WASHED AWAY, 2024
Story Producing
Washed Away: A Transformative Community Story
2024
Client
Free Flow Films
Overview
Rebecca Matkovic-Helou, the storytelling force behind Quill & Raven, served as the Executive Story Producer and Lead Screenwriter for Washed Away, a documentary that goes beyond traditional storytelling by making a real-world impact. Developed over 20 months in collaboration with Free Flow Films, this film is a community-centered project tied to a not-for-profit (NFP) dedicated to driving funds into the Northern Rivers community. This effort, infused with purpose, ensures the film resonates both emotionally and socially, creating waves far beyond the screen.
Key Contributions
- Executive Story Producer: Oversaw the entire storytelling process, ensuring narrative cohesion and emotional depth.
- Lead Screenwriter: Crafted the film’s script, narrating stories of resilience and transformation.
- Scriptwriting and Voiceover Writer: Wrote all voiceovers, titles, ensuring a seamless and engaging viewer experience.
- Story Consultant: Provided strategic input to align the film’s message with its community-driven mission.
The Result
This collaboration with Free Flow Films has laid the foundation for a long-term creative partnership, attracting widespread media attention and interest from major news outlets. The film has garnered significant attention, featured on Channel 10, Channel 7, New Idea magazine and a variety of other media platforms.
With support from high-profile figures such as Mick Fanning, Silverchair, and Noiseworks, Washed Away has earned prestigious industry accolades, including being recognised as a finalist at the Byron Bay Film Festival, Athens Film Festival, LA Film Festival, and Central Coast Film Festival. It also received a special mention at the New York City Film Festival and won Best International Documentary at the Culver City Film Festival. These achievements celebrate its social relevance and artistic excellence.
This collaboration with Free Flow Films has laid the foundation for a long-term creative partnership, attracting widespread media attention and interest from major news outlets. The film has garnered significant attention, featured on Channel 10, Channel 7, New Idea magazine and a variety of other media platforms.
This collaboration with Free Flow Films has laid the foundation for a long-term creative partnership, attracting widespread media attention and interest from major news outlets. The film has garnered significant attention, featured on Channel 10, Channel 7, New Idea magazine and a variety of other media platforms.
”Quill & Raven brought an exceptional level of dedication and creativity to Washed Away. Rebecca’s leadership and storytelling expertise were pivotal in shaping the narrative, and her ability to connect with the core message of the film elevated it to new heights. Working with her was a seamless and transformative experience that has solidified a lasting partnership.
Terry WebsterDirector, Washed Away － Free Flow Flims