The Carnival
There's no business like family business
Overview
The Carnival captures the intimate moments of the sixth-generation carnival family, the Bells, as they haul their convoy of trucks, rides and workers from Batemans Bay to Darwin and back. Filmed over seven years, their journey includes pandemic shutdowns, bushfires, persistent rain and rising fuel costs – with a dwindling economy thrown in. The close-knit family battles not only to keep Australia’s oldest show on the road, but ultimately to keep their carnival legacy alive.
Key Crew
Director: Isabel Darling
Producer: Tom Zubrycki, Isabel Darling
Writer: Isabel Darling
Director of Photography: Isabel Darling, Daniel Hartley-Allen
