True South

Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 11:00am to 11:30am
The documentary True South is now playing in Australian cinemas as two sons return to the Sydney to Hobart yacht race that took their father in 1998. Photograph: True South/Match Point Films

We chat with Dave Klaiber Director and creator/producort Will Alexander, founder of independent creative studio Heckler, about their film Truth South which documents the emotional journey of the Winning and Dean families as they join in sailing the Sydney to Hobart 25 years after the death of 6 sailors, including John Dean, in the 1998 race. The film is in cinemas from 5th March and on Netflix.

Thursday 11:00am to 11:30am
Your half hour of local film news, conversations with film makers and explorations into how they bring their ideas to life on screen. Showreel promises an exciting package of film information that will set your ears buzzing.

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Annie McLoughlin

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