Through the Lens movie poster

Through the Lens

August 31, 2026 0h 15m

Released in August 2026. Through the Lens is a documentary/history film. directed by Zeke Morgan-Hind. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lucinda Spence and Charles 'Chic' Wadley

Synopsis

Nestled along the Great Eastern Highway in regional Western Australia stands The Big Camera — a museum housed inside a building shaped like a giant camera. What many mistake for a novelty roadside attraction is, in fact, one of the most significant private photography collections in the Southern Hemisphere. This short documentary explores the life and legacy of The Big Camera Museum of Photography and its founder, Charles “Chic” Wadley, whose lifelong passion for capturing and preserving photographic history has created a one-of-a-kind cultural landmark. Through personal interviews, archival imagery, cinematic visuals, and historical context, the film uncovers how this extraordinary museum came to exist, why it remains vital to regional heritage, and what it tells us about photography’s power to document human experience.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date August 31, 2026 Upcoming release
⏱️
Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
💰
Budget $100 Production budget
🌍
Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
In Production
Original Language
EN
Budget
$100

Production Companies

  • Mr Media Creative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Through the Lens about?

Nestled along the Great Eastern Highway in regional Western Australia stands The Big Camera — a museum housed inside a building shaped like a giant camera. What many mistake for a novelty roadsid...

Who directed Through the Lens?

Through the Lens was directed by Zeke Morgan-Hind.

How long is Through the Lens?

Through the Lens has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Through the Lens released?

Through the Lens was released on August 31, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Through the Lens?

The main cast of Through the Lens includes Lucinda Spence, Charles 'Chic' Wadley.