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Illuminating the Past and Present

We partnered with the Museum of Brisbane to bring their vision for New Light: Photography Now + Then to life. This groundbreaking exhibition weaves together the iconic Elliott Collection – a stunning photographic archive spanning 1890 to 1940 – with the vibrant, contemporary works of Brisbane’s finest photographers.

Our mission? To craft two compelling short films that immerse visitors in a seamless dialogue between history and modern artistry.

Every frame was designed to resonate with the exhibition’s monochrome and modern aesthetic. The artist interviews were raw and authentic, bringing their voices and visions to the forefront. Meanwhile, the antique camera film transported viewers to a bygone era, leveraging stylised visuals to harmonise with the exhibition’s vintage themes.

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Photos: Katie Bennett.

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Alfred Elliott. City of Brisbane Collection, Museum of Brisbane.

Film 1: Breathing Life into History

In just a few mesmerising minutes, we reimagined the operation of a camera reminiscent of Alfred Elliott’s era. Shot in black-and-white, this silent, tactile film evokes the stillness of early cinema while showcasing the elegance of antique photography.

Positioned next to Elliott’s original camera, it bridged the gap between curiosity and historical craftsmanship.

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A person wearing a flat cap and glasses operates a vintage wooden camera in a black and white setting. Several photographs are scattered on the table beside them.
A black and white image of a man in a white shirt and dark pants interacting with a wooden object. His hands adjust a thin rectangular piece attached to another wooden structure, which has various small knobs and details.
A black and white photo of a vintage camera with bellows, laid open on a wooden surface. Two hands are interacting with the camera. Around it, there are several small, old photographs scattered on the table.
A man in a white shirt and cap stands next to a vintage camera with bellows on a table, surrounded by photographs. The background is dark, highlighting the historical camera.
A person wearing a flat cap and glasses operates a large-format camera on a tripod, adjusting the camera while holding a dark cloth. They are outdoors, with blurred vehicles and buildings in the background. The image is in black and white.
A person wearing a cap and glasses operates a large vintage camera with a wooden body and metal lens housing. The scene is in black and white, adding a classic feel.
A black and white photo of two people walking side by side on a sidewalk. They are casually dressed, and trees and buildings are in the background. The image is upside down.
Close-up black and white image of an antique camera lens with a long, cylindrical shape mounted on a wooden box. The lens's detailed metal components and screws are visible against a dark background.

Film 2: Capturing the Artists’ Vision

Through studio interviews with seven contemporary photographers, paired with evocative B-roll footage of their engagement with the Elliott Collection, we created a deeply personal 14-minute film that takes viewers behind the creative curtain.

This film delivers an intimate exploration of inspiration and artistic process. Displayed in a custom-designed ‘film pod’ across two large portrait screens, it became a central focal point of the exhibition experience.

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Elena

Curator – Museum of Brisbane

The team at Flip are a dream to work with. They generously partnered with us to create key digital content for our major exhibition, New Light: Photography Now + Then. The whole process was incredibly collaborative – from concept development through to filming and editing. Flip made our vision come to life and we highly recommend working with them.