Tarnanthi - Tracks of the Unseen - Roads to Cultural Gatherings

This Narungga-led project is more than a documentary – it is an evocative pilgrimage, a poetic unfolding into the hidden pathways of Australia’s rich Aboriginal footprint, illuminating a legacy nearly erased by colonial shadows. The film breathes life into faded tracks, retracing the ancient connections between neighbouring nation groups and the re-emerging presence of the Nantawarra, a once-lost fifth nation now being remembered through the stories of our Elders. Tracks of the Unseen is an unyielding reminder that Narungga culture is not lost, merely awaiting recognition, respect and revival. The first part of this evolving documentary screens as part of the closing weekend celebrations of Tarnanthi 2025.

This project is part of Projects of the Everyday, a South Australian artist-commissioning initiative of OSCA (Open Space Contemporary Arts).

Artists

Lead artist / Concept / Director
Jay Milera
Narungga/Kaurna people, South Australia

Cinematographer / Co-Director
Max Mackinnon

Writer / Collaborator
Gary Goldsmith
Narungga people, South Australia

Special Events

Panel discussion with Jay Milera, First Nations elders and project collaborators
Sat 17 Jan, 2.15pm (after 2pm screening)

Access

Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets