Redfern Now is an Australian television drama series screening on ABC1 in Australia and Vibrant TV Network in the United States. It tells powerful contemporary stories about Indigenous Australians in the Sydney suburb of Redfern.[1] The first season has received five AACTA award nominations for 2013.[2]
The series was produced by Blackfella Films, whose productions include First Australians and Mabo. It was developed by local indigenous writers with the support of UK screenwriter Jimmy McGovern.[3] The project also has indigenous directors, producers and actors. It is directed by Rachel Perkins, Catriona McKenzie, Wayne Blair and Leah Purcell.[4]
A second season was commissioned in late 2012[5] and went into production in May 2013,[6] premiering Thursday 31 October 2013.[7]
The series concluded with a telemovie titled "Promise Me" which aired on 9 April 2015.[8]