The Undiscovered Island

2023 | Dave Inabinet

Dive deep into Timor-Leste, a realm of myths and untouched splendours. Winner of the 2023 Timor-Leste Tourism Short Film Awards, this cinematic short film showcases the mesmerising landscapes, rich marine sanctuaries, and thrilling mountain biking adventures of an island born from legend.

Discover the Adventure

2023 | Maddog Adventure & Everflowing

 Allow the sweeping, cinematic landscape of Timor-Leste to unfold like a dream. From lush, emerald-green mountains to pristine white-sand beaches, the rugged terrain and tranquil coastlines reveal a feast for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Never Lost: Journey across Timor's mountains and sea

 2023 | Vickie Zhang

Timor-Leste's Haburas Foundation, in partnership with the University of Melbourne's Geography program, has run life-changing study tours in Timor-Leste. In this film, join the 2023 class as they embark on an awe-inspiring journey across mountains and sea.

Titir Husi Maubisse

2023 | Bernardino Soares

Explore Timorese traditional music and instruments through a film that visits traditional artists in the municipality of Maubisse to learn and experiment with traditional instruments while developing new music together.

Lantava

2023 | Marfiano Nascimento Manuel

Lantava is an annual festival in Lautem, Timor-Leste, that celebrates performing arts, music and village solidarity. Traditionally aiding weddings and funerals, Lantava now revitalizes these through modern art, fostering community amid Timor's modernisation. The film showcases inclusivity and regional beauty, while preserving cultural values.

Arrows of We-Ua (Rama Husi We-Ua)

2023 | Jafet Potenjo Lopes

Arrows of We-Ua (Subaun, Timor-Leste) is a documentary-style film that combines geography, history, culture, and the profound connection that the people of We-Ua have with the ocean and nature. 

 Parapa (Mangrove Forests)

2023 | Simão Cardoso Pereira

The mangrove forests in Timor-Leste are a natural treasure, teeming with diverse flora and fauna and serving as a captivating tourist destination. This film showcases the dynamic natural life of this biome, focusing on two mangrove forests: Dolok Oan and Hera, both situated near the capital city of Dili.