WA Reflections Short film screenings and panel discussions

Discover the stories that shaped WA—one short film at a time.

The State Library of Western Australia has partnered with Screenwest for the third season of WA Reflections, a short film series pairing emerging filmmakers with unique WA historical 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.  The films explore rock 'n' roll masses, astronomical discoveries, guide dogs and a vaudevillian male impersonator.

Over the coming months, each short film will be screened, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session featuring subject specialists and the creatives behind the films.

Tickets and more information coming soon. 

Upcoming event dates

• Thursday 20 November 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Thursday 27 November 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Thursday 4 December, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Thursday 11 December 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 

Short films

• Love, Rock En Masse (working title): A documentary that explores the groundbreaking collision of rock music and religion in 1970s Perth through the iconic rock masses at St George’s Cathedral. Key creatives: Director/Co-Writer Mahalia Bowles; Producer/Co-Writer Emma Wilkes.
• A Search Beyond The Stars(working title): A history of WA's space exploration and its significant achievements along the way. Key creatives: Producer Luke Riches; Writer/Director Daniel Riches.
• The Road Ahead: A Story of Arnold Cook and the Guide Dogs Movement (working title): A heartwarming story of the life and legacy of disability pioneer, Dr Arnold Cook, his guide dog Dreena and the guide dog movement. Key creatives: Director Claire Ha; Producer Kelvin Ha; Writer Michelle Tan.
• I've Never Seen a Straight Banana (working title): A bold journey of self-discovery where an emerging performer sets out to honour the legacy of acclaimed vaudeville entertainer and male impersonator Effie Fellows (1893-1977). Key creative: Director/Producer Marco Noe.