WA Reflections 2025

The State Library of Western Australia has partnered with Screenwest for a third season of WA Reflections, a short documentary film series aimed at pairing emerging filmmakers with unique WA stories preserved in the State Library collection. The four documentary short films in the series shine a spotlight on lesser-known identities and events that have shaped the State’s history.

Secure your ticket to free screenings of the 2025 films below.

three people sitting in a church
Screening and Panel Conversation
Explore how Bakery’s groundbreaking 1970 performance at St George’s Cathedral sparked a series of other rock masses throughout the seventies.
man and his guide dog facing a busy intersection
Screening and Panel Conversation
A heartwarming story of the life and legacy of disability pioneer, Dr Arnold Cook, his guide dog Dreena and the guide dog movement.
man standing in cemetery holding a banjo
Screening and Panel Conversation
In 1975, 18-year-old Geoffoire unexpectedly became housemates with 82-year-old vaudeville legend Effie Fellows. Fifty years later, her memory inspires the performance he’s never had the courage to attempt.
Perth observatory
Screening and Panel Conversation
A history of WA's space exploration and its significant achievements along the way.