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Land of Open Space: This is Namibia…

After pulling our bags across the hot tarmac to the Windhoek Air Terminal, we meet Ma Fiina, a woman with a generous smile and IMMIGRATION emblazoned across her back on a neon yellow vest. She whisks us through security and passport checkpoints, removing her vest to reveal a uniform polo shirt that promises CUSTOMER SERVICE…I […]

Screen Queensland announces first head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programme

Screen Queensland announced today that Torres Strait Islander woman Danielle Ah Boo will take on the position as the first head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programme. This new leadership position has been created to champion the First Nations voices situated across the state’s screen industry. Ah Boo will start in her role form […]

The Baltics – A Most Memorable FamTour

The Baltic States initial foray into the world of FamTours was off the charts. Borne from years of speaking with my Lithuanian colleague Jonas Spokas, it all came to fruition at 2022 Focus.  I was talking with Jonas and Jurate Pazikaite, the Vilnius Film Commissioner, about how I had just seen the Lithuanian submission for […]

2023 Gerety Awards announce winners

For another inspiring year, the Gerety Awards returned to celebrate an impressive slate of creatives for their 5th annual celebration. Tackling conversations around climate change, refugees, immigration, diversity, all the while making space for humourous projects to thrive, 4 entries came out on top winning the Grand Prix with a combined total of 161 winning […]

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