Keeping Hope
“Mark Coles Smith faces down a traumatic event from his past in the hope of helping young First Nations men in the Kimberley.”
Synopsis
Coles Smith, an actor and Nyikina man, grew up surrounded by the astounding beauty of the Kimberley. But there is deep heartache ingrained below the surface of this postcard-perfect landscape: the rate of suicide among the region’s young First Nations men is alarmingly high. For Coles Smith, these terrible statistics – some of the most troubling in the world – are more than just numbers; his best friend tragically took his own life when they were in their 20s. Keeping Hope follows his intensely personal search for answers and, hopefully, solutions.
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyson Mowarin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Coles Smith
- Original Title
- Keeping Hope
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Joined Up Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyson Mowarin
Mark Coles Smith
Torstein Dyrting
Chris Trappe
Darren Hutchinson, Marlikka Perdrisat, Daniel Brown, Jacqueline Willinge
Department Leadership Roster
Tyson Mowarin
Director
Chris Trappe
Editor
Darren Hutchinson
Producer
Marlikka Perdrisat
Producer
Torstein Dyrting
Director of Photography
Mark Coles Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keeping Hope
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What is Keeping Hope about?
Coles Smith, an actor and Nyikina man, grew up surrounded by the astounding beauty of the Kimberley. But there is deep heartache ingrained below the surface of this postcard-perfect landscape: the rate of suicide among the region’s young First Nations men is alarmingly high. For Coles Smith, these terrible statistics – some of the most troubling in the world – are more than just numbers; his best friend tragically took his own life when they were in their 20s. Keeping Hope follows his intensely personal search for answers and, hopefully, solutions.
Who directed Keeping Hope?
Keeping Hope was directed by Tyson Mowarin.
Who stars in Keeping Hope?
The principal cast of Keeping Hope includes Mark Coles Smith.
When was Keeping Hope released and how long is it?
Keeping Hope was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 56m.