In February 2018 I had the opportunity to explore the complicated relationship between anthropological research in native title and photography and film as research tools as a lucky participant of the CNTA Writing and Research placement. It allowed me to conduct focused research on an issue in native title that I was interested in, and opened up dialogue with an array of experts I might not have otherwise had the chance to connect with. Additionally, being at ANU through CNTA provided a stimulating environment that was rich in both academic resources and support.