Windfall is a powerful and deeply moving documentary that captures both the force of the June 2021 cyclone that swept through central and eastern Victoria and the resilience of the communities forever changed by it. More than a record of a devastating weather event, it is a compassionate portrait of courage, recovery and the enduring strength of community.

Directed by Brendan Hehir and produced by Lizzette Atkins, Windfall combines striking cinematography with heartfelt personal stories, conveying both the scale of the destruction and the humanity of those who lived through it. The film honours the experiences of individuals and communities while preserving an important chapter in Victoria’s history.

Beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant, Windfall is a testament to resilience, generosity and hope. I warmly commend it to audiences as an important and memorable documentary that deserves to be widely seen.

~ Mayor Steve Venditti-Taylor, Moorabool Shire Council

“Compelling, moving, and beautifully put together. I had high expectations based on all the feedback I’d heard, and it is every bit as good as people have been saying. Congratulations of creating a remarkable piece of work.”
~ Fiona Ross

Just finished watching Windfall at home, and wow… what an incredible documentary.

Credit to everyone involved in bringing it to life. It was beautifully made and brought back memories that still cause fear every time there’s a storm, the wind picks up, or you see the trees start to sway.
Those feelings never really leave you.
Thank you to everyone who poured their time, talent and heart into telling this story. It was an absolutely amazing effort to capture such an important moment in Blackwood’s history.

~ Michelle Cassidy