Four Generations for Nothing
A working-class family from Queensland, Australia fights the Bank after being told they must vacate their beloved family farm of four generations because of a lower bank valuation. A Queensland family is very happy living where they have for nearly four generations. However, they are forced to leave their beloved home, by the local town bank. 'Four generations for nothing' is the story of how the bank evicts the Jones family from their farm leading to a tragic suicide.
The ROYAL COMMISSION has found Australia's main rural lenders face numerous findings of misconduct over their treatment of struggling farmers. Four Generations For Nothing depicts the confronting reality of the financial hardships our Australian farmers are facing, and how heartless mortgagees are preying on these Aussie heroes.
Four generations for nothing the short film addresses emotional and psychological pressures that families in rural Australia face and is intended to create awareness and promote the Royal Commission into Australia's Banks. If the past is any indication, lenders and the financial services industry will continue to take advantage of borrowers.
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Shane St ReynoldsDirector
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Rocco BeneDirector
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Shane St ReynoldsWriter
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Rebecca Caruana BryantProducer
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Sanet Lindeque GerberProducer
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Short, Web / New Media, Other
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Genres:Fiction, Documentary
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Runtime:7 minutes 15 seconds
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Completion Date:October 7, 2018
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Production Budget:15,000 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Born in Australia, Shane St Reynolds is a seasoned Australian entrepreneur and respected Christian author. As the Director of Boutique Financial Services Advisory Firm, Flexible Finance Partners, Shane brings over 20 years of expertise in financial transactions and advisory services. He specialises in facilitating bespoke financial solutions for professionals, commercial borrowers, and sophisticated investors, handling deals ranging from $100,000 to over $100 million, including land banking and development funding.
Shane's extensive experience is backed by his full membership with the MFAA, RG146 investment advisor accreditation, and qualifications in FMBM and LREA. He is the author of Australia’s groundbreaking book on private lending and construction finance, “Get a Second Opinion Before You Sign: What to Do When the Bank Says ‘No’ and How to Survive and Thrive with Private Lending".
His financial acumen has been tested through various economic challenges, including the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Shane's commitment to a fresh and transparent approach to financial advisory is evident in his work locally, nationally, and internationally. His quest for knowledge also led him to study leadership at Oxford and to pursue additional degrees in theology and business in Australia.
Shane is the creative mind behind the short film "Four Generations For Nothing" and was nominated for Best Director at the 2024 Tokyo International Short Film Festival. The film sheds light on the financial hardships that Australian farmers face and highlights the misconduct and mistreatment by rural lenders, as revealed by the recent Royal Commission. Shane's work as a writer and producer is a powerful tool in raising awareness of these issues and exposing the heartless practices of banks preying on farmers.
In addition to his financial career, Shane has authored books on Christian theology and is actively involved in the Melbourne community through leadership roles with the Metropolitan Community Church. He is the founder of Brave Heart Media and editor of FinancialNews.net.au and TheGoodNewsBlog.org.