RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED - OCTOBER 21st, 2026
Keep an Eye Out.... Something unforgettable is on its way.
Here are some scenes from behind the fence
COMING SOON
Produced and Directed by Australian Institute of Play
& Element Photo & Video Productions
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AUSTRALIAN RELEASE
PREMIERE - October 21st, 2026 - Brisbane - Elizabeth Theatre, 5 Star Cinemas.
Supported by Queensland Family & Children's Commission, Children's Rights QLD & Amnesty International (Australia) as part of Children's Week 2026. By invitation only.
STATE-WIDE RELEASE
QLD - Logan Central - Oct 22nd hosted by Salvation Army Communities for Children Logan & Logan City Council - Oct 22nd - Private Screening for Logan City Council Staff.
QLD - Logan Reserve - OCT 28th - Logan Reserve State School - Oct 28th - Private screening for school faculty constructing a loose parts play space for their students.
QLD - Jimboomba - Nov 20th - The Learning Garden Early Learning Centre - Hosted by The Learnign Garden and Bush Kindy Teaching - Public Screening - tickets available soon
NSW - Sydney, Darlinghurst - Nov 23rd - Yarranma Place - Hosted by Yarranma Place - Public Screening - tickets available soon
QLD - Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads - Nov 26th - Burleigh Cultural Centre - Hosted by Life Education Qld - Public Screening - tickets available soon
QLD - Deception Bay - Nov 28th - Deception Bay State School - Hosted by Deception Bay SS & Jump Up for Kids - Public Screening - tickets available soon
We are currently taking expressions of interest to screen this film across the states of Australia. Get in touch if you want to help us share this inspiring and hopeful story across this country.
Apply to host a screening here
LOCAL PLAY APPEAL
100% of profits from the film contribute to the Local Play Appeal
Keep an eye out here for more information about where to watch and any public screenings.
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INTERNATIONAL RELEASES
Oct 31st - New Zealand Play Week 2026
- Christchurch Art Gallery - Hosted by Play Preservation Trust, International Play Association Conference Christchurch & Play Australia - PUBLIC SCREENING Get tickets here
Release dates for other countries will be listed as they become available.
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100% of the profits made from this film are donated to the Local Play Appeal
The Local Play Appeal is a community fundraising campaign, run by the Australian Institute of Play, dedicated to creating more opportunities for children to play, connect, and thrive in their neighbourhoods. Every dollar raised through this campaign goes directly towards supporting local initiatives, like Neighbourhood Backyards, that encourage active, inclusive, and accessible play spaces for children and families. Amazing Childhoods.
By contributing to the Local Play Appeal, you are helping to strengthen communities, promote children's wellbeing, and create safe, engaging environments where young people can learn, explore, and build lasting friendships through play. Together, we can make our neighbourhoods more vibrant, connected, and child-friendly for generations to come.
GET INVOLVED
Individuals, schools, and organisations, 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.
Contact us to discuss how we can support play in your neighbourhood
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.
