1949 - 1970 Arising from the Ashes. The Post-war film world was dominated by the giants of Hollywood but local heroes managed to achieve huge successes with stories including Smiley and Jedda, and stars such as Chips Rafferty and Bud Tingwell. This episode explores the influences which encouraged successes in the Australian Film industry. We look at Australian life during the Menzies era and the radical times of the 60's - the point where the Australian film industry emerged and gained a financial footing for the first time in decades.