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I am George Lawday, an 18 year old photographer and filmmaker based in the Blue Mountains. This project is part of building long-form environmental story telling combined with real world awareness. This is my first independent feature-length documentary.
This documentary aims to document the relationship between the landscape, its ecological systems, the native wildlife, and historical significance of the Jamison Valley region. I aim to film the local wildlife and ecosystem beyond the crowds and towns. Through immersive visuals and natural sound, The film will capture the Jamison Valley in a way rarely seen before. Native wildlife will be filmed as part of its natural enviroment, using patient, low impact observation to capture animals in their own enviroment. My focus is to film authentic moments, movement, feeding, interactions, and silence, without disturbing them.
Through immersive filming I aim to create a meaningful story. Using natural lighting, audio and a mix of technigues I will create a cinematic documentary with fear, drama, beauty, awe, isolation, curiosity, and respect. Life In The Jamison Valley will have a natural cinematic story with no sets, no tamed animals, no big lighting rigs, and no interference with the local wildlife and the enviroment. Sounds play a vital role in the experience, with a focus on natural audio from wind, water, wildlife, and atmosphere. Combined with a small amount of narration, music, and sound effects to enhance the viewing experience while maintaining a strong natural feel.
Wildlife in the Jamison Valley will be filmed in their natural environment, focusing on capturing authentic behaviour and undisturbed moments. The approach is patient and observational, allowing animals to move freely through the landscape without disturbance.
Where will the money go?
To complete this project safely and to the best quality, funding is required for both production and environmental contribution.
$5,000 - production & equipment cost
This will go toward:
• A camera and lens for high quality documentary filming
• Tripod and stabilisation equipment
• Audio recording gear for high quality sound
• Storage, batteries, and field equipment's
• safety and first aid equipment
• National Park filming permit/s
• insurance
This ensures the documentary can be filmed at a professional and legal standard across various weather conditions and locations.
Every contribution goes directly toward creating this documentary and supporting future project which will have a bigger impact on protecting the local Blue Mountains national park.
NOTE: all equipment attained using donations will be used for future projects.
This documentary aims to document the relationship between the landscape, its ecological systems, the native wildlife, and historical significance of the Jamison Valley region. I aim to film the local wildlife and ecosystem beyond the crowds and towns. Through immersive visuals and natural sound, The film will capture the Jamison Valley in a way rarely seen before. Native wildlife will be filmed as part of its natural enviroment, using patient, low impact observation to capture animals in their own enviroment. My focus is to film authentic moments, movement, feeding, interactions, and silence, without disturbing them.
Through immersive filming I aim to create a meaningful story. Using natural lighting, audio and a mix of technigues I will create a cinematic documentary with fear, drama, beauty, awe, isolation, curiosity, and respect. Life In The Jamison Valley will have a natural cinematic story with no sets, no tamed animals, no big lighting rigs, and no interference with the local wildlife and the enviroment. Sounds play a vital role in the experience, with a focus on natural audio from wind, water, wildlife, and atmosphere. Combined with a small amount of narration, music, and sound effects to enhance the viewing experience while maintaining a strong natural feel.
Wildlife in the Jamison Valley will be filmed in their natural environment, focusing on capturing authentic behaviour and undisturbed moments. The approach is patient and observational, allowing animals to move freely through the landscape without disturbance.
Where will the money go?
To complete this project safely and to the best quality, funding is required for both production and environmental contribution.
$5,000 - production & equipment cost
This will go toward:
• A camera and lens for high quality documentary filming
• Tripod and stabilisation equipment
• Audio recording gear for high quality sound
• Storage, batteries, and field equipment's
• safety and first aid equipment
• National Park filming permit/s
• insurance
This ensures the documentary can be filmed at a professional and legal standard across various weather conditions and locations.
Every contribution goes directly toward creating this documentary and supporting future project which will have a bigger impact on protecting the local Blue Mountains national park.
NOTE: all equipment attained using donations will be used for future projects.