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Steel Reborn

Following the journey of retired milk farmer Peter, this documentary film demonstrates the grit and determination required to restore a World War Two army tank to its former glory, instilling ideas of passion and fun in audiences.

  • Jessica McGuirk
    Director
  • Jessica McGuirk
    Writer
  • Jessica Lee Cornelia McGuirk
    Producer
  • Peter Tack
    Producer
  • Peter Tack
    Key Cast
    "As Himself "
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 6, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bass Coast College
Director Biography - Jessica McGuirk

Eighteen-year-old Jess McGuirk, born and raised in Wonthaggi, Victoria, is a young filmmaker who wrote, edited, and directed her own self-made documentary film Steel Reborn. The film tells the real-life story of her grandpa Peter and his restoration of a World War Two army tank. This film has been shortlisted for Top Screens and will soon await a final decision to see if it will appear alongside the top 14 films from Victoria's media students for 2024, showing at ACMI in Melbourne’s Federation Square early next year.

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Director Statement

Hi, my name’s Jess McGuirk. I’m a young filmmaker who recently directed my own documentary film Steel Reborn as part of my VCE Media class for Year 12. I have made other films in the past and look forward to creating more in the future. This is my first time entering my film into a festival, so I’m excited to see how it all works.