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Equal the Contest

Country: Australia, Language: English, 77 mins

  • Director: Mitch Nivalis
  • Writer: Mitch Nivalis
  • Producer: Tony Coombs, Alex Kelly, Mitch Nivalis

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Non-binary filmmaker Mitch Nivalis documents the challenges and joys of regional women’s Australian rules football club Mount Alexander Falcons.

Equal the Contest explores the barriers that still exist for women and gender-diverse people to participate in sport in Australia today, as we see how a simple desire to play becomes a complex journey of inclusion and belonging. Following a wildly diverse group of people across the spectrum of age, body shape, gender identity, sexuality and skill level, they come together to courageously challenge notions of what it is to play football, how it’s played and who has the right to play it.


Trailer…

Equal the Contest - Official Trailer from MDP Photography & Video on Vimeo.

Cast & Characters

Mitch Nivalis (as Self - Football player & Filmmaker)
Louise Conwell (as Self - Club President)
Alana Wearne (as Self - Club Vice President)
Gabe Smith (as Self - Club Secretary)
Sam Henty (as Self - Club Treasurer)
Kerry Herbie Herbison (as Self - Volunteer Coodinator)
Natalie Wood (as Self - Coach Essendon AFLW)
Lil Waters (as Self - Coach)
Nicole Tadpole McIvor (as Self - Football Player)
Mariam Miete (as Self - Football Player)
Alex Kelly (as Self - Football player)
Lainie Sutton (as Self - Assistant Coach)