!' 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self' from multi-award winning filmmaker Amel Tresnjic. Plot: 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self' embarks on a spiritual journey to the true nature of our being and seeks answers to the deeper meaning of life. Who am I? What am I? What is this place and what am I doing here? Where did I come from and where will I go after I die? From inquiry of these questions a spiritual path is born, which leads to self-realization and the discovery of the true nature of Self. The feature documentary tells a true story of ordinary individuals who have experienced a very rare spiritual phenomenon called 'Kundalini Awakening.' It is described as a sacred experience where an individual comes in contact with a transcendent reality, an encounter or union with the divine. The film explores those extraordinary insights and how they positively changed their lives forever. This highly anticipated new film from filmmaker Amel Tresnjic, sole creator of life changing Internet blockbuster '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning,' is a scientific, spiritual and philosophical perspective on the awakening of the new wave of consciousness. Furthermore, it provides an empowering message on how every individual can contribute towards making the world a more peaceful and loving place. This uplifting and inspirational film aims to empower audiences and encourage them to seek spiritual wisdom for a greater understanding of our true nature and purpose in life. Looking at the world of today, spiritual ignorance has caused humanity to drift far from its nature, which is crucial to our survival and sense of belonging. Now it's time to journey back home, home to our natural state, the state of love and happiness. Are you ready to embark on your own spiritual journey?' Help bring 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self' to life with 'Crowd-Funding.' Spread the word and Crow-Fund NOW at our SUPPORT US page. |
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