Stay tuned as we will be announcing release dates soon, where and how you can watch..
Individuals, neighbourhood groups, communities, organisations, councils, schools, in most countries can now apply to host a screening of the film.
You can help us reach more communities by: ○Sharing the film link in your neighbourhood Facebook group ○Share the film with your sports team, dance school, Scout group, or any other extracurricular activity you’re involved in ○Sending it for inclusion in your child's school newsletter ○Posting it in your local council or community noticeboard group ○Forwarding the film link to your local MP or councillor (this is the kind of thing local government should know about!) ○Download the Neighbourhood Backyard flyer and ask to display it in your local cafe or corner store ○Follow the Australian Institute of Play on Facebook and share any posts that resonate with you
Kids need to be able to play where they live. You can help make this happen.
Neighbourhood
Backyards
'Reclaiming Childhood One Neighbourhood at a Time'
A documentary - Produced and Directed by Australian Institute of Play
& Element Photo & Video Productions
As childhood play disappears behind screens and indoors, and our communities become more isolated, a simple idea has been quietly reconnecting neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhood Backyards follows the real-world experiment of giving kids a local communal space and getting out of the way – and asks what happens to our communities when kids, not adults, are given the freedom to lead.
ABOUT THE FILM
Across quiet suburbs in Queensland, Australia, local communities have been growing a powerful story over the last few years: one of laughter, freedom, health and wellbeing, and a generation rediscovering what it means to truly play. Now, that story is being captured and shared.
‘Neighbourhood Backyards’ documents the lived experience of children, their families, communities, and real moments of transformation. From the first tentative steps of connection to the vibrant energy of children filling these spaces with life, this story is intertwined with commentary from leading experts about the transformative impact of play.
This joyful documentary will leave you inspired to take action in your own community!
MEET THE VOICES
Hear from children, parents and 30x relevant experts
Discover the Science
Play is fun - but it’s serious too. This uplifting film not only celebrates the joy of play, but it also explores how topics as wide-ranging as health, neuroscience, child development, family life, parenting, urban design, community development, education, philosophy, social systems and isolation, culture, fragile states, human rights, and government policy are all intertwined with play.
COMING SOON: Keep an Eye Out.... Something unforgettable is on its way.
Here are some scene from behind the fence
COMING SOON
GET INVOVLED
Stay tuned as we will be announcing release dates soon, where and how you can watch..
Individuals, neighbourhood groups, communities, organisations, councils, schools, in most countries can now apply to host a screening of the film.
You can help us reach more communities by: ○Sharing the film link in your neighbourhood Facebook group ○Share the film with your sports team, dance school, Scout group, or any other extracurricular activity you’re involved in ○Sending it for inclusion in your child's school newsletter ○Posting it in your local council or community noticeboard group ○Forwarding the film link to your local MP or councillor (this is the kind of thing local government should know about!) ○Download the Neighbourhood Backyard flyer and ask to display it in your local cafe or corner store ○Follow the Australian Institute of Play on Facebook and share any posts that resonate with you
Kids need to be able to play where they live. You can help make this happen.
A crowd-funded success!
The money needed to make this documentary was crowd funded and made possible by the amazing support from our amazing community. We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who donated. Below are some of the organisations who gave significantly to this project.
