The Ranch Documentary

In 2022, MCSC and Peninsula Films recognised there were stories that needed to be listened to. Those in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Those experiencing hardship. Local people.

We began piecing some of those stories together to hear first hand of their experience.

These stories have formed this documentary. MCSC, with our partners Southern Peninsula Community Support, have operated The Ranch crisis accommodation since 2021, and does so with no Government funding. Local community banded together and made it happen. It continues without certainty, and with the constant threat of closure.

The Ranch is a 35 minute film which speaks honestly and authentically.

Our hope is that it will help inform conversations locally, and provide a sense of urgency to policy makers, to create change.

The film premiered on August 5th 2024 at Peninsula Cinema Rosebud to a sellout crowd across two cinemas.

The film has since been selected and won best documentary at the 2025 Peninsula Film Festival.

While the film is being shared and entered into other awards, the full documentary is unavailable for viewing.

Please watch preview clip here!