Title: Shaping Our Documentaries
Description: WHAT:
Panel discussion.
WHERE:
AFC Theatre – 150 William St, Woolloomooloo
WHEN:
Thursday 9 Sept 2004 – 7pm
ENTRY:
Gold Coin Donation
RSVP
by Sept 6:
info@ozdox.org
Seats reserved till 6.50pm only.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2004-09-09
Shaping Our Documentaries
How do broadcasters, funders and distributors shape Australia’s documentary output?
Commissioning editors from SBS, ABC and Film Australia, distributors and representatives from funding bodies discuss:
# their visions of what documentaries should be made
# how they contribute to what gets made
# where documentary is heading
# theatrical exhibition or television?
# series or singles?
# strategies for success
Documentary filmmakers and teachers Gillian Leahy and Pat Fiske will moderate the session.
Panelists include:
Dasha Ross, ABC TV
Chris Kiely, Owner Valhalla Cinema
Susan MacKinnon, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Julia Overton, Australian Film Commission
Penny Robins, Film Australia



