“There was no warning … I don’t know why there wasn’t any warning…”
A documentary about the June 2021 storm that changed our community forever.
On 9 June 2021, a powerful storm swept across central Victoria, leaving a trail of destruction through Blackwood, Trentham and surrounding communities.
Thousands of trees fell. Roads were blocked. Power and communications were lost. For many residents, life changed in a matter of hours.
More than a documentary about a weather event, WINDFALL explores the stories of endurance, resilience and recovery that emerged in the days, weeks and years that followed.
Choose Your WINDFALL Supporter Pass
Bring WINDFALL into your home, community group or organisation.
Choose the Supporter Pass that’s right for you. Every purchase helps keep WINDFALL available for future audiences while preserving this remarkable community story.
Why an Annual Supporter Pass?
WINDFALL is independently hosted so it remains available to communities, schools and organisations. Your annual Supporter Pass helps cover secure streaming, website hosting, future community screenings and film festival submissions.
Your pass is not an automatically renewing subscription. It simply provides access until 15 June 2027.
Viewing Tip
For the best viewing experience, watch WINDFALL on the largest screen available with the sound turned up. The soundtrack has been carefully crafted to recreate the atmosphere of the storm and is an important part of the storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying & Access
Which Supporter Pass do I need?
Household Pass $15AUD – private viewing by members of one household.
Community Group Pass $50AUD – volunteer-run groups wishing to screen WINDFALL to their members.
Organisation Pass $500AUD – councils, government agencies, universities, schools, businesses and other organisations.
Watching WINDFALL
What devices can I watch WINDFALL on?
Yes. Your Supporter Pass provides access to a private Vimeo viewing page that can be watched on most modern devices, including desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smartphones.
For the best viewing experience, we recommend watching on the largest screen available with the sound turned up. If your television supports AirPlay, Chromecast or HDMI, you can also connect your device and enjoy WINDFALL on the big screen.
Is this a subscription?
No.
All Supporter Passes are one-time purchases and do not renew automatically.
Can I watch WINDFALL overseas?
Yes. Your private viewing link can be used anywhere in the world with an internet connection, making it easy to enjoy WINDFALL whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas.
How long is my pass valid?
Your Supporter Pass is valid until 15 June 2027.
Streaming availability beyond this date will be reviewed.
Can I watch WINDFALL with my family?
Yes. A Household Supporter Pass allows members of your household to watch together.
If friends or extended family would like to watch from another home or location, please encourage them to purchase their own Supporter Pass. Every purchase helps support the ongoing preservation and sharing of this important community story.
Can I share my viewing link?
No.
Your viewing link is provided for the purchaser only and must not be shared.
Can I watch WINDFALL more than once?
Yes. During the validity period of your Supporter Pass, you may watch WINDFALL as many times as you like.
Can I share my viewing link?
No.
Your viewing link is provided for the purchaser only and must not be shared.
Can I watch WINDFALL more than once?
Yes. During the validity period of your Supporter Pass, you may watch WINDFALL as many times as you like.
Can I organise a public screening?
Not under these Supporter Passes.
If you’d like to discuss a public screening, please contact us.
Are closed captions available?
Yes. Optional English closed captions are available and can be turned on or off in the Vimeo player at any time.
What happens after 15 June 2027?
Current streaming access is available until 15 June 2027.
We’ll let supporters know if access is extended beyond that date.
Do I need to install any software?
No. WINDFALL streams securely through Vimeo using your web browser. Simply click your private viewing link and enjoy.
I'm having trouble watching WINDFALL.
Please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Created by a small team of local volunteers, WINDFALL brings together extraordinary footage, personal stories, expert insights and community memories to document an event that continues to shape the region today.
By preserving these stories, the film aims to create a lasting record for future generations while celebrating the strength and spirit of the communities affected.
Director
Brendan Hehir
Producer
Lizzette Atkins
Cinematographer
Tibor Hegedis
Editor
Travis Trewin
WINDFALL was made possible through funding from Emergency Recovery Victoria and the generosity of community supporters who contributed through local fundraising efforts.
We also extend our sincere thanks to the many interviewees who generously shared their stories, memories and insights, and to the countless individuals who contributed information, photographs, footage, expertise and encouragement throughout the making of the film.
This documentary is a reflection of a community coming together to preserve an important chapter in its history.
The earth started vibrating, and the sky went absolutely black.
I knew I had to get out of here.
Julie
You were almost crying on the inside, going, ‘Just let there be light. Just let there be light.’
Simon
Forty and fifty-metre-high trees, perfectly healthy, snapped in half.
Clyve
That’s when it really hit me that it wasn’t just a storm.
This is something that people lose their lives in.”
Jax
Digital streaming subscriptions will be available in late June 2026, following the Trentham screening.
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