The Dreamhouse: reality, construct and the sweet worth of normal life

Behind the remarkable stories in Dreamhouse is an adventurous production process which touches on some key issues in documentary.
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Artemis International, run by Brian Beaton and Celia Tait, is known for six series of Who Do You Think You Are, and a host of single documentaries which are solidly in the public interest.  It is great work, craft driven and careful, focused outwardly on audiences and broadcasters.
 
But underneath this, Celia Tait was wrestling with issues in her personal life which can leave people sobbing with rage and frustration into their pillows late at night.  Her 33 year old step-son has a brain injury from being hit by a car, and came into her life ‘not long after he was walking and talking again’, in her own grave, self effacing words.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.