The initiative will uncover distinctive WA First Nations voices, support their career progression, and enable practitioners to explore new storytelling mediums and markets.
NIDA alum Travis Cardona is set to return to the institute to be its first ever head of First Nations.
Outgoing Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason addresses the agency’s priorities for the year ahead, including capacity building and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the First Nations department, and outlines areas of opportunity.
The Balnaves Foundation has pledged $530,000 to NIDA's First Nations Program, facilitating three scholarships, three paid internships, and funding for the institute's first Elder in Residence.
Netflix will invest more than $500,000 across two years into training initiatives designed to support First Nations communities and storytellers.
The ABC and First Nations Media Australia (FNMA) have announced a 12 month partnership aimed at amplifying Indigenous voices and stories in the media.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social media creators are being invited to apply for a new initiative designed to build the profile of diverse voices within the space.
NITV has announced writer and journalist, Jack Latimore, as the managing editor of its digital offering.