Jake Duczynski
Writing
Known For

In 2020, the ghost of Captain Cook awakens. He re-unites with Mahnra, an Indigenous woman's spirit trapped inside the body of a goat. They travel across Australia in search of a cure for a mysterious 250-year-old spell.
Cooked

Ten animators bring Alison Lester's beloved children's book to the screen, crafting a magical mixture of live action and animation that is destined to become a family favourite.
Magic Beach

Un-Locked is an animated coming of age story set in the 80s in Sydney, following the experiences that lead two young people to be locked up, one in a juvenile justice centre, the other in a mental health facility.
Un-Locked
A Ngalakgan woman from Ngukurr, NT, just wants to catch a nailfish at her favourite fishing spot, Wanmari. But her family are thwarting her plans. When she sees an eagle, her grandfather’s dreaming, she remembers to use the knowledge she has of Country and soon, good luck comes her way.
Wanmari

Gurangatch and Mirrigan is a part of the permanent educational exhibit alongside Burra in the Australian Museum. This is a visually engaging piece which portrays the Gundungurra creation story depicting the battle between the Serpent Gurangatch and Quoll Mirrigan. This conflict ends with…. Well…. You’ll just have to go down and see for yourself.
Gurangatch and Mirrigan

The ocean and life creation story, TUNKU & NGAADI dives into the deep emotions of love and loss, revealing how heartbreak can inspire creation. Ngaadi’s sorrow, born from the loss of Tunku, shapes the rivers and oceans, and her broken heart gives birth to the Waratah flower.