Shattered – Frequently Asked Questions

Shattered explores what happens after workplace injury—not only to the injured person, but also to families, communities and the systems designed to support recovery. While workplace injury provides the starting point, the documentary is ultimately about human experience, resilience, care and what we owe one another when work changes a life.

Shattered has been made for a broad audience. While it begins with workplace injury, its themes extend far beyond compensation systems to families, recovery, leadership, care and the human experience of rebuilding life after adversity. At its heart, Shattered is intended to help mums and dads understand what can happen after an injury and to contribute to a broader public conversation about recovery, health and human dignity. For many years, workplace injury has carried significant stigma, despite more Australians being injured at work each year than on our roads. Through lived experience, historical context and expert insight, Shattered seeks to place health, recovery and the human experience at the centre of that conversation. We hope, with humility, that this small independent documentary encourages greater understanding, reduces stigma and reminds us that behind every workplace injury is a person, a family and a community whose story continues long after the incident itself.

Yes. Shattered is an independent factual documentary built from lived experience, interviews, historical research and expert contribution. While the documentary follows a carefully crafted narrative, it does not use fictional characters or invented events.

Shattered is currently progressing through the documentary release process. Viewing opportunities will be announced through the official website as they are confirmed.

Not yet. No streaming arrangements have been announced. Like many independent factual documentaries, Shattered is following a staged release pathway. Festival submissions and community screenings form the current stage. Any future viewing platforms will only be announced if distribution arrangements are confirmed.

Streaming availability has not yet been announced. If streaming or digital viewing becomes available in the future, details will be published through the official Shattered website.

Not at this stage. Information about future viewing options will be announced if and when they become available.

We are working towards future broadcast and streaming opportunities; however, no licensing or streaming arrangements have yet been announced.Streaming platforms include services such as Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Prime Video and others. Independent documentaries may also be acquired or licensed by Australian broadcasters such as ABC and SBS, international broadcasters, or specialist factual platforms.Unlike productions commissioned directly by a broadcaster or streaming platform, many independent documentaries are independently developed before being acquired or licensed. Distribution planning always begins early and continues throughout production, with festivals, community screenings, educational licensing, broadcasters and streaming platforms all forming part of the potential audience pathway.From the outset, we have worked with an experienced distribution partner and considered the technical specifications expected by many broadcasters and streaming platforms. During the later stages of production, we also reshot selected scenes and refined elements of the documentary as the story evolved and through ongoing distribution discussions about reaching audiences across Australia and, where appropriate, international territories.Many people are surprised to learn that a documentary often appears at film festivals, community screenings or local cinemas before becoming available through a broadcaster or streaming platform. That staged release pathway is a normal part of independent documentary distribution.If Shattered is acquired or licensed by a broadcaster or streaming platform, we will announce those arrangements once they have been finalised.

Yes.We encourage community conversations.. Organisations, libraries, universities, workplaces and professional groups are invited to register their interest in hosting a screening by visiting the appropriate page on our website. For further information; How To Screen.

Yes.Screenings are being developed for workplaces, community organisations, educational institutions, conferences and professional groups seeking to encourage thoughtful discussion around workplace injury, recovery and care. You can purchase a Non Theatrical screening license for educational prupsoes through the appropriate sector page on our website. For further information visit How to Screen.

Yes.Shattered has been developed to encourage informed conversations about workplace injury, leadership, recovery and human wellbeing.Workplaces may use the film as part of broader education, reflection or professional development activities. Non theatrical educational screenings may also be accompanied by discussion resources appropriate to the audience.Workplaces can arrange a screening by purchasing a screening licence through the How to Screen page on the Shattered website