Tellus Films is a new collaboration from directors Kate Blackmore and Amelia Tovey.

Based in Gadigal Sydney, we make films that explore intimate human experiences and visionary futures.  

Our first feature documentary SAVING TUVALU is an international coproduction between the Tuvaluan community, Media Stockade (AUS) and Filmtank Studios (DE). Commissioned by ZDF/Arte, the film will have its Australian premiere at MIFF in 2028.

Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
Funafuti, Tuvalu - 2025
DP Benjamin Bryan
SAVING TUVALU

Production Comapanies: 
Media Stockade (AUS) Tellus Films (AUS) Filmtank Studios (DE) 
Collaborating Director: Kato Ewekia (TV)
Producer: Chris Kamen (AUS) 
Executive Producer: Lily Vao Roberts (AUS / TV)


SAVING TUVALU follows three young Tuvaluans facing an uncertain future as their homeland disappears beneath rising seas. On the brink of losing everything, they become involved in preservation projects, including the building of a digital nation that promises to transfer their culture and identity online. But not everyone is turning to digitisation for salvation.

Donate to the project here, or say hello@tellusfilms.com.au

Supported by:

Screen NSW
Shark Island Foundation
Screen Australia
Bright Mood Trust



PREVIOUS WORK

Make It Look Real
Netflix
Dir: Kate Blackmore
2024

It Starts With Us
ABC Iview
Dir: Amelia Tovey
2025

www.kateblackmore.net
www.ameliatovey.tv




hello@tellusfilms.com.au

TELLUS noun (Roman goddess) represents the poetic earth.