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AFTRS at Vivid Sydney

AFTRS is excited to partner with Vivid Sydney in 2021 to present three events featuring our talented staff and alumni. This year’s edition will be held in the Great Hall at the University of Technology in Ultimo, and tickets can be purchased at the links below.

The Female Frame – Sun 15 August

Hear from a panel of Australian female directors – Gillian Armstrong, Samantha Lang, Beck Cole and Vanessa Gazy – speaking with another AFTRS alum, Hattie Archibald, about their experiences bringing their vision to the screen. This lively and entertaining discussion will ask timely questions. Is there a truly female perspective when it comes to film? Do female directors bring female characters to the screen in unconventional ways?

We’ll also explore how different is the approach to filmmaking from younger female directors, how have the challenges, opportunities and issues confronting female directors changed over time and what does the future look like for women in the Australian screen industries. Join us to discover what is unique about ‘the female frame’.

Sunday 15 August 2021, 3.00 – 5.00 pm

University of Technology
Great Hall
Level 5, Tower Building
Ultimo NSW 2007

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Writing Audio – Thu 19 August

Is telling an audio story really that different to a visual story? Can audio give audiences the same emotional, visceral feeling they’re used to from the screen? The answer is YES.

Writing Audio requires a specific skill set and perspective to ensure the audience is immersed in the story. We need to feel invested in the content, characters and personalities within seconds to cut through our time-poor, over app’d lives. In this session, we will explore the fundamental skills required to write for the ear versus the eye.

Join AFTRS Head of Radio and Podcasting Fyona Smith as she talks with a range of experts in the field: Podcasters Mike Williams (ABC) and Allison Chan (ABC/FBi/The Guardian), academics and creators Susan Kerrigan and Pieter Aquilia and author Jane Messer

You’ll be invited to engage in the discussion and listen to a range of examples via wireless radio headsets (provided). There will also be a performance and recording of a short audio narrative.

This live event is tailored to creatives interested in audio storytelling, radio and podcasts.

Thursday 19 August, 3.00 – 5.00 pm

University of Technology
Great Hall
Level 5, Tower Building
Ultimo NSW 2007

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Speed Networking – Thu 19 August

Looking for new connections and like-minded creatives? This speed networking session will help you find your future collaborators in a fun, frenetic, frenzy of three-minute FaceTimes.

Directors, writers, cinematographers, designers and performers, get ready to put your best face forward. Deliver your elevator pitches and find your next cast and crew. After the 75-minute speed networking session, you can relax with drinks and snacks, and the chance to follow up with your newfound connections.

Thursday 19 August, 6.00 – 9.00 pm

University of Technology
Great Hall
Level 5, Tower Building
Ultimo NSW 2007

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