Old Sydney Town Adventures is a series of very short films exploring the British Colonisation of Australia. Each episode takes one aspect of that momentous event and investigates it through drama. Students playbuilt each item and most films were shot over a period of about two hours at Old Sydney Town. On the Boat was filmed on the HMB Endeavour at the national Maritime Museum. There are six episodes of the seven episode series featured here.
The Old Bailey
Old Sydney Town Adventures tells the story of the early days of the British Colonization of Australia. The journey to New South Wales began in a London court known as The Old Bailey.
Part 1 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.
On the Boat
Old Sydney Town Adventures tells the story of the early days of the British Colonization of Australia.
The journey to NSW took many months. Convicts were sometimes chained and the food was poor. It was a hard life on the boat.
Part 2 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town. On the Boat includes several scenes shot on the HMB Endeavour. Thanks to all at the National Maritime Museum!
The Bond Store Robbery
Old Sydney Town Adventures tells the story of the early days of the British Colonization of Australia.
The Bond or Bonded Store held supplies for the colony. It was therefore a tempting target.
Part 3 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.
Pinchgut
Old Sydney Town Adventures tells the story of the early days of the British Colonization of Australia. In a colony that was already a prison the worst of the worst were sent to Pinchgut for punishment. Part 4 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.
Punishments
Even with the threat of Pinchgut, some convicts continued to cause trouble, These people were given terrible punishments.
Part 5 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.
Work Party
Convicts didn't sit around all day in their chains grumbling. At any moment they could be selected for hard labour in the Work Party.
Part 6 of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.
Escape
Even on an island surrounded by thousands of miles of ocean, some convicts still dreamed of Escape.
Final Part of Old Sydney Town Adventures. These movies were shot simultaneously by several groups working over a two-hour period at Old Sydney Town.