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The locale chosen to represent the boys' community was Yirrkala, a coastal town on the Gove Peninsula in Nhulunbuy and home to the Yunupingu family. With a population of 800 Yolngu people, Yirrkala also serves as a resource centre for a further 800 people who live in small family-oriented out-stations in the region. Initially, the mechanics of filming in Nhulunbuy proved awkward. The unit trucks had to be brought into Gove Harbor by barge, staggered over a two-week period to accommodate the level of equipment required. Even travelling overland through Gove was tricky with delicate lighting equipment shattering as it rattled over the corrugated roads. Involving the local community throughout the shoot was a top priority, as production designer Sarah Stollman explained. "Wherever feasible props were crafted by the people of Yirrkala - partly for authenticity but also to ensure their happiness with the project. There were many instances where we had to call upon their knowledge, particularly as there were no reference points for the items we required. Most of our research was in the field." |
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