What does it take to run a radio station? More than radio waves, satellites, transmitters and switchboards, it’s people. For Perth’s not-for-profit community radio station RTRFM, it’s 350 dedicated volunteers. So what would life look like without them? In 2020, when the world transitioned to “working from home”, RTRFM questioned whether to shut their Mt Lawley studio and load a randomised playlist to go to air. That would’ve been the simplest way to do it. Instead as a station, they made the decision to continue broadcasting, despite the technical challenges that posed. It was what their listeners would’ve wanted. This short film depicts that surreal time through the story of one of its much loved presenters Rok Riley, and highlights the things that we value most in the face of crisis - connection, community, and a sense of belonging... universal lessons we all share.

 
 

WORLD OF RILEY

Director: Melle Branson

Producer: Maria Elena Amatulli

Executive Producer: Ashleigh Nicolau

DoP: Lewis Potts

Editor: Tony Bannon and Robert Woods

Colourist: Jaemie Manners

Titles: Joseph Dennis

Stills Photographer: Daniel Hilderbrand

Sound Design & Mix: Ned Beckley

Dialogue & SFX: Lucy Torvaldsen

Audio Post Facility: Envelope Audio

MUSIC CREDITS
“COROBOREE” written & performed by Yikes
“HULL INTEGRITY” written & performed by Image System
Courtesy of Midnight Elevator
“Wise Up” written by M.Valton, MCDJ Music
Administered by Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd
“Aerial”, “Atlas (Movement II)”, “Bioluminescence”, “Candlelight” Courtesy of Envelope Audio
“Zoot” written & performed by Hame DJ

Funding: City of Vincent and Revelation Perth International Film Festival

 

Screenings

  • Revelation Film Festival

  • Melbourne Women In Film Festival 2022

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