................Philosophy
I’ve been making documentary films in and about various activist communities for over 10 years.
Most doco’s are about human and environmental issues of local, national and international significance.
I believe documentary should be beautiful and entertaining as well as emotionally and intellectually stimulating.
I have always been inspired by the work of activists and others who have a long term vision
for the world that is about peace and real sustainability.
Fight for Country
The Story of the Jabiluka Blockade, the campaign to stop a second uranium mine in Kakadu National Park.
The Okapa Connection
Ever wondered where your coffee comes from? The Okapa Connection follows the journey of a shipment of fair trade organic coffee from the mountains of PNG.
RTS 7
Reclaim the Streets 7 Sydney.
Hundreds of activists bring Sydney traffic to a stand still to protest the lack of transport alternatives.
Through the Wire
In 2003 dozens of assylum seekers escaped from the notorious Woomera Detention Centre during a protest at the remote, desert location. Pip Starr was at the forefront of all the action.
COMPLETED FILMS
Updated January 2008
The First Wave
Sometime in 2008 the people of the Carteret Islands will begin relocating to mainland Bougainville as their Atoll is rapidly becoming uninhabitable.
As such they are among an emerging class of global citizens, Environmental refugees.
The Carteret Islanders are among the first island community in the world to undergo an en-mass, organized relocation.
I’ve been documenting the situation of the Carterets for about 2 years now, and hope to complete a documentary about the situation soon.
“China has emerged as a powerful force on the world stage. It is now the fourth largest economy in the world, Australia's biggest trading partner and plays a lead role in global politics and economics. But despite the political and economic triumphs, human rights are still not part of China in 2007.”
From Amnesty International:
Peak Oil
Sometime in the coming years the world’s oil will deplete to the point that we supply won’t be able to meet demand. Oil will not run out, it will just get very expensive. Recession, depression and resource wars will follow if we don’t plan for this event, and end our addiction to this precious resource.
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Atomic Footprints
Australia is facing what could be the largest
expansion of our nuclear industry ever. Atomic Footprints goes over some of the reasons why we must continue to oppose nuclear proliferation.
I am an independent film maker, living in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been making documentaries in Australia and around the world for over 10 years.
I’m attracted to global stories of importance. I believe documentary to be the most engaging and beautiful art form ever invented, and I always aim to make documentaries that live up to this ideal, and are as entertaining as they are informative.
While recognizing that there are things about the world that we would do well to change, I also appreciate that the world is a magnificent and beautiful place that must be celebrated, loved and enjoyed.
The First Wave is currently seeking investment to complete this vital documentation of this important event in human history. To find out how visit the
Further adventures in Cyberspace...
THE FIRST WAVE
The evacuation of the Carteret Islands. (In Production)
Pip Starr
Tulele Peisa, headed by Ursula Rakova, has taken on the task of organising the relocation of the Islanders.
Have ‘Tipping Points’ for global warming
been reached already? Some prominent scientists think so.
CLIMATE LINKS
What is Climate Justice? FoE Melbourne report PDF).
Flood Maps - Interactive Map of sea level scenarios.
IPCC - Largest ever study of the implications of global warming
Oxfam Australia Climate Campaign
BELOW The Carteret Islands are about 100 km northeast of Bougainville, the easternmost part of Papua New Guinea.
ABOVE Water flows onto Han Island. Food gardens flood regularly, and with the resources available to them, the islanders are able to nothing but watch as their livelihoods are destroyed.
BELOW Boys play on a tangle of fallen tress, undercut by the eroding beach.