Ivan Gaal
2021Camberwell Junction
Ivan Gaal
Filmed before traffic lights were installed at Melbourne's busy five-way intersection Camberwell Junction. The camera captured the scene at every 10 seconds for 24 hours. The result is indicative of the traffic problems in our car saturated cities. The film has three inter-titles: 'past definite', 'present indicative' and 'future indefinite'.
Camberwell Junction
Soft Soap
Ivan Gaal
Antics of Peter and Harry, two dedicated but "out of tune" artists who devote their time obsessively to recreating the characters of Harlequin and Pierrot. Designed to draw attention to the insidious ways in which advertising techniques manipulate the consumer in the market place. Shot in Melbourne. Stars Max Gillies and Joe Bolza.
Soft Soap
Ibrahim
Ivan Gaal
This film has been made to provoke discussion of issues about racial prejudice. It tells the story of Ibrahim, a twelve-year-old Lebanese boy, who comes to Melbourne from war-torn Beirut. He goes straight into a post-primary school knowing no English and haunted by the horrors he has seen. Cast includes Sherif Abada. Based on a story by Jane Watson. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
Ibrahim
The Punter
Ivan Gaal
A short film about Jack Burnett and his involvment in the horse racing industry in the 1970s. (Jack is the father-in-law of the filmmaker) Identifiable with many students. Could be used for discussion on the idea of bought leisure and deals with gambling relating to horse racing.
The Punter
The Age of Change
Ivan Gaal
Looks at the impact of technological change on the Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' and considers this change in terms of its effect on the people involved. Highlights the increasing competition at the desk of reporters and editors from electronic information systems, and the impact of technology on the once labour-intensive area of printing.
The Age of Change
Tandberg on Page One
Ivan Gaal
Ron Tandberg is Australia's best known political cartoonist. This film follows through Tandberg's work on the front page of the Melbourne 'Age' on one particular night's edition. This document is significant for its depiction of the production of a broadsheet newspaper (including it printing) in 1983 and the dramatic change in production since computerisation was introduced shortly afterwards.
Tandberg on Page One
Jubilee and Beyond
Ivan Gaal
A non-narrated impression of the Royal visit to Melbourne, in the Queen's Jubilee year, in 1977. Showing behind the scene preparations by the Army and Navy personnel, news crews, teachers and school children. The actual event is intercut with students from McRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne High School conducting a debate about the role of the Monarchy in Australia, touching on the issue of republic as an alternative.
Jubilee and Beyond
Autism: Who Cares
Ivan Gaal
Four centres for autistic children in Victoria show how they deal with this problem. Details how they are able to teach the children to eventually integrate into the community. Photographer: Leigh Tilson; Music: Franciscus Henri, Philip Gardner, Audrey Klein.
Autism: Who Cares
Applause Please
Ivan Gaal
This film makes a personal statement on TV and commercial advertising and their insidious effect on the susceptibility of people. The message is given using an avant-garde style, told in mime and dramatics. Cast includes Max Gillies, Joe Bolza and Bob Thorneycroft and original music performed by Frank Zappa.
Applause Please