Western Australian feature film Wreckage will return to the big screen on 30 July for a special charity screening in partnership with Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service, bringing together community leaders, advocates and audiences to raise awareness of domestic and family violence while supporting those affected by it.
Following a sold-out screening at the WA Made Film Festival earlier this year, Wreckage received a powerful response from audiences for its honest and confronting portrayal of domestic and family violence. This special screening aims to continue that conversation, using the power of film to foster greater understanding, encourage discussion and inspire community action.
Written and directed by Christopher Mark Peters produced by Peters and David Laurance, and starring Tiahna McBride, Travis Koch, Danielle Brewer, Adam T Perkins, Oscar Millar, Monica Main, Harrison Popple, Asha Vivian, Christie Sistrunk and Jeremy Darling, Wreckage follows Quinn (McBride), a young woman who flees her mother for a charming boyfriend Brenan (Koch) who turns violent, forcing her to face reality and fight to break free from his control.
While proceeds from the evening will support Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service’s ongoing work, the primary objective of the event is to shine a light on an issue that continues to affect individuals, families and communities across Western Australia.
Representatives from government, the screen industry, community organisations and the wider public are expected to attend, highlighting the important role storytelling can play in driving meaningful social conversations.
Louise Lamont from Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service said the organisation was proud to partner with the filmmakers to use storytelling as a catalyst for awareness, understanding and community discussion.
“Domestic and sexual violence continues to significantly affect individuals, families, and communities across Western Australia, and creating opportunities for honest, open conversation is an important part of building awareness and driving change,” said Louise.
“Phoenix is proud to partner with the producers of Wreckage because storytelling has the power to deepen understanding, challenge harmful attitudes, promote compassion, and encourage meaningful community dialogue. This screening aligns closely with our organisation’s mission to prevent sexual violence, support healing, create more compassionate communities, while also inspiring collective action toward fostering safer communities for everyone.”
Writer and director Christopher Mark Peters said Wreckage grew from the team’s 2015 short film, Sinking Ships.
“The story of Wreckage began back in 2015 when we produced our first short film, Sinking Ships. Since then, the short has been viewed more than half a million times on YouTube, with people not only watching it, but also sharing their own personal stories in the comments.
Our goal with Wreckage was to expand on that story by creating a film that would stay with people long after the credits rolled and encourage conversations that can often be difficult to have.”
The screening will be followed by a Q&A featuring the filmmakers, lead actress Tiahna McBride, and domestic and family violence specialists, exploring the issues raised in the film and highlighting the support services available within the community.
Wreckage Charity Screening Event Details
Date: July 30, 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: Windsor Cinema
Tickets
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