click on the link to listen to Darren K Hawkins chat to

Liam Bartlett , 6PR Perth

click on the link to read the interview with Darren and Leo with Aidan Phelan at "A Guide to Australian Bushranging"

KENNEDY - pathways to the feature film

This project is one of the most historically significant and culturally important projects in Australian cinema in a long time. Daring to re-examine some long considered myths and stories of one of Australia's most iconic figures, while addressing the imbalances in the current narrative.

What first began as filming a "proof of concept" (p.o.c) has blossomed now to the feature film.

Lonely Hill Films are passionate and committed to telling this amazing story and ensuring that not only Michael's story is finally heard, but just as important, that the significance, the impact and legacy of his widow, Bridget is fully realised for the world to finally see.

Click on our SIZZLE REEL to get a sneak peak at the style that we have planned.

On top of all of this, we're incredible honoured to have one of the descendants of Michael Kennedy, Mr LEO KENNEDY, Michael's great grandson, as part of the team as our script consultant.   Descendants of the Lonigan and McIntrye family are also a vital part of this ongoing process.

On top of Leo's amazing book, we've been privileged to have access to some amazing source material from the time, including court documents, parliamentary records, historians not only in Australia, but also Ireland, and,  most importantly, the written journals and accounts of Thomas McIntrye, the only surviving member of the Mansfield Party murdered at Stringybark Creek.