Irrunytju Store Be Allocated a Space And/Or Tent Once the Store Takes Cash and Card and Has an Celebration & Self-Representation You Register

festival guide LUTJURRINGKULALA NINTIRINGAMA NGAPARTJI NGAPARTJI COME TOGETHER TO LEARN AND SHARE welcome NG MEDIA AND IRCA WELCOME YOU TO IRRUNYTJU FOR THE 19TH REMOTE INDIGENOUS MEDIA FESTIVAL

04 05 07 08 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL SITE COMMUNITY FORUMS FESTIVAL INFORMATION EVENTS 09 10 12 15 FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MEETINGS SCHEDULE IRCA 16 17 18 20 ABOUT IN FESTIVAL FESTIVAL NG MEDIA MEMORIAM SITE MAP CONTACTS

Tune into RADIO NGM or 107.7FM ABOUT THE LOGO (ARTWORK) The 19th Remote Indigenous Media Festival logo was created LIVE FROM IRRUNYTJU from original artwork by Roma Butler and Cynthia Burke. The logo represents a group of people sitting around the circle who have come together to learn and share

Festival Branding | Leigh Harris, Ingeous Studios Festival Guide Graphic Design | Jalyay Jaja Thompson festival site information about the festival what & where laundry lutjurringkulala nintiringama ngapartji ngapartji The Festival delegates program will take There is one washing machine located at come together to learn and share place at the Hall and at the school. the school. Meals will be served at the Festival Hub (located at the Tjitji Centre). The Opening mobile & internet The Remote Indigenous Media Festival is an annual industry invite-only event Ceremony, the Night Cinema, Closing Mobile coverage Telstra 3G. Please be celebrating and strengthening the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media Night Concert and BBQ will take place in mindful that congestion may be an issue. industry. or around the Hall. See map on page 18. WiFi internet access can be purchased through the store – $10 for 2.5Gb or $20 for knowledge & skills accommodation 5Gb. Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander producers, broadcasters, trainees and staff Camping is located in the school grounds from all regions share their stories and develop new skills. and the NG Media camp site. You will irrunytju store be allocated a space and/or tent once The store takes cash and card and has an celebration & self-representation you register. There are two male and two ATM. Store hours are 10:00am to 12:00pm Celebrating the unique value of remote community media for language and cultural female permanent toilet/showers at the and 2:00pm to 4:00pm Monday to maintenance, information sharing, meaningful employment and empowering school with additional portaloos. There are Saturday. Closed Wednesday afternoon. communities through self-representation. temporary showers and portaloos at the Ng Media campsite. Please remember fuel direction & partnership these are shared amenities and we ask Fuel is located at the shop. There is a $20 Providing a forum for the industry to address challenges, set new directions and form that you help to keep these areas clean call out fee for fuel transactions outside of partnerships. and free from rubbish. Valuables are your store open hours. Phone: 08 8956 7513 own responsibility. We advise that you community keep your belongings with you at all times. visitors The Festival is coordinated by the Indigenous Remote Communications Association As a Festival delegate you have a permit (IRCA) in conjunction with one of the Remote Indigenous Media Organisations (RIMOs) transport to be in this country. Please note that this is as co-host on a rotating basis each year. It is delivered in partnership with local Irrunytju is a small community and easy to Yarnangu Country. Please ensure you wear community organisations. walk around. Please be mindful of children your lanyard at all times. on the roads. Remember it is school about irrunytju holidays so please exercise more caution community mindfulness Irrunytju community is located near the tri-state border of WA, SA and NT and operates and drive slowly to ensure their safety and Please be aware that local business on Central Standard Time. With a population of approximately 150 people, mostly also keep the dust down. Please conform and community activities continue their Pitjantjatjara, Irrunytju is the home of Festival co-host Ngaanyatjarra Media (NG Media) to local protocols and ask before travelling usual hours during the Festival. Please be who are celebrating their 25th anniversary. beyond these areas. respectful of these work spaces. Please direct all enquiries to Festival crew only. parking protocols Parking is available within the community. school workshop rooms Traditional Owners of Irrunytju (Wingellina) community welcome you to the community Please take note of signs when driving The school has allowed us to use their and ask that you respect its residents and customs. You must stick to roads when around the community as some areas may classrooms for workshops throughout the walking around the community. Walking elsewhere might mean you end up trespassing be closed to vehicles. week. The school asks that you do not walk on sacred space or private areas. Special ceremony areas are restricted. Always ask in roped off areas, leave rubbish or smoke before exploring or walking around. While in the community, please always walk with a catering in the school grounds. companion. This is both a cultural requirement and safety precaution. All meals will be served at the Festival Hub at the Tjitji Centre. On Saturday night, there important

festival guide Please wear loose skirts, dresses or trousers that at least reach the knee and make is a BBQ dinner and drinks will be available No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted sure your legs are covered when you are sitting down. Do NOT photograph or enter to purchase in front of the store. Please at the Festival or to be brought into the residential areas of the community without invitation. Do NOT bring drugs or alcohol to help us keep everything tidy and clean by community of Irrunytju. placing rubbish in the bins provided. Irrunytju. Camp area: Please do not smoke in or Meals will be served at the following times: around the school grounds under any Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am circumstances. Morning tea 10:30am-11:00am General area: We have provided you with Lunch 12:30pm-1:15pm a designated smoking area. Please only Afternoon tea 3:00pm-3:30pm use this space to smoke and ensure all Dinner 6:00pm-7:00pm butts are put in the ash trays provided.

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@IRCAaustralia /inma IRCAaustralia & concert & concert turlku NIGHT FROM SUNSET FRIDAY PAST THE OVAL GROUNDS CEREMONY bbq MEDIA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATE NG CONCERT FEATURING BBQ AND CLOSING BLACKSTONE BAND, IRRUNYTJU BAND, AND RED DESERT RAIN (PIPALYATJARA) (WARBURTON) SANDS BEAT BAND SATURDAY FROM 7:30PM AT THE HALL #rimf Best Innovation in Online and Digital Media Award remote media remote awards organisation • Best Emerging Radio Talent • Best RIBS Operator Award industry national awards Award Production • Best Television •

cinema John Macumba Indigenous Media Operator of the Year Award Operator of the Year John Macumba Indigenous Media in Film/Television for Best Emerging Talent Award Steve McGregor for Contribution to Media, Entertainment and the Arts Mr Garawirrtja Memorial Award MONDAY 8:00PM, TUESDAY 7:00PM 7:30PM WEDNESDAY 7:30PM, THURSDAY AT THE HALL welcome welcome celebrations MONDAY 9:00AM AT THE HALL award presentations MEDIA AWARDS REMOTE INDIGENOUS WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY 7:00PM AT THE HALL night • NITV Spirit Initiative • Preston Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement Memorial Award • Preston • • Award Television • CBF Excellence in Community • remote industry industry remote awards • Best Song Award • Best Music Video Award Award • Best Outside Broadcast Award • Best Station Promotion Award • Best Radio Production • Best Video Award Production major awards major community events

If you require urgent medical help If you require urgent medical . and participation in the 2017 Remote Indigenous Media Festival, and agree to hold IRCA harmless against any such claim or liability.’ or walking around. Please carry a torch Please carry a torch or walking around. when walking at night. weather during the day September temperatures and it range between 27 and 33 degrees can get windy. Overnight temperatures can be between 12 and 18 degrees you have adequate night/ Please ensure so please sleep clothing. UV index is high the sun from protected you are ensure will the day. You and hydrated throughout bottle at water your water be able to refill stations in the school, the Tjitji Tjitji Centre and the Hall. indemnity release form to sign the Indemnity All delegates are Release Form Festival registration upon that will state the following: IRCA waive and release ‘I hereby and against any claim or liability from of or howsoever arising as a result in connection with my attendance medical Registration Aid Kit at the is a First There should member find a crew Desk. Please attention. The medical you require located close to the Irrunytju Clinic is (see the Tjitji Tjitji Centre Festival Hub at map). Clinic hours are: Monday to Friday and 2:00pm to 5:00pm 9:00am to 12:00pm (afternoon) Closed Wednesday clinic is on call. and Sunday the Saturday 8956 7515. The number for the clinic is 08 AFTER HOURS CLINIC IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY call 0428 399 234. safety always While in the community, please walk with a companion as a safety exploring Always ask before precaution. social media Post your awesome photos on the IRCA Festival Event page on Facebook. Use the can follow #rimf or #RIMF hashtag. You IRCA on Facebook.com/ updates from IRCAaustralia and Twitter @IRCAaustralia. festival documentary team festival documentary This Festival documentary team will be led all of the by NG Media. They will capture action and celebration at the Festival. Make sure you have signed your Media you have signed your Media Make sure Release Form when you register. and the This covers all photography, video to use for Festival documentary for IRCA purposes and broadcast. promotional filming & photography permittedDelegates are to film and the events at photograph programmed these with IRCA for Festival. Please share purposes. promotional workshop registration As part of your Festival Registration, available you will sign up to one of five workshops. See pages 12-14. you to sign our Disclaimer, Media Release Media Disclaimer, you to sign our Authority Release Form and Talent Form. emergency Please have your (someone not attending contact person full name, ready: the Festival) details number. and phone relationship September between 8:30am and 6:00pm. and 6:00pm. between 8:30am September and IRCA staffLook for the signs at the will take place. the registrations Hall where Festival Guide, tote your receive will You will ask and t-shirt. We bag, water bottle festival registration festival 25 on Monday to register are All delegates

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Thursday 1.15 – 3.00pm Moderator Daniel Featherstone| IRCA webinar planning workshop Friday 11.00 – 12.30am Moderators Jennifer Nixon | IRCA Susan Locke|IRCA local media content sharing for communities Friday 1.15 – 3.00pm Moderator Liam Campbell | IRCA meetings offerThe meetings opportunities significant to meet with organisations for stakeholder Indigenous and staffthe managers of remote media organisations. sessions run These alongside the Workshops. broadcasting community foundation – 12.30am Wednesday 11.00 grant new and discussion re Grant opportunities assessment process. Presenter Stuchbery | CBF Claire and remote sector planning priorities Wednesday 1.15 – 3.00pm Moderator Daniel Featherstone| IRCA promotion using survey data for Thursday 11.00 – 12.30am of the Remote Audience How to use the results and the audience reach Survey to promote and increase engagement of your radio station sponsorship potential. Presenter Susan Locke | IRCA meet the screen agencies delegates program @IRCAaustralia IRCAaustralia

#rimf funding opportunities. Moderators Daniel Featherstone | IRCA Daisy O’Byrne | Ng Media, IRCA Director archiving community collections Friday 9.00pm – 10.30am media organisations remote Updates from to Where projects. archiving on recent Strategy. next for the Remote Archiving Moderators Susan Locke | IRCA Simon Fisher and Elizabeth Katakarinja | Media PAW screen strategy and development Thursday 9.00pm – 10.30am and The aim of this session is to review Content update the Remote Screen production, remote Strategy to improve and skills development, distribution

sharing of news and current affairs within sharing of news and current the sector? Moderators | CBF Stuchbery Claire | TSIMA, IRCA Director Sylvia Tabua content and sharing this with other content and sharing this with to stations. What support is needed will What role content sharing? improve IndigiTUBE be able to play in showcasing and sharing of radio, music and other for there content? What opportunities are radio content development radio content development and sharing Wednesday 9.00pm – 10.30am will share Remote media organisations radio experiences of developing new projects. Moderator Jennifer Nixon | IRCA industry showcase Tuesday 3.30pm – 5.00pm will present Remote media organisations recent case studies and outcomes of forums to engage Indigenous communities remote sessions empower people in These important learnwith industry stakeholders, funding opportunities, and about policy changes and their communities. from showcase work Tuesday 1:15PM Tuesday themselves. to introduce delegates place for all Festival This is a welcome plenary welcome

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festival guide 08 festival schedule 19th remote indigenous media festival 25 september - 1 october 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

7:00am BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 7:00am 7:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 8:00AM 8:30am CHECK IN CHECK IN CHECK IN CHECK IN CHECK IN 8:30am 8:30AM - 9:00AM 8:30AM - 9:00AM 8:30AM - 9:00AM 8:30AM - 9:00AM 8:30AM - 9:00AM 9:00am FORUM FORUM FORUM FORUM & WORKSHOP DEPARTURES 9:00am ARRIVAL 9:00AM - 10:30AM 9:00AM - 10:30AM 9:00AM - 10:30AM PRESENTATIONS & ATIONS 9:00AM - 10:30AM 10:30am REGISTRATION OPENING CEREMONY MORNING TEA MORNING TEA MORNING TEA MORNING TEA 9:00AM - 12:30PM 10:30am 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM ALL DAY Morning Tea Provided 11:00am 7:00AM - 6:00PM WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP 11:00am + MEETINGS + MEETINGS + MEETINGS PRESENTATIONS 11:00AM - 12:30PM 11:00AM - 12:30PM 11:00AM - 12:30PM 11:00AM - 12:30PM 12:30pm LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 12:30pm 12:30PM - 1:15PM 12:30PM - 1:15PM 12:30PM - 1:15PM 12:30PM - 1:15PM 12:30PM - 1:15PM 1:15pm WELCOME PLENARY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS AFL GRAND FINAL 1:15pm 1:15PM - 3:00PM + MEETINGS + MEETINGS + MEETINGS + ART FAIR 1:15PM - 3:00PM 1:15PM - 3:00PM 1:15PM - 3:00PM FROM 1:00PM

3:00pm AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA 3:00pm 3:00PM - 3:30PM 3:00PM - 3:30PM 3:00PM - 3:30PM 3:00PM - 3:30PM 3:00PM - 3:30PM 3:30pm FORUM CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL ACTIVITIES SHORT COURSE 3:30pm 3:30PM - 5:00PM 3:30PM - 5:00PM 3:30PM - 5:00PM + FINALISE WORKSHOP + FINALISE WORKSHOP PRODUCTIONS PRODUCTIONS 3:30PM - 5:00PM BREAK 5:00pm BREAK BREAK BREAK DINNER 3:30PM - 7:00PM 5:00pm 5:00PM - 6:00PM 5:00PM - 6:00PM 5:00PM - 6:00PM 5:00PM - 6:00PM 6:00pm DINNER DINNER DINNER 6:00pm 6:00PM - 7:00PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM

7:00pm REMOTE INDIGENOUS REMOTE INDIGENOUS REMOTE INDIGENOUS 7:00pm OPENING NIGHT & MEDIA AWARDS MEDIA AWARDS MEDIA AWARDS WELCOME DINNER 7:00PM - 7:30PM 7:00PM - 7:30PM TURLKU 7:00PM - 7:30PM

festival guide 6:00PM - 8:00PM FROM SUNSET 7:30pm NIGHT CINEMA NIGHT CINEMA NIGHT CINEMA BBQ DINNER + NG MEDIA 7:30pm 7:30PM - 9:30PM 7:30PM - 9:30PM 7:30PM - 9:30PM 25TH ANNIVERSARY 7:00PM - 8:30PM NIGHT CINEMA NIGHT CINEMA 7:30PM - 8:00PM 7:30PM - 9:00PM 7:30PM - 9:00PM CLOSING NIGHT 8:00pm 8:00pm NIGHT CINEMA CONCERT 8:00PM - 9:30PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM

KEY PUBLIC EVENTS DELEGATES ONLY MEAL TIMES Tune into RADIO NGM or 107.7FM LIVE FROM IRRUNYTJU 10 IRCAaustralia @IRCAaustralia #rimf 11 delegates program delegates program workshops aerial cinematography with drones Participants choose one out of five workshops that they attend for three consecutive half days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The workshop outputs and other highlights will Whether you are about to purchase your first drone, or wish to get better at aerial be presented to all delegates on the final day of the Festival (Saturday). photography or cinematography, the Aerial Cinematography with Drones Workshop will ensure that you get the most from your UAV and have a safe flight experience. This workshop covers the essentials of flying drones, from operating safely and ensuring that you radio podcast workshop have all the right equipment for the job, to what you need to know to confidently take your recreational drone flying and turn it into a profession. We are here to make sure that you are The Podcast Workshop will examine the emerging genre of the Podcast as a distinct form as prepared as you can be to take to the skies. You do not need to own a drone to attend rather than simply a radio program uploaded to a website. The workshop will go through our course, we supply all the equipment. the elements that make up this unique form of storytelling and give participants hands on experience in crafting a Podcast as well as developing ideas for an ongoing series. This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants only. The participants will gain insight into subscriptions, digital hosting services and podcasting styles. Workshop engagement into creating, building and publishing a podcast will also be the trainers implemented by the trainers. Aidan Kelly Aaron Corera Australian Film Television and Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Radio School (AFTRS) the trainers Aidan is a co-founder of XM2 Aaron is a drone pilot and Tony Collins Anthony Ward Aerial which is one of the safety manager at XM2 Community Media Training Community Media Training world leaders in Aerial Cinematography. Aerial. As a qualified aerospace engineer Organisation (CMTO) Organisation (CMTO) Aidan has worked on some of the largest he operates drones on both film sets and Tony Collins is an award Anthony Ward has worked for Hollywood blockbusters and TV series in Industrial environments. He was the winning published journalist over 25 years in various media, around the world, of recent times his team leader of the Monash Unmanned with over 30 years national and boasting an impressive list of theatre and credits include, Pirates of the Caribbean, Aerial Systems team that took part in international experience in radio, television, acting credits. Anthony is a valuable Thor and Westworld to name just a few. the UAV Challenge in 2016, a drone print and digital. Tony has demonstrated member of Noongar Radio, where he hosts With over 8 years of experience in Drone search and rescue competition in rural success as a producer of television, and produces two programs - ‘Gospel cinematography he has a vast amount of Queensland. Aaron has experience on theatre, arts events, conferences and Celebration’ and ‘Strong Minds’. In his knowledge and experience and is happy large feature movie sets and has operated workshops. spare time, Anthony runs a successful MC to share this with those with the same in a large range of different challenging Business known as ‘Black Tie MC’. passion. environments around the world.

stop-motion animation digital photography & design

An introduction to stop-motion animation using DSLR Cameras and Dragonframe software This workshop provides an introduction to digital photography and graphic design using to show how we can use clay and local materials to tell stories. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and Canva. The aim is to collaborate as a group to create a short film based on a local story. New Participants will work in groups to take photos, collect stories and quotes, and plan the participants will gain basic skills in stop- motion animation, set and character construction design and layout for this year’s Festival Magazine. A selection of photos and the and using Dragonframe. If any participants already have basic skills, the trainer can offer draft magazine will be presented at the end of the workshop. more advanced techniques in these areas.

festival guide the trainer the trainer Jonathan Daw and Yarripiri’s Journey. He has also worked Leigh Harris photographers, designers and graphic Stop-Motion Animator for Erub Arts in the Torres Straight and the ingeous studios artists and a technology consultant to Jonathan Daw is a stop- Tjanpi desert weavers in Warakurna and Leigh is the creator of a Cairns projects throughout North Queensland’s motion animator who has conducted animation workshops at five based design studio producing Indigenous communities. Leigh provides worked extensively in remote Remote Indigenous Media Festivals. Outside product in co-operation publishing platforms and design solutions for Indigenous media. He has worked on of remote media Jonathan has worked on with Indigenous community groups. He mobile platforms and social media. several animated projects for PAW Media several animated productions including is a strong mentor for many Indigenous in Yuendumu including Bush Mechanics Mary and Max and Shaun the Sheep.

12 #rimf IRCAaustralia @IRCAaustralia 13 delegates program about irca Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) is the peak sound skills body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications. Founded in 2001 as the peak body for remote The Sound Skills Workshop will cover important location and post-production sound techniques for documentary and factual production. Location recording techniques Indigenous media and communications, we undertook a structural include interviews, simple music performances and common documentary/factual setups change and expanded our membership and role to become the national peak body Approaches to post-production sound include matching dialogue/interviews, cleaning in 2016/2017. Up to 105 Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services (RIBS), 33 additional background noise, sound editing and mixing for broadcast, and achieving correct levels for licensed retransmission sites across Australia, 8 Remote Indigenous Media Organisations broadcast. (RIMOs) and 28 urban and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio services are This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants only. now eligible for representation by IRCA.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander managed media and communications are an the trainers essential service in our communities. They provide access to locally relevant information services, support health and wellbeing, provide meaningful employment and skills, Stephen Murphy Cate Cahill strengthen cultural identity and support social and economic development. Aboriginal Head of Sound | Australian Sound Mixer, Sound Designer, Film Television and Radio Sound FX Editor|Australian and Torres Strait Islander media is evolving from its community broadcasting origins into an School (AFTRS) Film Television and Radio expansive and convergent industry. While broadcasting remains the core media activity, Stephen has had a fascination School (AFTRS) we acknowledge that the industry has diversified significantly and embrace all the with film, television and sound since Cate works as a Sound Designer, mediums and platforms used to communicate, connect and share knowledge; radio, film, childhood and studied at the AFTRS. Rerecording Mixer and Sound Editor in TV, print, online and mobile. Entering the industry, he first worked on the Australian film and TV industry. With commercials, corporates and short films, a background in radio, music, electronic Media practice has an historical and proven role in the maintenance of language and and within a few years moved on to music and guitar, Cate has moved toward culture, self-representation, community development and cultural safety. Committed telemovies, mini-series and feature films. film and television content that uses the to the development of our industry, IRCA provides forums, networks and resources to He has worked on location and in post- creation of imagined sonic worlds; science support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media organisations and workers to upskill and production, and has also spent many years fiction, fantasy and animation. Sound build their capacity. Our activities also include regular newsletters and industry updates, teaching and training others. For 16 years FX Designer and Editor for the Academy networking events and meetings, annual awards, policy development, research and data Stephen worked for Dolby Laboratories Award winning film, “Mad Max, Fury Road”, as a sound consultant, and he has taught and Sound Editor for the “Farscape” collection, content sharing, and industry promotions. We continue to advocate for digital at TAFE NSW, was Head of Teaching and science fictions series, Cate is equally at inclusion and access to relevant media services in our communities nationally. Post-Production at International Film School home creating naturalistic sound. Cate Sydney, and Head of Film and Animation feels the best sound to tell the story in a While we all work in different ways and different places across Australia, it is important to at International Screen Academy. Stephen film is not always the most obvious and work together toward innovative solutions for the challenges faced by our media industry. is currently the President of the Australian she strives for a point of difference in the Together we can build a powerful and connected vision for generations to come. Screen Sound Guild, and Head of Sound at soundtrack that brings emotion, clarity and the AFTRS. originality. irca.net.au

irca festival crew festival production crew

Daniel Featherstone Carmel Young short course General Manager Festival Producer The short course is in additional to the workshops and is open to all Festival delegates. It will take place on Friday at 3:30pm. Jenni Nixon Pre Kistensamy Assistant Manager Technical Coordinator

festival guide Susan Locke Jess Cuneo multi-cam Research and Policy Greg Steele Ben Pridmore This short course will cover how to set up, operate and mix multi-cam. It will be led by Daniel Wormald Rongomai Bailey and Alan Nash from Ng Media. Apply your new skills at the closing night Technical Coordinator Leah Grycewicz concert. Liam Campbell Digital Projects Damien Wanganeen Stephanie Stone Andrew Fielke Enterprises Admin Assistant Catering

14 #rimf IRCAaustralia @IRCAaustralia 15 about ng media in memoriam celebrating Ngaanyatjarra Media’s achievements over 25 years include: 25 years of • Building and fitout of a dedicated ngaanyatjarra Media and Communications Centre in media Irrunytju in 2008. Festival co-host • Establishment of Irrunytju Telecentre Ngaanyatjarra (Ng) Media is a pioneering in 2004 and 12 community access Indigenous-owned media organisation e-centres supporting 14 remote communities in • Across the region since 2005. the Western Desert region of Western • Played key role in Ngaanyatjarra Australia. From its hub in Irrunytju Lands Telecommunications Project (Wingellina) community, Ng Media (completed 2008), resulting in fibreoptic runs the Radio NGM radio network and network to six (6) communities plus manages programs in video production, satellite broadband in 6, with WiFi music development, IT training and networks in all 12 sites (mobile since support, training and employment, rolled out to 6 sites). archiving and cultural and music events. • Ongoing video production with an It employs up to 35 Yarnangu in various emphasis on cultural content and (Ngaanyatjarra people). She did this through

community productions for ICTV and Belle Karirrka Davidson making video productions of Tjukurrpa stories in roles across the Ng lands. leaves a huge legacy as a community and NITV, with numerous awards at Remote country and Turlku dance performances. Belle cultural leader, film-maker, teacher, storyteller Indigenous Media Festivals. Highlights inspired and trained many other local video Ngaanyatjarra Media began operating and artist. Along with Noeli Mantjantja include the award-winning ‘Minyma producers, especially women, to carry on this as Irrunytju Media in 1992, with funding Roberts, her sister Pantjiti McKenzie, brother- vital cultural work across the region. through the Broadcasting for Remote Kutjarra Tjukurrpa’ (Two Sisters Story) Part in-law Simon Tjiyangu McKenzie, and Simon Aboriginal Communities Scheme, 1(1998) and part 2 (2009), and the ‘Kapi and Roma Butler, she was a key player in the From watching the videos of old people Ungkapayi’ films (2015 and 2016). establishment of Irrunytju Media from 1992 to establish local radio and video performing Turlku, Belle became a key cultural • Regular Media and Computer training and its development into the regional media production. The original media team teacher for Yarnangu women across the across the region. organisation Ngaanyatjarra Media in the late included Noeli Mantjantja Roberts, Belle region. She also played a key role in numerous 1990s. She continued to play a lead role as Karirrka Davidson, Simon Butler and • Establishment of Ngaanyatjarra Music Inma/Turlku performance tours, nationally inaugural Minyma (female) Chairperson from Roma Butler, all of whom continued to Development Program (from 2010), and internationally, including performing with 2002 until 2008, and as Minyma Cultural Officer play a key role throughout the next two leading to numerous CD recordings and Bangarra Dance Theatre and Jimmy Little throughout the 2000s. Belle retired in 2013, increased national profile for regional in Sydney in 1999 and at the 2000 Sydney decades. The primary focus from the start although still featured in numerous productions bands, and the launch in 2016 of the Olympics. She was an active member of NPY was language and cultural maintenance beyond that. through organising cultural recording Manta Tutura music label. Women’s Council from its beginning in 1980 and • Establishment and Coordination of the served as a Director during 1996-1997. of Turlku dance performances and Belle was born in the bush at Lilirr near Tjukurrpa, building upon the model of annual Ng Lands Music and Culture Papulankutja (Blackstone) in 1944 and lived a Belle was awarded the Preston Award for Ernabella Video and TV in the APY lands. festival traditional lifestyle with her family until she was Lifetime Contribution to the Remote Indigenous • Rollouts of upgraded transmission about 6 years old. She was then taken to the Media Sector in 2010 and received numerous facilities and new broadcast towers Warburton mission with her sister Tjawina and Ng Media was the last of the eight awards for her extensive video production work 2008-9. infant brother after both parents died. She Remote Indigenous Media Organisations in Tjukurrpa re-enactments, Turlku performance, grew up at the mission before marrying Daniel to be formed, taking on a regional • Establishment of Technical Services Unit oral history storytelling and educational Davidson at age 17 and having five children, all coordination role from 1996. In 1999 and purchase of truck. videos. The ‘Minyma Kutjara Tjukurrpa’ (Two of whom she out-survived. the organisation was re-named • Purchase and fitout of Outside Sisters Story), a cultural documentary she Broadcast truck 2016 directed and co-wrote with Irrunytju Media Ngaanyatjarra Media and became a Belle moved to Irrunytju (Wingellina) community • Staged ‘Ngaanyatjarra Turlku’ won the Tudawali Award for Best Language festival guide division of Ngaanyatjarra Council. In with her family in the late 1980s. Here she performance at 2007 Perth International Documentary in 2000. The sequel won Best 2002 the organisation was separately became interested in media production Arts Festival, plus Video prize at the 2009 National Remote incorporated as Ngaanyatjarra Media after assisting her sister Pantjiti McKenzie Indigenous Media Festival in Darwin. She Aboriginal Corporation. • Regular Turlku (traditional dance) and husband Simon, founding members of also co-directed the ‘Ngaanyatjarra Turlku’ events within the region. Ernabella Video and TV (later PY Media), on performance and multi-media presentation at ngmedia.org.au • Rollout of stereo transmitters ready to cultural video productions in the local region. commence transmission in stereo 2017 the 2007 Perth International Arts Festival. • Upgrade of hub studio to digital desk Despite being discouraged from learning Belle will be greatly missed by all who know her her language and culture at the mission, with Zetta playout software 2016-17 for her wonderful storytelling, wicked sense of Belle became a powerful advocate for humour and generous spirit. reinvigorating Ngaanyatjarra culture and language for future generations of Yarnangu

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Thanks to: Irrunytju Community, Ngaanyatjarra Lands School, NPY Women’s Council, Ngaanyatjarra Health Services; HACC Program & Health Clinic, Indigenous Community Television (ICTV), National Indigenous Television (NITV), Coles, Bunnings, Central

festival guide Desert Transport, Reece Plumbing, Metals X Limited, Blackstone Police, Chris Reid (Chairperson, Irrunytju Community), Jack Consalvo (Community Services Manager), Michelle Pass (Principal Ng Lands School - Wingellina Campus), Veronica Levi (Irrunytju CDP), Alpana Rajgopal (NPY Women’s Council Youth 6 Worker), Billy-Joe Starr and Kim Holt (Irrunytju Community Store).

1.Hall|Festival Hub 5. Shop 2. NG Media 6. Turlku & Inma performance area 3. School Camp Ground (toilets/showers) 7.Council Office 18 4. Tjitji Centre Dining Area 8. Clinic #rimf IRCAaustralia @IRCAaustralia 19 contacts EMERGENCY Police: 08 8954 8088 Fire: 08 8954 8088 Emergencies: 000

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES For medical emergencies call the clinic 08 8956 7515

FESTIVAL CONTACTS Accommodation and travel Carmel Young 0473 591 248 Registration and program Maor Lambert 0430 228 555 Remote Media Awards Jennifer Nixon 0419 869 617 Media Jalyay Jaja Thompson 0431 629 953

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