Taken during the 2026 Invasion Day Protest in Boorloo/Perth, this colour film image depicts a news reporter and camera operator standing in front of a group of protesters marching through St George’s Terrace.

The body language of the reporter looks as though they are hiding behind the camera operator, as if covering themselves from a raging storm, gripping the strap of the camera operator’s bag. This contrasts with the demeanor of the protesters who are marching peacefully and pose no threat. This juxtaposition conveys the attitude that many Australian news outlets have towards indigenous people, that being fear over understanding.

Film Development: Focus Pocus