SCREEN Fraser Coast is calling for local stories highlighting regional history and culture.

Screen Fraser Coast is putting a call out to the community to help uncover and share the stories that define our region, as part of the national digital storytelling initiative, Yesterday Stories. 

The project aims to create a lasting cultural record that will resonate with current and future generations.

In partnership with Yesterday Stories, Screen Fraser Coast will help develop and showcase short films based on local stories – shining a spotlight on the people, places, and moments that have shaped the Fraser Coast. 

These digital stories will reflect the character, resilience, and spirit of the region’s people.

“We’re inviting residents to share personal and community stories connected to key themes that reflect our diverse heritage,” says Amy Friesen, Co-Chair of Screen Fraser Coast.

“These include migrant experiences, Indigenous culture, agricultural life, family heritage, and stories linked to local sites and landmarks.”

Selected stories will be developed into professionally produced short films and featured on the Yesterday Stories app and website, which allows users to explore regional history through digital storytelling linked to real-world locations. 

The films will remain accessible online and serve as a resource for educators, visitors, and community members alike.

Samantha Gould, Co-Chair of Screen Fraser Coast, says the project offers a rare opportunity to preserve and promote the Fraser Coast’s unique identity.

“These themes are woven into the fabric of our region. From farming families to First Nations culture, migration stories to historic landmarks – they tell us who we are. 

This project ensures those stories are not only remembered but celebrated.”

The project is proudly supported by the 2025 Gambling Community Benefit Fund, allowing Screen Fraser Coast to engage local voices and honour the region’s rich and diverse history.

Submissions close August 30

Community members, schools, historical groups, and organisations are encouraged to get involved.

To submit a story idea or express interest, email: sam@screenfrasercoast.com.au

“This is your chance to be part of a nationally recognised storytelling initiative,” adds Friesen. 

“If your story reflects the heart of the Fraser Coast – we want to hear it.”

To learn more about Yesterday Stories, visit: https://www.yesterdaystories.com/