After a morning tea and networking session at 10:00am, this exciting event will kick off with a welcome and introduction from Minister Alannah MacTiernan MLC.
Participants will be captivated by the Indigenous Stories on Screen segment from 10:30-11:15am. Here, Producer Jodie Bell from Goolarri Media Broome will be joined by filmmakers Karla Hart (CinefestOZ Albany Ambassador) and Douglas Watkin for an in depth discussion about the significance of telling Indigenous stories.
Next up will be Creating Local and Going Global from 11:30-12:15pm. This session will explore how filmmakers can learn from locally made, self funded Edward and Isabella. Join the minds behind the movie as they dive into the obstacles faced in addition to the possibilities of theatrical release and distribution around the globe.
After thought provoking discussion, guests will be treated to lunch and further chance to network.
Come back ready for more inspirational words with a Meet the Producers panel from 1:30-2:30pm . Be motivated by these amazing females in film. Judi Levine and Tania Chambers from How To Please A Woman along with Melissa Kelly from I Met A Girl and Joe (Joanne) Weatherstone from Northern Pictures, New South Wales will have you intrigued as they discuss their industry successes, what it takes to develop an idea for the screen and what work we can expect from them next.
As the afternoon wraps up, join the Great Southern Development Commission, Screenwest and Regional Development Australia for a tea or coffee.
CinefestOZ Albany thanks Major Partner City of Albany, Partners Screenwest, Lotterywest, Regional Arts and Rio Tinto.
For more information visit www.cinefestoz.com
