Webinars
A collection of free webinars hosted by Documentary Australia
Impact Partnerships Masterclass - October 2024
A masterclass for those interested in driving meaningful social change by partnering documentary impact campaigns with the social sector.
Learn from industry specialists, Jackie Turnure and Teri Calder, as they engage in a discussion with Documentary Australia’s CEO Dr Mitzi Goldman on how they have successfully built partnerships for documentary impact campaigns.
Partnerships can help documentaries reach new audiences and drive social change in a myriad of ways. Through real-life case studies, we’ll discuss how to find and develop partners for your film’s impact campaign, strategies for effective collaboration to achieve shared goals and the importance of planning and building long-lasting and meaningful relationships.
Fundraising for Impact Masterclass - September 2024
This masterclass will allow you to hear directly from film industry and fundraising experts who have successfully secured funding for social impact documentaries and their campaigns. Learn what funders are looking for and get practical advice and strategies for success as our panellists delve into real-world examples.
Featuring panellists Ivan O’Mahoney, Ben Ferris and Sharlene Dadd, moderated by Documentary Australia CEO Dr Mitzi Goldman. This event is presented as part of the Impact Producer Program.
Impact & Education Masterclass - May 2024
Documentary films offer a unique opportunity to educate and inspire. With their ability to delve into important issues and tell powerful stories, documentaries can be a valuable resource in the classroom.
As part of impact campaigns, many documentaries come with educational resources designed to align with the curriculum and provide useful tools for educators. In this masterclass, we’ll hear from filmmakers, educators, and impact producers who will share their insights on creating effective educational resources that inspire students and reach and engage teachers.
Join us to learn how documentaries can be a powerful tool for education and positive change, with panel of Shark Island Institute Education Director, Alex Shain, filmmaker and business affairs expert, Chris Kamen, and education specialist and resource writer, Dr Anne Chesher.
Funding for Impact Masterclass: Part 1
PART 1 of 2: The masterclass is hosted by Documentary Australia’s CEO Mitzi Goldman, with a panel consisting of: Andrew Myer AM – Chair of Documentary Australia and Chair of Sidney Myer Fund; Belinda Morrissey – CEO of the English Family Foundation; Duy Huynh and Andrew Kelly – Director/Producer of the documentary, How to Thrive.
This is a chance to ‘meet the funder’ and discover what they are looking for, what makes an application a successful one, and gain an insight into the process, the critical information and the supporting materials required. Learn about funder networks and how to build long-lasting relationships. You will also hear from film teams and impact producers who have effectively raised funds for multi-year impact campaigns and be given practical insights and strategies for success.
Funding for Impact Masterclass: Part 2
PART 2 of 2: The masterclass is hosted by Documentary Australia’s CEO Mitzi Goldman, with a panel consisting of: Andrew Myer AM – Chair of Documentary Australia and Chair of Sidney Myer Fund; Belinda Morrissey – CEO of the English Family Foundation; Duy Huynh and Andrew Kelly – Director/Producer of the documentary, How to Thrive.
This is a chance to ‘meet the funder’ and discover what they are looking for, what makes an application a successful one, and gain an insight into the process, the critical information and the supporting materials required. Learn about funder networks and how to build long-lasting relationships. You will also hear from film teams and impact producers who have effectively raised funds for multi-year impact campaigns and be given practical insights and strategies for success.
Impact & Distribution Masterclass: Part 1
PART 1 of 2: This Masterclass is hosted by Documentary Australia’s CEO Mitzi Goldman, with a panel consisting of: Jonathan Page – CEO Bonsai Films; Anna Kaplan – Co-Founder of Regen Studios and Sustainable Screens, Producer and Impact Producer of That Sugar Film, 2040 & Rachel’s Farm.
In this Masterclass, we will discover insights, lessons learnt, and cautionary tales from award-winning filmmakers and impact producers as we dissect detailed case studies of impact campaigns. We will also hear from professionals in documentary film distribution and learn about different distribution models, the challenges and the opportunities that exist and explore how you can maximise the impact of films through alternative pathways.
Impact & Distribution Masterclass: Part 2
PART 2 of 2: This Masterclass is hosted by Documentary Australia’s CEO Mitzi Goldman, with a panel consisting of: Jonathan Page – CEO Bonsai Films; Anna Kaplan – Co-Founder of Regen Studios and Sustainable Screens, Producer and Impact Producer of That Sugar Film, 2040 & Rachel’s Farm.
In this Masterclass, we will discover insights, lessons learnt, and cautionary tales from award-winning filmmakers and impact producers as we dissect detailed case studies of impact campaigns. We will also hear from professionals in documentary film distribution and learn about different distribution models, the challenges and the opportunities that exist and explore how you can maximise the impact of films through alternative pathways.
Campaigning & Communications Masterclass: Part 1
PART 1 of 2: How can documentary storytelling be harnessed to drive action and meaningful social change? This Masterclass features two campaigners with expertise in high-profile advocacy and campaigning for pressing social issues such as climate justice, gambling harm reduction and animal protection.
Discover key insights into national campaigns and advocacy strategies and discuss the principles of a successful campaign, the key drivers and levers for change, and how campaigners identify stakeholders, build coalitions and amplify their campaign message through communications. Find out how documentary impact campaigns have aided and supported campaign strategies and how storytelling can be vital to a campaigner’s toolkit to drive social change.
In this Masterclass, we will discover insights, lessons learnt, and cautionary tales from award-winning filmmakers and impact producers as we dissect detailed case studies of impact campaigns. We will also hear from professionals in documentary film distribution and learn about different distribution models, the challenges and the opportunities that exist and explore how you can maximise the impact of films through alternative pathways.
Campaigning & Communications Masterclass: Part 2
PART 2 of 2: How can documentary storytelling be harnessed to drive action and meaningful social change? This Masterclass features two campaigners with expertise in high-profile advocacy and campaigning for pressing social issues such as climate justice, gambling harm reduction and animal protection.
Discover key insights into national campaigns and advocacy strategies and discuss the principles of a successful campaign, the key drivers and levers for change, and how campaigners identify stakeholders, build coalitions and amplify their campaign message through communications. Find out how documentary impact campaigns have aided and supported campaign strategies and how storytelling can be vital to a campaigner’s toolkit to drive social change.
In this Masterclass, we will discover insights, lessons learnt, and cautionary tales from award-winning filmmakers and impact producers as we dissect detailed case studies of impact campaigns. We will also hear from professionals in documentary film distribution and learn about different distribution models, the challenges and the opportunities that exist and explore how you can maximise the impact of films through alternative pathways.
Fiscal Sponsorship Applications: Info Session
Are you an emerging or established filmmaker fundraising to bring your documentary project to life? Join Mitzi Goldman and Stephanie King, two members of our Applications Committee, for a special online information session about Documentary Australia’s Fiscal Sponsorship program and the applications process. We’ll address your questions about applying to Documentary Australia and explain what the committee is looking for, and how they assess your applications.
During this session, we’ll cover:
- How the Applications Committee works and what the process looks like
- What we look for in submissions, and what to include
- The most frequently asked questions of projects by our Applications Committee
- Tips and tricks to improve your application
AIDC 2024: State of Play - Documentary Policy and Advocacy
As streamers increasingly replace traditional platforms as the place Australians go to consume screen content, what role can they play to support the pipeline of documentary production?
Lead by Documentary Australia’s Stephanie King and featuring a panel of industry experts, including Screen Producers Australia’s Matthew Deaner, Media Stockade’s Rebecca Barry and Screen Australia’s Grainne Brunsdon, the group will dissect the state of play for the regulation of streaming services in 2024, and what this means for documentary and documentary practitioners into the future.
Wellbeing for Documentary Guide Launch + Q&A
The highly anticipated launch of the Wellbeing for Documentary guide – a vital resource crafted by Screen Well to enhance mental health outcomes within the Australian documentary industry.
This guide identifies common challenges and stressors impacting the mental health of documentary filmmakers and their teams, and provides practical strategies and processes aimed at fostering safer and healthier workplaces and improving mental health in the sector.
This online Q&A features special guests including filmmaker and Screen Well’s Ben Steel, SANE Australia’s Manager of Lived Experience & Inclusion Anubhav Dhingra, and filmmakers Rebecca Barry and Akhim Dev, and is moderated by Documentary Australia CEO Dr Mitzi Goldman. The group discusses wellbeing as a crucial factor in the workplace. They share and reflect on their personal challenges in creating documentary projects, offering invaluable insights into the strategies they’ve employed to overcome obstacles and improve overall wellbeing.
Delikado: Defending the defenders
A lunchtime discussion of Emmy Award-nominated feature documentary Delikado, and the land defenders risking their lives to protect native forests and ecosystems in the Philippines and around the world. Hear film director Karl Malakunas, former logger-turned-land defender and film participant Tata Balladares and special guests discuss the critical issues facing land and water defenders in their efforts to preserve our natural resources, and efforts to improve government and corporate accountability.
Conscious Consumption Q&A
A discussion of Environmental Accelerator films Greenhouse by Joost and Rachel’s Farm, and how we can reduce our environmental footprint through the choices we make as consumers.
The Conscious Consumption Q&A features 2040‘s Damon Gameau, Planet Ark’s CEO Rebecca Gilling, The Good Farm Shop’s Matilda Brown from Rachel’s Farm, chef Jo Barrett from Greenhouse by Joost and climate advocate Joshua Gilbert. Panellists discuss regenerative food systems, reducing waste and the transition to a circular economy.
This Q&A is presented as part of Documentary Australia’s Environmental Accelerator program with support from Intrepid Travel.
Climate Changers: Talking Leadership Q&A
Documentary Australia and TEDxSydney co-presented a special online Q&A during the Tipping Point Film Festival. Join a discussion on forthcoming Tim Flannery documentary Climate Changers, and the pressing global need for leadership in the climate crisis.
Hear producer Mark Forstmann, Climate Council Founder and CEO Amanda McKenzie, former Head of BP turned Climate Councillor Greg Bourne, and Kulkalaig woman and advocate Tishiko King discuss the opportunities for climate leadership in community, industry and political settings, and the next steps we can all take for climate action. The session will be moderated by TEDxSydney’s Head of Curation Caitlin Gibson.
The Tipping Point Film Festival and Q&A are presented as part of Documentary Australia’s Environmental Accelerator program with support from Intrepid Travel.
The Giants: Talking the Tarkine Q&A
A discussion of forthcoming feature documentary The Giants, and how we can protect Australia’s precious Gondwana-era native forests, such as the Tarkine/Takayna in northwest Tasmania. Hear filmmakers Laurence Billiet and Rachael Antony, Bob Brown Foundation Campaign Manager Jenny Weber and Intrepid Travel’s Rachelle Uhlmann discuss the unique values of our native forests, their contribution to biodiversity, water security and climate justice, and the critical next steps to ensure their conservation into the future.
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva Q&A
A discussion on food security, seed sovereignty, biodiversity and environmental justice with Dr Vandana Shiva, an icon of a global movement. Hear Dr Shiva and other guests discuss the documentary The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, and how we can build a movement for environmental advocacy and climate action.