National Trust of South Australia
Port Pirie Railway Station, South Australia
Launches in early 2025 (Watch this space!)
As part of the broader Silver to Sea Way Project, the Port Pirie Railway Station Precinct has undergone meticulous restoration and regeneration, contributing significantly to the visual identity of Ellen Street.
Alongside the physical revitalisation of the precinct, an engaging digital storytelling experience was developed to bring local history to life in innovative ways. This immersive installation offers visitors a captivating exploration of the region’s unique identity and heritage, incorporating digital elements that highlighted key moments and figures from the past.
The project embraced a signature visual approach, integrating new digital media technology to help visitors connect with the history of the place. A high level of community involvement shaped this experience, with local participants contributing to re-enactments and storytelling, weaving together a rich narrative that reflected the spirit of the region.
For more information about the revitalisation project, please visit the Silver to Sea Way website.
A separate historic project is also underway at Gladstone Gaol, featuring permanent projection and special lighting in the watchtower, further enhancing the storytelling of South Australia’s historic sites.
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Project Team
- Zero Luke Shaw Art Director / Animator
- Craig Laurendet Technical Director
- Mark Leacy Project Manager
- Cindi Drennan Artistic Director
- Marty Wells Technical Support
- Georgia Northcott Creative Assistant, Location Suppoort
- Christeen Schoef Historian and Resarcher
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credits
Story Lab Participants:
Zero Shaw and Cindi – Filming / Photographing
Vicki South – National Trust Volunteer, History Checker
Christeen Schoepf – HistorianMeet the People:
Evelyn Dumoi
Ebony North
Kaz Fischer
Kyah Dienhoff
Benjamin Rohde
Taleah Wilkins
Jack Keian
Brodie McKerlieReenactment Filming Participants:
Factory / Smelter workers:
Jack KaeinChildren/Young Adults:
Neesa Marwick
Charlotte Miller
Ruby Johns
Harry JohnsYoung Lady:
Drazic RobertsYoung Gent:
Kingston KiriacouWaiting Room Ladies:
Rosemary Pedder
Pam Kanaris
Christeen Schoep
Vicki South
Hannah ObornRailway Worker:
PaulAssisting with costume and hair:
Sandy Whitelaw
Warren
VanessaGeneral Support:
Amanda Johns
Paul Siddell
Trevor Greig
Peter Axon
Iris KiriacoGrateful thanks to all the amazing participants for going to such great lengths to dress in the style of the day and for assistance with all the fine details!
Thank you also for the wonderful assistance of friends, families, guardians and volunteers who helped make this project possible. -
Project Data
Project ID # 1221
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