A special screening of WINHANGANHA, the debut feature film by acclaimed Wiradjuri artist, poet, and filmmaker Jazz Money, will be held in North Sydney, followed by a live conversation with the artist and fellow Wiradjuri writer Nathan Mudyi Sentance.
The free event will take place on Thursday 26 June, from 6.30pm to 8pm at Fred Hutley Hall, North Sydney. Bookings are essential.
Commissioned by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, WINHANGANHA (Wiradjuri language: remember, know, think) is a poetic and visually arresting explanation of First Nation histories.
Filmmaker Jazz Money said that the film is both a meditation and a call to action - an artistic reckoning with the stories held in the national archive.
"WINHANGANHA was born from a desire to make sense of the archival inheritances that shape our present realities. It attempts to reconcile with archives as non-neutral places - loaded with the desires of those who do the collecting. And while protest is the turning point within the film, it is love and joy that is the overall message."
Following the screening, Jazz Money will be joined in conversation by Nathan Mudyi Sentance, a leading Wiradjuri writer and Head of Collections, First Nations at the Powerhouse Museum. Their discussion will offer deeper insight into the film's themes and the broader cultural context behind it - making this a standout event in the Gai-mariagal Festival program.
North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said the event is a powerful opportunity for cultural learning and community connection:
"Our community is honoured to welcome Jazz Money and Nathan Sentance to North Sydney as part of this year's Gai-mariagal Festival. Events like this deepen our understanding of First Nations histories and cultures. WINHANGANHA offers an extraordinary opportunity to reflect, learn, and connect through the powerful medium of film and conversation."
Jazz Money has been described by Vogue Australia as a "multidisciplinary force." She is the author of two award-winning poetry collections - how to make a basket (2021) and mark the dawn (2024) - and WINHANGANHA marks her first feature-length film.
This event is part of the Gai-mariagal Festival 2025, a region-wide celebration of First Nations culture running from 26 May to 13 July. This year's theme, Legacies for Future Generations, honours the enduring knowledge, creativity, and strength passed down through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
