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Jun 5, 2017 · This included a portion for the establishment in 1976 of the Australian Film Commission's Women’s Film Fund. Women telling women's stories. These funding initiatives, paired with a growing feminist movement, saw the establishment of film cooperatives such as the Sydney Women’s Film Group (SWFG) and Reel Women in Melbourne.
Apr 12, 2022 · The rise of the women’s movement coincided with the revival of the Australian film industry. Film was recognised by women filmmakers for its potential for activism. It was used for consciousness raising, to express female experience and creativity, and to gain exposure for the goals of the women’s liberation movement.
The role of women's films was discussed at the Women's Liberation Conference in Melbourne in 1970, [33] and groups such as the Feminist Film Workers collective (1970s and 1980s), Sydney Women"s Film Group (SWFG, 1972–), Melbourne Women's Film Group (1973–), Reel Women (1979 to 1983 in Melbourne), and Women's Film Unit (Sydney and Melbourne, 1984/5) were established. [34]
- Gender Matters: Before and Now
- Is A Taskforce Still Necessary?
- A Wider Lens
- How Can Industry Be Part of The Change?
The Gender Matters $5 million five-point plan, taskforce and KPI were announced in December 2015. The purpose was to ‘address the underutilisation of female talent in key creative roles in the Australian screen industry’. In the coming months, information will be released on that KPI, which to date has been exceeded. The aim is that at least 50% of...
There is greater visibility of gender issues, spurred on by the wider milieu and movements such as #Metoo. Today, all Australian screen agencies are seeking to support inclusion and diversity. This is not merely to support equity, or the human right to communicate, but because it is good business. While the Taskforce is definitely making a positive...
This month’s Gender Matters panel referred to the most recent report released by the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS), in July 2022: A Wider Lens: Australian Camera Workforce Development and Diversity(led by Amanda Coles at Deakin University). While one does not need a report to know that cinematography has been a male bastion, research pr...
Leadership is critical, as well as allyship: everyone committing to gender equality and sensitivity. What our industry leaders do, say and prioritise makes a difference. Every company or organisation can develop strategies for gender sensitivity, for interrogating the diversity of any team or assessment panel, and act to change or challenge discrim...
- Lisafrench
Aug 9, 2020 · Women filmmakers also flourished in the 1970s and 1980s in Australia, supported by the Women’s Film Fund established by the Australian Film Commission (1976–1989). But, between the withdrawal of the women’s funding stream and a feminist backlash, their numbers eventually declined (French).
- Susan Liddy
- Susan.Liddy@mic.ul.ie
- 2020
Jul 30, 2024 · The Australian New Wave cinema movement burst onto the scene in the early 1970s, marking a transformative period in the country’s film industry. This cinematic renaissance, spanning from the early 1970s to the late 1980s, saw a surge in Australian film production and creativity. Australian Directors brought fresh perspectives to the screen ...
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Curated collections. Feminist Films. During the 1970s and early 80s, women filmmakers won new opportunities to tell stories which, until then, had gone largely untold. The films produced as part of the Experimental Film Fund, and by film co-operatives such as the Sydney Women’s Film Group and Reel Women in Melbourne, examined the role of ...
