NEW FILM - ‘Always Listening’
World Premiere - on 28 OCTOBER 2024
SBS Main Channel and SBS on Demand (Australia)
ALWAYS LISTENING takes us behind the scenes of one of the oldest organisations dedicated to saving lives in Australia, Lifeline.
We all know the devastating statistics around suicide. Lifeline provides free and anonymous support to those in need. But who are the people at the other end of these cries for help? Every hour of the day, every day of the year, someone is there for each of the one million calls made to this vital service.
Award-winning filmmaker Genevieve Bailey (I Am Eleven, Happy Sad Man) has once again produced a candid and uplifting take on a complex reality.
Bailey was given rare access to Lifeline's network of volunteers and staff. Her intimate 30-minute documentary is a portrait of compassion, giving voice to just a few of those who have answered some of than 23 million calls for help as well as hearing stories from those who have used the service over Lifeline’s 60 years.
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Michele, one of the listeners featured in Always Listening.
Sonny and his dog Ruby who supports him when on shift support those in crisis.
Imbi sought help from Lifeline when she was in crisis, pictured here with her dog Luna.
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ALWAYS LISTENING
TV Documentary
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Genevieve Bailey
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Jacob Williams
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Jared Kettle
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Nick Huggins
EDITED BY
Danielle Boesenberg
BROADCASTER
SBS (Australia)
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Lifeline and all those working and volunteering in crisis support.