in development

face of birth
(formerly the politics of birth)

 

doco news

New teaser to be launched soon...

 

OCT '09

From excerpts of preliminary filming we have produced a teaser. This audio / visual document is designed for the eyes of broadcast executives as a brief introduction to the issues explored in the film. Over the coming months we will be approaching broadcasters for a pre-sale.

Thanks to to all those who have given of themselves, their time and resources to help us get the project this far.

 

SEP '09

Open Channel have come on board as executive producers and co-production partners.

 

SEP '09

A big thank you to all who spoke to us at Parliament House, Canberra, on the September 7th 2009.

Over 30 individuals shared their thoughts and perspectives on Homebirth, and the current state of maternity services in Australia, helping give us a look at the very real and personal impact of the current political climate.

Development of the film continues. Watch this space for more details as they arise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

about the film

 

TITLE

The face of birth: where the personal gets political

 

OUTLINE

In the Netherlands, one woman in three chooses to birth at home. In Australia this option is about to become unlawful… The face of birth is a one-hour documentary that seeks to examine the political, the professional and the personal stories behind what is at stake for women and their babies, and whether or not we all should care.

 

SYNOPSIS

Our most recent synopsis is available as a PDF download.

 

THE FILMMAKERS

WRITER / DIRECTOR / DOP: Gavin Banks, goodeyedeer
CO-DIRECTOR / PRODUCER: Kate Gorman, gormanworks
PRODUCER: Greg Hall, Lockout Productions
EXEC PRODUCER: Marc Gracie, Open Channel

 

TEASER MUSIC: Michael Romeo