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STAND ALONE documentary series

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from Radio Active Space, 01.10.08

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STAND ALONE is a series of short documentaries exploring issues of isolation from gaming addiction to insomnia and lost stories.

The feature series was produced by RMIT Media Students for Radio Active Space as part of the third year course, Production Project 2.

Students were asked to research, develop and produce a 10-20 minute program relevant to the theme of 'isolation' and also suitable for broadcast on ABC Radio National.

The student production INTO THE NIGHT was picked up by ABC Radio National and will be broadcast Radio Eye in 2009.

The STAND ALONE documentaries became source materials for the sister project, WELCOME TO THE ISOLATION TANK – a radiophonic remix for The Night Air.

INTO THE NIGHT
by Tom Arthurson and Luke Troynar
“Strange sounds deep in the night dance at the audible edge of its soundscape. They collect like bugs on a screen…” INTO THE NIGHT is an experimental sound adventure which explores the life of Mandy, a diagnosed insomniac who is forced to witness the world as it exists in the soft illumination of the morning.

IN HER SHOES
by Jonathon Hutchinson and Emily Naismith
The world of prostitution usually lurks in the dark shadows of society’s attention, surrounded by secrecy and hushed whispers. In Her Shoes follows the performance of Prostitute, Who Is She? as it uncovers the sex worker’s stories of fear and isolation, juxtaposed against the journey of the actors playing these roles.

NOT SAVING THE WORLD
by Kim Jirik and Jess Langmair
Ever wondered what its like to enter the studio to record an album? Gain access to a world that is unfamiliar to many, yet a way of life to others. Most artists find themselves having to navigate their way through a slew of obstacles as they fight to have their music heard. Join Melbourne musician Ned Collette and his band mates as they record their new album.

STILL STANDING
by Kelly Latimer and Justine McInerney
Tucked away in a quiet lane off Chapel Street, ignored and forgotten for decades, stands the Prahran Fire Tower. Discover the story of firefighting in the late 1800's, the man that changed history and the building that saw it all. Follow us as we trace the story of the tower still standing.

ONE BIG LAN PARTY
by Shamir Muhammad and Stephanie Powell
The world of video gaming is an obsession for some and beyond comprehension for others. ONE BIG LAN PARTY is about gamers attempting to reconnect with each other in the real world, while continuing to game online.

EXISTENCE
by Alex Dane & Ed Denton
The program tells a story about a life that extends far beyond the self. The program looks at a life of a mother who has a child with autism. The program offers an insight into someone who puts an ultimate value on life, and who has willingly dedicated her own life to upholding that value.

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