When the locally made film Backyard Ashes premieres in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday some Charles Sturt University (CSU) students will be eagerly scanning the credits. More than 20 CSU students and recent graduates were part of the cast and crew over four weeks of filming in the city.  Final year television production student Mr Jack Walsh was Second Camera Assistant on the production and said he’s been able to apply his experience on set to his study through the School of Communication and Creative Industries at CSU in Wagga Wagga. “Working on a real film has given me a greater understanding of what is required in each role behind the scenes,” Mr Walsh said. “I’ve been able to use what I learnt about cameras and lenses in my own productions.” Shot in central Wagga Wagga, Backyard Ashes tells the story of how two neighbours attempt to solve their differences in the ultimate backyard cricketing challenge. The movie will be in cinemas in Albury, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga from Thursday 7 November. Originally from Cootamundra, Mr Walsh will graduate during a ceremony at CSU in Wagga Wagga in December. He has secured a job with Network Ten as a Production Assistant.