Extra time
Extra Time is an inspiring documentary that follows the transformative journey of Bruce Whalley, Melbourne’s happiest tram driver, as he navigates life’s unexpected turns and emerges as a chance of pursuing his dream in childhood.
Documentary
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2024
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5 min
Introduction
This film documents the test of Bruce Whalley, the happiest tram driver in Melbourne. It was his childhood dream to become a tram driver. However, 12 years ago, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer following a severe motorcycle accident, his life took a dramatic turn. He began to seriously consider whether he could pursue his dream of becoming a tram driver. This decision would reveal how an aging man facing the challenges of illness could use it as a turning point in his life.
Film By
Ivan Chiou, Jiesen Gao, Hoi Ying Fong, Sanjeev Senthil
Subject Coordinator
Ivan Chiou
Special Thanks
Supervising Academic Staff - Simon Wilmot
Produced with the generous assistance of - Shekhar Rawat, Tram Cafe - William Angliss Institute, Jacqueline Banki, Yarra Tram
Coordinator Digital Technologies - Matthew Skarajew
Technical Officer, Media and Television Production - Matthew Haycroft
Technical Officer - Mark Lasky-Davison
Awards
Best Documentary at SSIFF (Setting Sun Short Film Festival), 2025
Screen at Filmonik Open-Screen Short Films#12, 2025
