Moderated by Shuchi Kothari. During this in-depth craft focused session, David Michôd delves into his directorial process and approach with moderator Shuchi Kothari. Find out how David develops his vision for the…

Leading distribution strategist Peter Broderick gives an up-to-the-minute overview of the lay of the land, the opportunities, and the perils of distribution. This session is designed to empower filmmakers to…

Recent years have seen exceptional television drama out of Australia. Like in the US and Europe, much of the most sought after acting, writing and directing talent is working across…

An acclaimed author, Jonathan Raymond is also the award-winning screenwriter behind the courageously minimalistic festival hits Wendy and Lucy, Meek's Cutoff, Old Joy and Night Moves – on which he…

Moderated by Brita McVeigh. “I’m fascinated by tightly-knit communities and how they operate – how characters battle for individuality or for their place within the society.” Esteemed Australian director Tony…

In a powerful response to the total absence of feature films made by Māori women directors since Merata Mita – Waru is a ground-breaking 80-minute film made by eight Māori…

Moderated by Brita McVeigh. “When writing, drawing from the subconscious is slower and more arduous, difficult to find – but perhaps in the end the pain creates something beautiful and…

In this intimate conversation with Bailey Mackey, esteemed actor Cliff Curtis shares his process when preparing for each role, his approach to risk-taking, his experiences at home and beyond, and…