Guest speakers will include some of Australia's leading screen producers, sales agents, broadcasters, streamers, agency representatives, and industry guilds. There will be interactive panel sessions, inclusive forum discussions, workshops, roundtable talks, one-on-one meetings and lots of pitching and networking opportunities.
MIFF has been continuously running since 1952, making it one of the world’s oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin. Presenting a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking, MIFF is an accessible, iconic cultural event that provides transformative experiences for audiences and filmmakers alike.
The Women in Media National Conference will take place at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney on August 9, bringing...
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has opened registrations for its GENR8 one-day ideas forum and networking event, to be held in Melbourne on August 14. Kicking off the day is Senior Creative Technologist at Leonardo.Ai Jessie Hughes, who will deliver a keynote on empowering the creative process, sharing unbiased insights, attitudes, and opinions on AI in creative industries. There will also be an open forum discussion on AI, featuring director, writer, and producer Alex Proyas and GoodThing Productions producer Virginia Whitwell. Elsewhere,...
Screenworks, in partnership with Netflix, has opened applications for its next Regional Crew Pathways Program. Delivered with support from Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), the entry level initiative provides six film and media graduates with the opportunity to get their first professional paid crew role. It comprises a two-step training program that includes an initial AFTRS 'On Set On Boarding’ course followed by paid placements in early entry crew roles for six...
