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Ornmol

White Ochre
Generation Kplus 2025
© Harry Jak
In the Kimberley region in northwestern Australia, a small community school ends each day with the Joonba ritual, in which all the children dance. This connection to their culture and Country helps the young people to develop a deep trust in themselves and their surroundings. Ornmol accompanies the children of Kupungarri as they collect ochre and prepare to dance at one of the biggest cultural events of the year, the Mowanjum Festival. Their excitement grows day by day.
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by Marlikka Perdrisat (Director) Australia 2025 Ngarinyin, English 10' Colour International premiere | Documentary form | Short Film recommendation: 9 years and up

Crew

Director Marlikka Perdrisat
Cinematography Harry Jak
Editing Marlikka Perdrisat, Lindi Harrison
Music Jeff Lang
Sound Design Dave Robertson
Producers Anna Kaplan, Jayde Harding, Marlikka Perdrisat
Executive Producer Damon Gameau

Regen Studios

Photos

Marlikka Perdrisat

© Michaela Skovranova

The filmmaker grew up in Nyikina Country in Western Australia, a land which is felt in each of her projects. She began by making the short film series Concepts of Country which created national conversations around the Nyikina language, land and law. Her first short film Babanil (Children) premiered at the Sydney Film Festival. Ornmol is her second film.

Filmography

2023 Babanil (Children); short documentary 2025 Ornmol (White Ochre); short film

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025