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  • The ADG is proud to be working with Screen Canberra, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Screen NSW and the ACT Government's Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs to launch the +SCREEN STORIES Mentorship Program - a comprehensive 3-month mentorship for LGBTIQA+ screen storytellers.


  • This bespoke program is being created by esteemed UTS academic Dr Natalie Krikowa. It is a transformative initiative designed to build a dynamic, intergenerational, interdisciplinary network of support and shared expertise within the LGBTIQA+ screen community. This program will uniquely cater to a diverse group of LGBTIQA+ filmmakers, screen storytellers, and game makers. It will provide tailored guidance and support that respects and celebrates their unique identities and experiences.

    The program will start with the +SCREEN STORIES Symposium and Networking Party on 7 November for all storytellers, followed by an upskilling day at the National Film and Sound Archive on 8 November 2024 to kick off a 3-month mentorship and support program for eligible practitioners.

    Mentors already attached to the program include director Fadia Abboud, writer/directors Julie Kalceff, Alistair Baldwin, AP Pobjoy and Monica Zanetti, writer Martine Delaney, producers Mitchell Stanley, Rosie Lourde and Hannah Ngo, DOP Erika Addis, editors Elliot Magen and Deb Peart, documentarians Dena Curtis and Sam Matthews, and leading game makers.

    This opportunity is currently available to:

    • 10 ACT-based screen practitioners from the LGBTIQA+ community across disciplines
    • 3 NSW-based screen practitioners from the LGBTIQA+ community across disciplines, with Screen NSW providing up to $800 in travel support to each recipient
    • 2 ADG members from the LGBTIQA+ community from across Australia.

    +SCREEN STORIES Upskilling Workshop & Mentor Program

    Workshop 8 November 2024 (by application): Applications are now open for the upskilling workshop and mentorship program and close at midnight AEST on 20 October 2024. LGBTIQA+ people from all intersecting historically excluded communities, especially those based in regional areas, are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit: screencanberra.com.au/initiatives/screen-stories-mentorship-program/

    +SCREEN STORIES Symposium & Networking Party

    +SCREEN STORIES Symposium and Networking Party on 7 November 2024 will be open to all storytellers, with a speaker line up to be announced shortly. Tickets are available now via screencanberra.com.au/initiatives/screen-stories-symposium/

     


    Vale Director Bill Hughes

    07/07/2024 2:50 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Vale Director Bill Hughes

    Director Bill Hughes’ extraordinary career leaves a lasting legacy in the Australian screen industry. Bill died in Doonan Queensland on April 7th, just weeks before his 80th birthday. 

    We are reaching out on behalf of John Hughes to invite contributions to an obituary for his brother, who was known and admired by many of our members.

    Bill’s professional life was extraordinarily prolific; he made an incredible contribution to the history of Australian television in particular. From Crawfords (HOMICIDE) in the 1960s through to producing and directing TV into the early 21st century. He won numerous AFI, AACTA and Logie Awards for shows he produced and directed. Bill produced PHOENIX, JANUS, CHANGI and A FORTUNATE LIFE, THE FARM and JACKAROO. Bill produced THE INTERVIEW (Craig Monahan 1998).

    Over five decades, he directed episodes of nearly every notable TV miniseries and serial, including A COUNTRY PRACTICE,THE FLYING DOCTORS, THE SULLIVANS, HOME AND AWAY (30 episodes), WINNERS AND LOSERS, ALL SAINTS (Producer Director) and COP SHOP. He produced PACKED TO THE RAFTERS (Series 6),  McLEOD’s Daughters, among others.

    Bill was highly regarded throughout the industry with a ‘maverick’ reputation for very high standards and exacting work. Sadly, the people who might write about Bill’s contribution first hand like Michael Carson, Robert Casswell, Alison Nisselle or Jill Robb are mostly also no longer with us. 

    Bill is survived by his son Justin, grandson Maxwell, first wife Ellen, stepchildren Kia and Chris, and loving partner Tonia. Events celebrating his life and work will be announced soon.

    You are invited to share your memories and insights about Bill’s contributions to our industry and culture. Please send your contributions to admin@adg.org.au .

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