Racing Around the World: Filmmakers' Adventures

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Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:30 am

Each filmmaker appeared in their own film this week.

Six young filmmakers are halfway through their global adventure on ABC iview's Race Around The World.

They find out their destination a day before they leave and have 10 days to make a short film.

We want your opinion. Watch the films and choose your favorite.

Take part in our poll at the bottom of this page.

Next week, all contestants will travel to the same country.

Mikaela is in Brazil.

Her film is called Judgement Day.

Mikaela visits a new-age religious town in Brazil.

Mikaela is going to Japan next.

Jayden is in Arkansas, USA.

His film is called Safety First.

Jayden learns about gun safety in the USA.

Jayden's film has some strong language.

Jayden is going to Japan next.

Lucinda is in Taiwan.

Her film is called We want boyfriends!

Lucinda explores Taiwan's dating scene.

Lucinda's film has some mature themes.

Lucinda is going to Japan next.

William is in Italy.

His film is called I Met a Pianist in Pisa.

William talks to a pianist in Pisa.

William is going to Japan next.

Elliot is in Norway.

His film is called Edge of Survival.

Elliot visits a survival vault in Norway.

Elliot is going to Japan next.

Kate is in Vanuatu.

Her film is called In the Name of God.

Kate meets a chief in Vanuatu.

Kate is going to Japan next.

Choose your favorite film.

Tell us your favorite film by voting.

Note: This poll does not affect the show's results.

The poll closes on Friday, July 3, at 4:00 pm.

Get to know the contestants.

Mikaela describes herself in three words: artistic, poetic, magazine.

Mikaela's motto is: Art is subjective.

Mikaela always packs her wired headphones.

Mikaela fears losing her luggage.

Jayden describes himself in three words: chaotic, introverted extrovert.

Jayden's motto is: live as if you will die tomorrow.

Jayden always packs his glasses.

Jayden fears something happening to his loved ones.

Lucinda describes herself in three words: easy-going, lively, passionate.

Lucinda's motto is: if people don't care, they won't protect it.

Lucinda always packs her long lens.

Lucinda fears her story falling through.

William describes himself in three words: bubbly, curious, unconventional.

William's motto is: YOLO.

William always packs a special necklace.

William fears logistics and lack of sleep.

Elliot describes himself in three words: curious, Wollongong, humorist.

Elliot's motto is: water off a duck's back.

Elliot always packs his nan's ring.

Elliot fears misunderstandings.

Kate describes herself in three words: content, introspective, disorganised.

Kate's motto is: have fun.

Kate always packs her Nintendo Switch.

Kate fears damaging her reputation.

Watch Race Around The World on ABC iview or ABC TV.

Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:30 am

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