First Nations story telling premiers on NITV

Premiering weekly from June 19 on National Indigenous Television returns with a new series from emerging screen creatives.

From boundary-pushing First Nations storytelling, this year’s Digital Originals showcase real, restless and innovative stories from creatives making waves in the industry with their fresh takes on identity, culture, and community.

A trailblazing partnership between SBS, NITV, and Screen Australia, Digital Originals is central to SBS’s commitment to championing diverse storytellers both in front and behind the camera.

The initiative supports the development of rising talent who are under-represented in the sector including those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse.

The new 2025 Digital Originals line-up features two cutting-edge First Nations productions.

Moonbird was one of only eight projects worldwide to be featured in the Short Forms Competition at Series Mania in 2025.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/

It is a co-production between the first-ever Tasmanian Aboriginal screen production company, Kutikina Productions, and Sheoak Films.

Produced by Catherine Pettman and Adam Thompson, the series explores the relationship between a recently sober father (Kyle Morrison) and his son (Lennox Monaghan; Deadloch, Windcatcher) who attempt to reconnect through a traditional muttonbirding season on a remote Tasmanian island.

Premieres Thursday 19 June at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/collection/sbs-digital-originals

SBS Head of Scripted, Nakul Legha, said: “Digital Originals is the only initiative of its kind globally and remains unmatched in its ambition, impact, and proven track-record as a launch-pad for the careers of emerging Australian storytellers from under-represented communities.

“As SBS celebrates its 50th anniversary, these bold new series embody our ‘We Go There’ ethos: delivering unapologetically authentic and entertaining stories from across Australia . Each production is a testament to the essential role SBS plays in Australia’s cultural landscape, and we’re thrilled to share them with our audiences.”