About us

Rummin: adjective, convict slang; ‘rum one’ rum meaning strange, odd, different, peculiar etc. In Tasmania, an eccentric person, a character or wag, a cheeky person or scallywag. Formerly common all over the country but now restricted principally to Tasmania.

Matthew Newton heads up Rummin Films.

We are a Lutruwita / Tasmania based film and digital media production company specialising in cinematic documentary, narrative video and digital media projects.

We believe storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today. Stories are what move us, make us feel alive, and inspire us. 

We collaborate with NGO’s, Government and ethical businesses to create work that spans television, theatrical, online learning and site-specific installations.

We strive to find powerful and transformative true-to-life stories and leverage some of the best creative talent to share them in ways that bring them to life with a balance of imagination, innovation and authenticity.

Our clients include

The Guardian • The New York Times • The Australian • Australian Geographic • Bob Brown Foundation • Pollination Foundation • Tasmanian Land Conservancy • Australian Geographic Outdoor • University of Tasmania • Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery • MONA• ABC • SBS