The Songcatcher project captures the songs and music of the South Gippsland region and tells stories of life and nature in Bass Coast- from the coast to the hills. Contributing Artists Drifting Sands- John Coldebella (Wonthaggi) The Other Island- The Coast Road (French Island) Gippsland Hills- Tom Saunders (Corinella) Music Circle- Jacqui PaulsonContinue reading “Songcatcher- Songs of South Gippsland”
Category Archives: Media Design
Up the River
We recently conducted an aerial survey for East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority which looked at a stretch of the Mitchell River. Working with Dale from Fluid Motion, we documented a 5 kilometre stretch of river and bank which will have willows removed, the banks destabilised and the area re vegetated. We will be returning overContinue reading “Up the River”
Digital History
Drift Media recently completed a fantastic project which utilised GPS mapping and historical information. In partnership with the West Gippsland Regional Library and the Wonthaggi Historical Society, the project focussed on 7 sites around the town. Using portable devices such as iPads and Mp3 recorders, the Historical Society sourced images, wrote scripts and recorded theirContinue reading “Digital History”
SGYC ICWD Regatta 2015 DVD
Held over the Australia Day long weekend, the Dinghy Regatta sees wooden boats of various shapes and sizes take to the waters of Anderson Inlet. 2015 DVD or Downloads Are Now Available! The DVD features race and on water footage, and interviews with regatta participants and organisers. Highlights from 2014 Follow this link to tune intoContinue reading “SGYC ICWD Regatta 2015 DVD”
Out of The Blue
Drift Media in partnership with Mezzanine Productions recently produced a play called Out of the Blue. The play premiered in San Remo on the 3rd October and centred on men’s health and depression, with a specific focus on rural areas. Working with some fine local acting talent, the performance was extremely well received, and wasContinue reading “Out of The Blue”
Ramp It Up Nominated for Award
Drift Media was recently informed by Bass Coast Shire Council that the RAMP IT UP celebration held last year is a finalist in the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Award 2014 Category: Community Action Town population over 3000 RAMP IT UP video
Swell Mamas In The Moment
Drift Media has recently collaborated with Inverloch’s Swell Mamas to produce “In The Moment”. This half hour documentary follows the journey of Bass Coast mothers who participated in the Swell Mamas Supported 6 week surfing program.
Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta
SGYC Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta Held over the Australia Day long weekend, the Dinghy Regatta saw over 30 wooden boats of various shapes and sizes take to the waters of Anderson Inlet. Drift Media has created a limited edition DVD and File Download which captures the spectacle of the event. DVD or Download NowContinue reading “Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta”
Ramp It Up Festival
Drift Media recently produced a short film for the flashmob which occurred as part of Bass Coast Shire’s Ramp It Up festival in November, 2013. The footage was obtained from 2 locked off cameras, 2 chase cameras, and 9 “crowd sourced” cameras from members of the public. Thanks to Roy Worner (Stills), Tony AndrewsContinue reading “Ramp It Up Festival”
Learning Stones Project for new Wonthaggi Library
In November, Drift Media was proud to be part of the Learning Stones Project. Organised by the West Gippsland Regional Library and co ordinated by John Murray- Koorie Engagement Officer for DEECD Gippsland, the project involved kinder and school students from Wonthaggi painting Learning Stones poles for a new space in the new library!