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I’m Sal balharrie,
a writer, creative producer, director.
Under the banner of NAKED EMPEROR I make documentaries.
I’m drawn to simple stories that ask us to question fairness and then think about the actions we might take to make the world a better place.
As a writer and director, I am available to work anywhere on the planet.
Got a project, get in touch.
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Co-directed - Sal Balharrie and Danielle MacLean // Writer - Sal Balharrie // Editors - Archie Chew and Uri Mizrahi // Original Music - Robert Upward // Producer - Sal Balharrie // Co-Producers - Tammy Abala, Shane Tipuamantamerri, Tictac Moore // Executive Producers - Tony Wright, Susie Montague, Petrina Dorrington, Paul Wiegard // Distributed in Aus/NZ - Mushroom Studios.
Filmed on over six years, LIKE MY BROTHER is an inspiring journey taken by four young Tiwi girls who dare to dream.
This is a story of sport as a force for change and a bridge between worlds as the girls encounter triumphs and disappointments before defining success on their own terms.
MURRUP THE FUTURE IS FREEDOM
Written and Directed - Sal Balharrie // Director of Photography and Edit - Archie Chew // Original Music - Robert Upward
Filmed in four remote communities - Tiwi Islands, Galiwin’ku, Palm Island & Woorabinda - the film sets out to capture the wonder of the unique programs being delivered by the Murrup Model. Launched 2025.
humanKIND
Written and Directed - Sal Balharrie // Director of Photography - Mark Chew
To introduce a pilot initiative and new approach to refugee settlement in Australia, we follow a community group through the nervous days before a refugee family arrives in Australia to begin a new life. But nothing goes to plan.
PATRICIA PICCININI’S SKYWHALE
Written and Directed - Sal Balharrie // Original Music - Luke Howard
Filmed on location in The Grampians Victoria, this short film was captured by four cameras - two on the ground, another in a hot air balloon and a fourth in a light plane. The schedule had us filming over three days. However, as a boob ripped off on morning one, the entire film was cut from a single launch and flight of this incredible creature.
When launched we achieved over 100k views on Youtube in the first 24 hours.