The movie, first screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival, was filmed in Wagga, capturing the essence of the community for the world to see. 

Quickly growing in national and international popularity, The Merger hit it's first big break at the Global Migration Film Festival, screened in more than a dozen countries including Nigeria, the UK, Romania and even Egypt. 

Now, Wagga's streets will be showcased next at more international destinations, including the Dublin International Film festival and the Glasgow International Film Festival, as well as being selected as the opening film for the Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York.