OUR WORK

What does it mean to Live Differently? This concept series aims to find out how anyone can live a life of their own design in 2023.

‘One in Six’ documents Janine and Shimon Davidowitz as they embark on the emotional journey through IVF.  The film is designed to help de-stigmatise infertility and raise awareness about a topic that affects 1 in 6 couples throughout Australia. ‘One in Six’ documents Janine and Shimon Davidowitz as they embark on the emotional journey through IVF.  Most people don’t realise how difficult the miracle of creating a family can be. This film aims to spark that conversation and give strength to other couples who are going through a similar journey.

Told through the lens of Christelle, ‘Gone Too Soon’ is a deeply raw and emotional search for healing and answers - a mother’s cry for help in navigating this dark and unchosen future, whilst trying to carve out a legacy for her ‘Angel child’, Lexi. It is widely accepted that there is no greater loss than the loss of one’s own child. Whilst we accept that death is an inevitability of life, it is only in our darkest nightmares that we imagine laying to rest our own offspring. In speaking out on film, Christelle hopes to break the chains and the stigma associated with losing a child by exploring the paths taken by other bereaved families. Through this process, she seeks healing for herself, her family, and the wider community. This documentary explores what really happens when a family loses a child. Beyond the immediate devastation, what happens in the days, weeks and years that follow?

‘Ride like an Anzac’ is a 27 minute film inspired by the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba in 2017.

In one of his first addresses as Prime Minister to the Australian people, Malcolm Turnbull stated, “The Australia of the future has to be a nation that is agile, that is innovative, that is creative. We can’t be defensive, we can’t future-proof ourselves. We have to recognise that the disruption that we see driven by technology, the volatility in change is our friend if we are agile and smart enough to take advantage of it.” 'Disrupted' is a 27 minute cinematic documentary that aims to highlight the necessity for Australia to broaden it’s own unique innovative identity. This is an Australian story, expressed through the inspirational voices of Australian ingenuity. The characters share their passionate vision, their creativity and together with like-minded individuals in government, think tanks, academia and business, explore how they foresee the building of a new, visionary economic Australia. The film follows Assistant Minister for Innovation Wyatt Roy MP, 2012 Young Australian of the year Marita Cheng and 45 other Australian CEO’s as they travel to Israel. Australia is different from Israel; its story of survival, its evolution, its people. This film aims to showcase aspects of the Israeli Start-Up ecosystem that Australia can learn from and embody. More importantly we explore the inherent differences that separate Australia from Israel and where Australia can make its own mark in this unique space. Executive Producer: Yosi Tal Director: Adam Dostalek Producer: Sarita Gold Film Editor: Benjamin Hargrave Trailer Editor: Calum Stewart Cinematographer: Calum Stewart Music Composer: Jonathan Bruno Sound Mixer: Jarad Avnell Graphic Artist: Jordan Allison

Gennarosity Abroad was set up to provide education and training to women and empower them through financial independence. Over the last 10 years, Genna has raised over $300,000 for her organisation through many charity events and initiatives. Throughout this journey, she has inspired many children to get involved in her work and gain a greater perspective of what it means to give back and experience the power of building and pursuing a dream. Her first achievement was setting up Karunga’s Emanuel Kindergarten; a kindergarten that initially housed 18 students in a small shack made of cardboard and wood, which has now been developed and houses up to 45 students. Concurrently she set up Grandma Jenny’s Training Centre, where five teachers, equipped with manual sewing machines, teach women literacy in English (and Swahili), health, sewing and tailoring. To date, 150+ students have graduated from Grandma Jenny’s. Many of these women have opened their own businesses and have travelled from the village for the first time. The most exciting outcome is the women can now feed their children and give them a proper education. The film explores Genna’s life in Sydney, how she got to where she is today and the lead up to her next adventure in Kenya. The film follows her journey to Kenya and highlights the various projects she has created. Along her journey, Genna connects with some of the women and children who have become part of her story.

From April to June 2014, Director Adam Dostalek travelled to Poland and Israel to participate in the Young Adult March of the Living Program. Apart from being a participant he went to Shoot and Direct a short documentary about the program and why it is so significant. This program sends people from all over the world to learn about the atrocities of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of intolerance, prejudice and hate. It also commemorates the establishment of the state of Israel. The purpose of this film is so that people from all around the world can be made aware of this amazing opportunity. The 30min Documentary was completed in February 2015. For more information about March of the Living, please visit - http://motl.com.au/ Director: Adam Dostalek Producers: Adam Dostalek and Anthony Salamon Associate Producer: Nicole Kaplan Cinematographer: Adam Dostalek Editor: Nicole Kaplan Musical Supervisor: Nicole Kaplan Music Composer: Jonathan Bruno Sound Mixer: Carl Nagy Colourist: Yanni Kronenberg Graphic Artist: Jordan Allison

Research shows that having a mentor improves a child's personal, family and school life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of JewishCare NSW aims to improve the confidence, resilience and overall well being of young people. This is a short film that I made for the JewishCare NSW with the goal of encouraging others to become apart of the Big Brother Big Sister Program. Producer, Writer & Director: Adam Dostalek Editor: Nathan Colquhoun Directors of Photography: Adam Dostalek & Calum Stewart Music Composer: Jonathan Bruno Sound Mixer: Jarad Avnell Colour Grade: Cathode Post Stills Photography: Lizzie Wheatley An initiative created by Adam Dostalek m: +61 413 555 677 e: adam.dostalek@gmail.com

An award winning, immersive interactive for Guardian Labs Australia and GE. Innovation Never Sleeps is an immersive web documentary that explores 24 hours in the lives of five remarkable minds shaping our world. Content spanned videos, imagery, articles and data visualisation.