FIND MY WILD presents LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
PREVIEW SCREENING + Q&A
Distributed nationally by Maslow Entertainment, the film will be released in Australian cinemas 14th May 2026.
A special preview screening of ‘LIFE COULD BE A DREAM’ will be held at Palace Cinema Byron Bay on Wednesday 6th May at 6PM, presented as a community fundraiser for Find My Wild.
The event will serve as a Byron Bay community gathering in support of people living in, leaving and rebuilding after domestic violence and abuse, with a portion of all ticket sales donated directly to Find My Wild.
When: Wednesday 6th May 2026 (6:00PM)
Where: Palace Cinema, Byron Bay
The feature film debut from award-winning Australian filmmaker Jasmin Tarasin, ‘LIFE COULD BE A DREAM’ stars Maeve Dermody in a quietly devastating and luminous performance alongside Alexander England, and introduces Sonny McGee in a breakthrough role. The screenplay is written by acclaimed author Courtney Collins (‘The Burial’, ‘Bird’).
Described as a fractured fairytale of resilience and grace, the film follows Sarah, a forty-year-old woman standing at the threshold of a life she has never fully lived. As she and her teenage son navigate their way toward freedom, they confront both external threats and the mythology Sarah has long held about rescue and relationships.
Finding temporary sanctuary in a luxurious mansion she has been tasked with selling, Sarah begins to imagine a future defined by choice rather than fear. At its heart, the film explores the fierce and fragile bond between mother and son as they attempt to break cycles and redefine love on their own terms.
“My hope is that this film serves as a beacon, showing that liberation is possible — one woman and her son finding their way toward a future defined by choice rather than fear,” says director Jasmin Tarasin.
SPECIAL Q&A:
Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a live Q&A with:
Jasmin Tarasin - Director / Producer
Courtney Collins - Writer and Producer Catherine Church
The conversation will explore the film’s themes of resilience, financial safety and rewriting relationship narratives, alongside insights into the creative collaboration behind this powerful debut feature.
PRODUCTION & PARTNERSHIPS:
‘LIFE COULD BE A DREAM’ is produced and directed by Jasmin Tarasin, with production by Pure Pictures and Goodchat, in association with Minderoo Pictures and Snow Foundation.
The film is proudly supported by Commonwealth Bank through CommBank Next Chapter, an initiative helping Australians experiencing financial abuse regain control of their finances, rebuild confidence and take steps toward long-term independence.
Director of Photography is US-based Australian Meg White (‘While the Men Are Away’, ‘Ten Pound Poms’). The film features an original score by Dan Luscombe, with music by internationally acclaimed pianist Hania Rani and Australian duo Time for Dreams.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
● Best Female Director (International Features) - Montreal Independent Film Festival
● Best Cinematography (Feature under $5M) - Australian Cinematographers Society Award
● ReFrame Stamp - Sundance Institute for outstanding female-led production and gender equity in filmmaking
ABOUT FIND MY WILD:
Find My Wild exists to support humans living in, leaving, and rebuilding after domestic violence and abuse. The organisation provides practical resources, online programs and community-led support pathways that help individuals take meaningful steps toward safety, stability and long-term empowerment. At its core, Find My Wild focuses on rebuilding the human - supporting individuals to reconnect with themselves, restore confidence and create a life on their own terms.
We acknowledge the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather in Byron Bay. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and honour their ongoing connection to land, waters, culture and community.
