February 7, 2009. The record books will forever call it Black Saturday; a day when Australia’s worst ever natural disaster unfolded. Almost 400 bushfires raged across Victoria and ultimately claimed the lives of 173 people including 23 children.

This unprecedented catastrophe brought a nation to its knees with stories of death and destruction; of desperation and frustration. It’s also become synonymous with stories of hope and resilience; of bravery and unparalleled mateship. It has brought towns and communities closer together; forged ties between people that may not have otherwise been achievable; and set challenges for governments to ensure we never again see another Black Saturday.

Black Saturday – One Year On is a four part documentary seen through the eyes of survivors; their battle to recover; the challenges they’ve faced along the way and what the future holds for them.

The hardest part about making these films was not convincing survivors to recount their stories; it was ensuring we did their stories justice. I hope we’ve succeeded.



   Black Saturday A Year On - The People     Black Saturday A Year On - The Recovery



   Black Saturday A Year On - The Challenges     Black Saturday A Year On - The Future