A Workshop for Writers  In this workshop Briar uses discussion and exercises to look at how stories can be found in unexpected places. Participants explore what might seem like mundane…

This session for producers focused on the business of getting feature films off the ground in an increasingly cluttered international marketplace.  Tim White is plugged into what’s happening in the global…

Warwick Thornton is a multi award winning writer, director, cinematographer and documentary filmmaker. His debut feature, SAMSON AND DELILAH, made with non-actors with hardly a word of dialogue, was awarded…

As soon as you find your voice, tell the truth.  Non-indigeneous filmmakers have been telling screen stories that shape our history. This session is about the truth of story telling and how important it is,…

STRAY is the debut feature film from award-winning writer/director/producer Dustin Feneley and producer Desray Armstrong. The film was made outside the traditional funding system, and was financed through private investors,…

Lynette Wallworth has been identified as a Leading Global Thinker, is a frequent advisor to Sundance Institute Labs, and is a member of the World Economic Forums' Global Future Council on Virtual…

To the surprise of many people, stop-motion animation has enjoyed a renaissance over the past two decades. Rachel Larsen and Antony Elworthy are two renowned animators who have been part…

Jo Porter, Fremantle’s Director of Drama, will join Phillipa Campbell in conversation to explore and discuss her experience developing, producing and selling the trailblazing six part Australian television series PICNIC…

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Anna Dean works at the forefront of audience engagement across the digital, film and social landscapes. In this session Anna shares key learnings on changes to audience engagement in recent…