The film responds to the Menindee Fish Kills in the Darling-Baaka River, western New South Wales, from 2018-19. It produced by IASH postdoctoral fellow and artist Vic McEwan.
This special event comes out of an ongoing collaboration between EEHN and the Sydney Environment Institute.
We hope that many of you will join us. Further details follow below.
Please register by emailing curator Ali Clark (a.clark@nms.ac.uk) by Thursday January 15th if you wish to attend.
When: Saturday January 17th 2026 10.30-12 noon
Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Auditorium Level 1
Cost: Free
Two beloved rivers and more than 30 million dead fish brought artists, scientists and First Nations custodians in Australia together to turn ecological disasters into a journey of cultural healing.
More than a Fish Kill is an inspiring short-form documentary (38 mins) exploring how artists, fisheries managers and First Nations custodians came together in the aftermath of devastating fish kills along the Barka (Darling River) in far western New South Wales, Australia. These unlikely collaborators undertook a remarkable journey, turning these devastating ecological disasters into catalysts for cultural healing and revival. More than a Fish Kill shares how art, science and ancient knowledges were interwoven in the spirit of care, revealing new possibilities for honouring our places and communities in this time of environmental change. The screening will be approximately 38 minutes long.
The film was co-produced by the National Museum of Australia, the Cad Factory and Otis Filley Studios.
The screening will be followed by an interactive panel discussion chaired by Freelance Curator of Culture and Environment Kisten Wehner with one of the producers of the film Vic McEwan and First Nations artists Barbara Quayle, David Doyle and Cheryl Blore.
The Conservation in Action Film Showcase is also taking place later the same day.
More information can be found here:
Conservation in action: Film showcase and panel | National Museums Scotland
Details from NMS:
From the wilds of Alaska to our very own National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, join us to explore inspiring conservation and environmental stories.
In partnership with the Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival (ECFF) and Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN), see a selection of short films and hear more from our panel of conservation champions.
