Yulgilbar Station is a humble piece of Australian history, a modest farm in the heart of Western NSW. And yet its story, of one of Australia’s oldest Santa Gertrudis stud farms, has been given grandeur by the visual creativity of Daughter Collective director, M.P. Dole. The heart-warming advertising film for Yulgilbar Pastoral Company invites viewers to take the quiet yet profound journey from 1840 to the present, illustrating the harmonious relationship between people and the nurturing embrace of nature that has quietly guided the station through the journey of time. It shows off the appeal of Dole’s quieter directorial style that allows audiences to absorb and reflect.

The graceful story depicts a humble beginning that blossomed into a place of quiet excellence. The story is spun from threads of devotion, simple pleasures, and a steadfast commitment to embracing the rhythms of nature with open hearts. M.P. Dole’s gentle hand guides viewers through the unassuming yet rich tapestry, to build a visual poem that invites its audience to delve into the collective wisdom and humble offerings nurtured by generations at the station. The film is a poignant reminder that amid the frenzy of modern life, there exists a sanctuary where time slows, allowing space for reflection, connection, and an embrace of a legacy woven with simplicity, respect, and a deep affection for the land.

Credits:

Director: M.P. Dole 
Creative Production Company: Daughter Collective

Executive Producers: Annika Johansson & M.P. Dole 
Cinematographer: Mike Perry  
1st AD & AC: Christo Herriot 
Photographer: Eddy Ming 
Art Director: Kevin James Dole 
Post-production: Daughter