Experiencing Interruptions?

No Pain No Train

Melbourne’s outer east is still waiting for their ride into town nearly five decades after the Rowville Rail was first proposed.

  • Shing Hei Ho
    Director
  • Charby Ibrahim
    Camera
  • Felix Guerra
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2016
  • 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
  • Knox Youth Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    April 5, 2017
    First Prize, Open Section
  • St Kilda Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    May 21, 2017
Director Biography - Shing Hei Ho

Shing Hei Ho is a Knox local who is currently studying Film and Television at the Victorian College of the Arts.

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Director Statement

This film came about from my own experience of living in the city of Knox. Having spent much time on arduous bus trips from Knox to Monash Clayton and to the city, it is hard not to be constantly reminded about the train line that should have been built already.

For many in Rowville, there is no other transport choice besides the car; 92% of residents drive to work. I share the frustration with many in the community about the lack of political commitment to the Rowville Rail, a long-established proposal just waiting to be funded.

This film is my way of sharing the community’s dream with a broader Melbourne audience. Knowing that it will be seen by the people of Rowville—my friends and neighbours—motivated me to pursue the project with sincerity. With a local perspective, I curated a collection of stories and stunts as a testimony that the community can embrace and be proud of.