Tune into NITV tonight, Tuesday September 13th @ 7 pm, to view Bagu with Jiman, a home grown local documentary being screened as part of the NITV Our Stories Our Way series. Directed by Girramay Traditional Owner and artist Debra Murray, the documentary charts the importance of the Bagu with Jiman fire maker as a traditional cultural object to a contemporary art form. Debra has previously directed documentary but this is her broadcast directorial debut. This initiative gives emerging Indigenous filmmakers the opportunity to continue to develop their skills. Working with local producer Jan Cattoni and camera operator Daniel Marolla, and supported by the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, the documentary is fully conceived and produced in the north. Show casing the beautiful Murray Upper region (between Tully and Cardwell) it features Girramay Elder Claude Beeron, Gulnay Traditional Owner Clarence Kinjun and Jirrbal Traditional Owner Emily Murray.  Make sure you don’t miss this  opportunity to enjoy the finished work.

Debra Murray and Dan Marolla on location beside the Bagu on the Foreshore in Cardwell.  Photo Jan Cattoni