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HEART of OUR STORY DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION REVIEW 2008-2016 HEART of OUR STORY Contents

Documentary Inspires Documentary Australia Foundation 3 Who We Are & What We Do (DAF) understand film, they understand The Big Picture documentary, they also understand what philanthropists care about. 5 Documentary Connects DAF gives a framework to not only drive From the CEO & Chair social change but measure it as well. Documentary Tells A Story Deanne Weir – WeirAnderson Foundation 8 Our Story So Far 10 Documentary Creates Impact Working with DAF on my film was the The Power of Documentary most liberating creative experience that I have ever had. The DAF model is unique 12 Documentary Informs because it brings people to the table Enabling Documentary that really care and want to be involved. Supporting Filmmaking Rebecca Barry – Director & Producer, I Am A Girl 15 Documentary Engages Our Partnerships Bringing philanthropists and filmmakers together 19 Documentary Builds Community to create social change What’s Next? 22 Documentary Figures DAF Financial Year 2014-2015 Snapshot 23 Documentary Drives Change Our People 25 Documentary Makes a Difference Our Supporters

Cover image: Gayby Baby. Photography by Amanda James. 2 Heart of the Story | Documentary Australia Foundation Review 2008-2016 Image left: Call Me Dad. Photography by Sophie Wiesner. Image: Ringbalin River Stories – Uncle Major Sumner, Ngarrindjeri Elder and Founder of the Ringbalin. Photography by Ali Sanderson. DOCUMENTARY INSPIRES

Who We Are & What We Do The Big Picture

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Who We Are What We Do Documentary Australia Foundation DAF is a unique and powerful (DAF) is the nation’s only independent, advocate for social change non-profit organisation that creates through storytelling. We inspire social impact through documentary and nurture partnerships between The Big Picture Since 2008 film. Founded in 2008, we make it documentary filmmakers, possible for philanthropists to tax- philanthropists, corporate and effectively collaborate with filmmakers not-for-profit organisations. to tell stories that change lives. $10.8m raised in funds We add value to these partnerships by providing a funding platform, expertise and documentaries approved resources to help them achieve 350 their goals and maximise their social impact. We receive and Recognition manage grants and donations 2286 donors as well as provide pathways for DAF was the recipient of the audiences to engage with issues. 2013 AIDC Stanley Hawes Award for outstanding contribution to We support the production of 2462 donations made Australian documentary and was a films that capture, shape and nominee for the 2015 Peace profile Australian culture and Prize, acknowledging the power of society and which inspire raised through Good Pitch2 Australia documentary in the pursuit of peace. change on a global level. $6.9m

$635k online donations [since2014]

In this progress report, a reference to DAF or Documentary Australia Foundation means Documentary Australia Foundation Pty Limited (ABN 12 119 563 941) as trustee for the Documentary Australia Foundation Trust (ABN 11 227 328 793). DAF has established a public fund known as the Documentary Australia Foundation Donations Fund which is endorsed to receive tax deductible donations from donors to support the objectives of DAF, including the sustainable production of documentary films in the cultural life of Australia. Donors may express a preference for the use of these donations. The bona fide nature of the proposed documentary filmmaker recipient is verified by DAF prior to DAF exercising its discretion and making a decision to make a grant.

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DOCUMENTARY CONNECTS

From the CEO & Chair

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When we founded Documentary Australia Since the beginning, the vision and Foundation (DAF) we focused on three main contributions of many have helped us to aims: We wanted to showcase how the stories build strong foundations. We are in a period that documentary films tell are aligned with the of rapid growth and we are well set up to issues that philanthropy addresses. We also fulfill our enormous potential. aimed to shift the focus of filmmakers to what their art could make happen in society. Finally, We are achieving what we imagined in the we wanted to make it appealing and easy for beginning. We are a hub for a like-minded philanthropic individuals and foundations to community, we provide a shared resource and give to documentary production and outreach. we catalyse collective action to bring about positive change. Now is the time for social We set about creating an easy, tax-effective impact documentary. mechanism for giving, with added support and robust governance. We also educate the I look forward to the next chapter and bringing documentary sector on how its work operates you stories that open your hearts, fire your as a powerful catalyst for greater social impact. minds and inspire you to act.

Our strengths are a truly collaborative and Dr Mitzi Goldman effective organisational structure and a web Mitzi is the CEO of Documentary Australia platform that makes it easy to access and Foundation and an award-winning director support projects. This ensures that DAF is & producer. Her recent films include nimble in responding to philanthropic Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation, Night Parrot interests and new ideas. Stories and A Common Purpose.

In 2016, DAF showcases world’s best practice with a model that others aim to replicate.

We see evidence of our impact in many ways: a better understanding of filmmakers and philanthropists flows through to better partnerships, film applications and Now is the time for more powerful social impact campaigns. social impact documentary. Dr Mitzi Goldman – CEO

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Having been a founding director of We are continuing to build on We are continuing to build I would like to take this Documentary Australia between 2008 and 2011 the implementation of our new relationships with strategic opportunity to acknowledge under ’s visionary chairmanship, national program-based support partners, continuing our support the visionary leadership of our I have had the opportunity to witness strategy. This national strategy of Good Pitch2 as a Presenting CEO, Dr Mitzi Goldman, and the Documentary Australia’s remarkable evolution will unite funders, filmmakers Partner. We are enormously Documentary Australia staff. The over the past 8 years. Returning in 2015 in the and not-for-profit organisations grateful to Ian Darling, Shark organisation would not have its role of Chair has been an enormous privilege, around the specific issue areas Island Institute and the fabulous solid foundation, strong reputation and I am excited by the many opportunities of the Environment, Education/ Good Pitch team for this trusted and clarity of vision without the unfolding for Documentary Australia. Youth, Indigenous Issues, Human and highly rewarding partnership. commitment of Mitzi and her small Rights/Social Justice, Health and but hard working team. It is now well-recognised that a documentary Wellbeing and the Arts. We are also continuing our is a powerful, and at times visceral, way of work around the creation of My thanks to our committed persuading us to change our perception on an We will develop comprehensive an evaluation methodology to Board of Directors and our issue and inspiring us to action, particularly programs around a small slate be shared by filmmakers and Leadership Council, not only when accompanied by a strategic outreach of documentaries in each issue funders to measure the social for welcoming me so warmly as campaign. For not-for-profit organisations, the area, building collaborations impact of a documentary, and Chair, but for their unstinting visual power of a documentary is a strategic and proactively convening to measure our own impact. enthusiasm and generosity in mechanism by which to move an issue from the and managing partnerships We acknowledge the significant sharing their time and many talents with each other and abstract to the tangible, influence public policy between stakeholders from the support and encouragement of with management, helping and access a broad audience. Furthermore, new development stage through the Macquarie Group Foundation to drive the success of the technologies, global access and social media to audience engagement in this regard. organisation. I would also like are creating unlimited opportunities to build a and evaluation. We will also to acknowledge the significant film’s audience and achieve broad and rapid provide specialised training to I would also like to acknowledge 3 year chairmanship of Lisa momentum on an issue. the many philanthropic filmmakers, donor education Cotton, whose commitment is seminars and educational individuals and foundations, Documentary Australia’s overarching strategic whose vital support, both being realised in Documentary strategies to develop curriculum Australia’s many achievements. priority in 2016 continues to be to enhance materials for the use of financial and non-financial, has the capacity of documentary filmmakers to tell documentary as a tool for been critical to the development I look forward to the continued stories that resonate deeply with the community, teachers’ in the classroom. of Documentary Australia over growth and development of and the ability of the not-for-profit sector to the past 8 years. This support Documentary Australia articulate its message and create positive In 2015, we welcomed Screen was leveraged through the Foundation, and through it the social change. Australia as our strategic receipt of matched funding capacity of the various sectors with partner in this important from Creative Partnerships which we intersect, and encourage initiative, and acknowledge Australia to build much-needed you to join us in this journey. the continued support of The infrastructure. Documentary is a powerful, and at times visceral, Dusseldorp Forum and the Sam Meers way of communicating significant social issues. Weir Anderson Foundation. Chair Sam Meers – Chair

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DOCUMENTARY TELLS A STORY

Our Story So Far

8 Heart of the Story | Documentary Australia Foundation Review 2008-2016 Our Story So Far DAF Growth & Achievements Indigenous Program is launched and DAF’s new strategic plan Youth & Education • $3.64m funds raised includes a focus on Program is developed • 840 donors 6 new program areas: for launch in 2016. • 68 films supported I Am A Girl becomes DAF’s • Indigenous first fully philanthropically- • Youth & Education funded film and proves the • Environment DAF social impact model. 2013 2008 • Health & Wellbeing Creative Partnerships Australia • Human Rights & Social Justice supports DAF again with matched • Arts funding for our #DoubleTheLove online campaign to upgrade our Good Pitch2 website and improve our database Australia returns to management system. the Sydney Opera Founded by Ian Darling House, raising over and launched nationally. 2011 DAF’s Evaluation Model $4.7m for six impact Founding Supporters: pilot begins, supported by documentaries, • Caledonia Foundation Dusseldorp Skills Forum and with more than • Thyne Reid Foundation Nelson Meers Foundation with 2015 60 new pro bono • Nelson Meers Foundation Macquarie Group Foundation. partnerships. created • in 2014/2015. DAF Award at Sydney Film Festival goes to Only The Dead by Michael Ware & Bill Guttentag.

DAF partners with Sydney Film Festival to present 2009 the Documentary Australia 2012 2014 Foundation Award for Australian Documentary. 2010 Screen Australia Macquarie Group provides two year Foundation expands Enterprise Funding for The inaugural DAF Award support for DAF to DAF to build capacity • $668.3k funds raised Creative goes to 35 Letters by create an evaluation through developing • 46 donors • $1.37m funds raised Partnerships Janine Hosking. framework for issue-based programs • 23 films supported • 133 donors Australia provides social impact of to grow philanthropic • 41 films supported matched funding documentary engagement with to support DAF’s and a corporate documentary. development, which DAF co-hosts Good Pitch² Australia with Shark screening program • $682k funds raised also supported Island Institute at the Sydney Opera House, for Macquarie • 101 Donors a new online raising $2.2m for seven impact documentaries. employees. • 33 Films supported donation platform.

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The Power of Documentary

DOCUMENTARY CREATES IMPACT

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The Power of Documentary Gender equality and social justice have been strong themes in documentaries DAF has supported. Here’s a snapshot of just a few films and their impact. IMPACT THE WILL TO FLY I AM A GIRL Katie Bender & Leo Baker Rebecca Barry & Ester Harding The film follows Olympian aerial skier and Supported By Award-winning filmmaker DAF worked with a range of $380k young mother Lydia Lassila on her quest Rebecca Barry’s powerful partners to develop educational Donations through DAF to complete a quadruple, twisting, triple documentary shared the materials and evaluate the somersault, a feat only performed by male experiences of six young women impact of the film on audiences. athletes. She did that - and much more. DAF from Afghanistan, Cambodia, DAF collaborated on the outreach 200k+ supported this first-time feature film making Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, activities and materials were Estimated audience duo and helped secure funding from the USA and Australia, providing mapped to the school number (inc ABC) Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. This very personal reflections on curriculum and created film is due for release in 2016 at a time when what it means to grow up as specifically for teachers and 48,775 there is increased focus on the need for a girl in the 21st Century. students. The stories of Aziza, Visits to I Am A Girl website recognising the capacity of women in sport. Breani, Manu, Kimsey, Cameroon Girls, who make up almost Girl and Katie had a powerful a quarter of the world’s ripple effect, resonating with 2,200 GAYBY BABY population, still face the greatest Education toolkits audiences worldwide. Maya Newell & Charlotte Mars discrimination, violence and lack downloaded

of opportunity of any group on The ripples continue. Hosted Kids being raised by same-sex couples are Supported By Supported By the planet. screenings are being held growing in numbers worldwide. We are in a around the world and the Gayby-Boom. But who are these kids? And THE This is the film that proved the SNOW education materials are in do they face different issues to other kids? FOUNDATION Documentary Australia Foundation demand in classrooms. Detailed (DAF) model. It was the first feedback from the project has At a time when the world is debating marriage fully philanthropically-funded shown all partners found it to equality, these questions are more pertinent documentary and showed how be a positive experience. than ever. DAF helped secure philanthropic funders and filmmakers could partners for the film and supported outreach work together for social impact. events. Gayby Baby was selected for Good Pitch2 Australia 2014 and was released in 2015, finding success in many festivals in [It] made me feel uncomfortable, it made me laugh, Plus many donors and it made me cry, but most of all it made me think. Australia and internationally. foundations via DAF. Carmen Hawker, Global Women’s Project

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DOCUMENTARY INFORMS

Enabling Documentary Supporting Filmmaking

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Enabling Documentary Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF) supports documentary in many ways and is helping to build vibrant international communities of interest. The DAF website organises films according to issue areas and enables filmmakers to attract direct funding from donors, small and large, globally. This helps build momentum to get films made and connects people with issues they care about.

INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENT WESTWIND: DJALU’S LEGACY DOWN UNDER HEALTH & WELLBEING Djalu, an ageing tribal elder and custodian Deep below the Port Phillip Bay lies the KA-CHING! POKIE NATION of an ancient dreaming has no-one to city’s best kept secret, a rich and diverse inherit his sacred songlines. He sets out to ARTS Gaming machines have been dubbed “the marine environment which is home to make a film that will take his story to the POCKETS OF HOPE crack cocaine of gambling”. What makes them magical kelp forests, sponge gardens world. He enters a surprising collaboration so addictive? This ground-breaking exposé Singer Fay Sussman’s dream to reconcile and sea creatures. More than 82% of the with Australian musician Gotye. The film reveals the science that drives the industry Jewish-Polish relationships after the Holocaust marine life found here on the southern poignantly reveals the challenges of and examines the negative community takes her on a healing journey through music shores is found nowhere else in the world. carrying on traditions and keeping ancient impacts. Ka-ching! has screened on ABC TV. of the Klezmer Divas. The film screened at the knowledge vibrant in a modern world. Supported by a $45,000 grant from the Jewish International Film Festival 2015 and Raised $220,000+ from philanthropic Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Raised $40,000+ through crowd-funding gained wide support. organisations and direct donations. and $5000 in crowd funding. support from around the globe. Raised $63,000+ through crowd-funding support.

For more outstanding projects looking for support, go to www.documentaryaustralia.com.au

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Supporting Filmmaking Our current Executive Producer projects are: CONSTANCE ON THE EDGE Belinda Mason and Marguerite Grey In some circumstances Documentary 2 Australia Foundation (DAF) works A Good Pitch Australia project closely with filmmakers as an Constance Okot is a Sudanese refugee who Filmmaker Workshops Executive Producer (EP) across attempts to transform her rural town of Wagga DAF also provides full day production and outreach. For further Wagga into a more welcoming place. Brave, feisty, workshops for filmmakers information contact the DAF team. charismatic Constance conspires with her friends to to understand the DAF change perceptions about refugees. The film is an model, including finding and intimate portrait of life in a regional town. working with philanthropic ZACH’S CEREMONY and community partners and understanding how to create Aaron Peterson, Alec Doomadgee and Sarah Linton and evaluate social impact. A Good Pitch2 Australia project Filmmakers whose films are at Zach’s Ceremony follows a city-raised boy on a any stage are welcome to attend. quest to reconnect with his Indigenous roots as he goes through the ancient rite of initiation. The father and son’s tense, often combative relationship brings into sharp relief the clash of two worlds and shows the struggle of the modern world to connect with traditional culture. A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE Alejandra Canales and Isabel Perez At 72 years of age Dorothy Hoddinott, AO has become a role model for education at a school that embraces some of the most disadvantaged kids in Australia. The film follows the Holroyd High School principal and five refugee Year 12 students as they prepare for their HSC and look to the future. Dorothy inspires her students, teachers and other school principals in a complex story of conviction, Image: Zach’s Ceremony persistence and legacy.

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Our Partnerships

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GOOD PITCH2 AUSTRALIA SCREEN AUSTRALIA Making Good Films Go Further Developing new issue-based program Imagine 350 of the best, brightest, socially minded areas to grow philanthropic engagement citizens in a room at the Sydney Opera House to fund and support strategies to expand a film’s impact. Good Thanks to Screen Australia, DAF has received Pitch2 brings together filmmakers, foundations, NGOs, capacity funding to develop and implement campaigners, philanthropists, policymakers, brands and six Program Areas - Indigenous, Youth & media around leading social and environmental issues. Education, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, It forges coalitions and campaigns that are good for all Human Rights & Social Justice and the Arts. these partners, good for the films and good for society. Each of these areas will bring together Together with Shark Island Institute, Documentary key partners around the issues they care Australia Foundation (DAF) is a proud host of about. Each program will include filmmaker Good Pitch2 Australia. The first event in 2014 brought workshops, boardroom lunches for partners powerful new partnerships to seven films and helped and funders, screening and events as well raise $2.2m in philanthropic funding towards the projects. as facilitating the development of documentaries that fit within each area. At Good Pitch2 Australia 2015, six new films, each with a powerful agenda for social change and impact, were selected. More than $4.7m was raised in philanthropic funding towards these documentaries.

The events have seen more than 60 pro bono and in-kind partnerships forged.

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MACQUARIE GROUP SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL (DAF AWARD) PRIZE In 2014 Macquarie Group supported Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF) to further develop an DAF supports the Sydney Film Festival’s Australian evaluation framework for use by the philanthropic Documentary Award. Up to 10 films are selected for sector, charities, NGOs and filmmakers. the competition, which acknowledges excellence in documentary production and is open to films DAF also introduced documentaries as part of of any length. The jury awards a cash prize of Macquarie Group’s Employee Network events, $15,000, presented at Sydney Film Festival’s centered around different issues. closing night ceremony. In 2015, Gayby Baby was screened as part of In 2014 the DAF Award for Australian documentary Pride@Macquarie’s recognition of IDAHOT Day, was awarded to 35 Letters directed and produced and I Am A Girl was shown by the Gender network by Janine Hosking; with a special mention going group to acknowledge White Ribbon Day. to Tender by Lynette Walworth. In 2016, the screening program has been The 2015 DAF Award was won by Only The Dead, expanded to support events coordinated by directed by journalist Michael Ware and two-time Macquarie staff celebrating the culture, Oscar winner Bill Guttentag, with a special employee wellbeing and the environment. mention going to The Lost Aviator directed by Andrew Lancaster.

SCREENINGS & EVENTS DAF also hosts and supports screenings and events in support of documentary.

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“I really like the fact that we have an external body that is managing and looking after the governance so it gives me comfort as a philanthropist.” Allan English The English Family Foundation have supported many projects including Gayby Baby, Chasing Asylum and The Hunting Ground, as well as our core operations.

“Since the film’s completion, Waste Not has had phenomenal success. Documentary Australia Foundation was one of the first organisations to look at Waste Not and the support of DAF has been absolutely invaluable.” Ruth Hessey, Director Ruth is an award-winning director & producer; her films include Waste Not, Waiting For The Lady, and The invisible Man.

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What’s Next? DOCUMENTARY BUILDS COMMUNITY

19 Heart of the Story | Documentary Australia Foundation Review 2008-2016 DOCUMENTARY BUILDS COMMUNITY Strategic Program Areas

Over the coming three to five years, INDIGENOUS PROGRAM LAUNCH Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF) will roll out activities that support the issues that In June 2015, DAF launched its Indigenous we know align with philanthropic interests. Program. Screen Australia and National Indigenous TV (NITV) are partnering with We’ve identified 6 Priority Program Areas: DAF on a range of initiatives to deepen engagement around the issues. These • INDIGENOUS include filmmaker workshops, donor • YOUTH & EDUCATION education seminars and film screenings. • HEALTH & WELLBEING The Indigenous Program aims to raise awareness of the many issues faced by We want the films to do the talking. • HUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE That’s the power of documentary. • ARTS Indigenous communities and showcase Ian Darling, Shark Island Institute • ENVIRONMENT the growing body of work by Indigenous film makers. The national program strategy will deepen engagement with a range of partners around YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAM the issue areas. Each program area will contain a schedule of workshops, donor The new Youth & Education program seminars, screenings, and networking will launch in 2016 in partnership with events for film makers, philanthropists the University of Sydney, Australian and community partners. Centre for Moving Image, the NSW Teacher’s Federation and a small We are in the process of building a coalition group of pilot schools. of supporting partners including educators, community and philanthropic organisations to support the development and outreach activities in the program areas. If you are passionate about change in these areas and want to get involved, please contact us.

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DocYou is a new program engaging younger Evaluation Framework supporters to advocate for DAF through their networks. It was launched in December 2015 with the inaugural ‘Trailer Trash’ event and is expanding in 2016 to include We know a powerful documentary can screenings by DocYou members. change how we think about the world Thank you to our inaugural DocYou members: and influence the actions of many. In an international best practice approach, DAF Jojo Ferris is working on an evaluation methodology Amanda Maple-Brown which will enable us to measure the Michael Radovnikovic Ben Ferris social impact of documentary and its Matthew Dent contribution to public debate, education, Rachael McVean behavior change and policy reform. Edwina Floch DAF is developing evaluation guides which will: Berfu Tanguy • Help filmmakers, funders and organisations DocYou measure the value of documentary and outreach programs as effective tools for change.

• Allow DAF to measure the effectiveness of its own work in supporting documentary for social impact.

Macquarie Group Foundation, Nelson Meers Foundation, Dusseldorp Forum, The Ian Potter Foundation and the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation have supported early development of the framework.

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FY 2014-15 Snapshot

$3.796m Income

incl. $3.232m raised for film projects DOCUMENTARY FIGURES $3.41m Expenditure incl. $425k DAF operations

$200k Government funding

70 Films received funding

840 Donors

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DOCUMENTARY DRIVES CHANGE

Our People

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DAF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. DAF TEAM We can’t do what we do without We thank all directors, past and present, for their ongoing support. the support of many people who Dr Mitzi Goldman share their expertise and give DAF Board Directors CEO generously of their time. Sam Meers – Chair Jacqui Feeney Mark Worrall Robin Freedman Thank you to Allens Linklaters for pro bono Kevin Farmer – Deputy Chair JoJo Ferris Mitzi Goldman Financial Controller legal support, Kevin Nuttall, Aidan Nuttall Ian McGill Keith Drewery Narelle Hooper Lianne Collister Black and Maureen Ngan from Waterfield for their invaluable guidance with StrategyConnect. Our thanks also to all those who have been Head of Fundraising Paul Fishlock, John Almond, Oliver Shawyer an invaluable part of DAF’s development. Lisa Hancock and the team from Behaviour Change Office Manager Leadership Council Members Past & Present Partners for developing and creating our Including Lisa Cotton, Ian Darling, Teya Dusseldorp, Libby Darlison communication materials, including our Michael Hanavan, Sam Meers, Michael Traill, Evaluation Strategist DAF promotional video. Deanne Weir and Kim Williams. Katie Barry Nigel Hokin, Steven Marsh & the team Former Directors Youth & Education at PIXO (Engonet) for our website. Program Developer Jack Heath, Jane Kenny, Kel Fitzalen, Michael Hanavan, Peter Nagy for our IT & web support and Michael Traill, Olivia McArdle, Sally Fryer, Susan MacKinnon to the Oxygen IT Solutions team for their and former chair Lisa Cotton who steered it through its ongoing work, Peter Zara, Benita Adams transition to its powerful new direction. and Diniz Goncalvez. Former Marketing & Events Committee Members Thanks to the volunteers who have Francesca Hynes, Katie Casson, Libby Greig, Michel Zwecker helped us along the way, Beverly Ng, for their support and advice and the brilliant, Karen Henoch-Ryugo, Melanie Filler ever-generous and sadly missed Neil Lawrence. and Olesya Mayfur. Caroline Farrer, for her ongoing branding, Special thanks to Narelle Hooper and strategic advice and mentoring help. Claire Cornu who initiated and drove the writing of this report. Thanks to Linda Newton, Development Director, 2011-2014 and Susan MacKinnon, Joint ED & COO 2008-2014.

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Our Supporters

DOCUMENTARY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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We would like to thank Special thanks Our Core Partners are donors Kris Leveson Sydney Community Foundation DocYou is a DAF initiative, started our supporters for their who support our core operations. Karen Loblay Lucy Turnbull AO by our very own JoJo Ferris, that Founding Partners who have allows you to join a like-minded contribution to Documentary The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Thyne Reid Foundation been with DAF since 2008. The Barbara Alice Trust Foundation (Eldon & Anne Foote Anna & Darrell Wade and engaged group of people that Australia Foundation’s love documentary and want to Anita Belgiorno-Nettis DonorAdvised Fund) Sally Warneford (DAF’s) core operations. Shark Island Institute bring about change to a range Better Future Foundation Macquarie Group Foundation Mark & Jackie Worrall Caledonia Foundation Cooper Foundation of different issues through These visionary donors Thyne Reid Foundation Olivia McArdle The Yulgibar Foundation sharing stories. Creative Partnerships Australia Ian McGill support the strategic Nelson Meers Foundation Anthony & Marina Darling Program Partners Matthew Dent Founder & Patron Ian Darling Nicole McKenna Ben Ferris growth of the organisation. Ian Darling Macquarie Group Foundation – Sam Meers JoJo Ferris Major Partners are Joan Darling Justin Miller Evaluation & Screening Program As a truly independent Manuela Darling Edwina Floch committed multi-year donors Margie Moroney Screen Australia – Program Amanda Maple Brown initiative, DAF utilises a Dick and Pip Smith Foundation Development through Enterprise who support our core operations. Mosman Climate Challenge Group Rachael McVean small, yet growing pipeline Janice Durkin Family Gift Linda Newton Sydney Film Festival – DAF Award Nelson Meers Foundation Michael Radovnikovic of core and committed Dusseldorp Forum Ilse O’Reilly for Australian Documentary Weir Anderson Foundation Berfu Tanguy supporters who are inspired Suzanne Elliot Rebel Penfold Russell OAM NITV – Indigenous Program Kim Williams AM Jacqui Feeney by our innovative model. Ian Potter Foundation Shark Island Institute – Ferris Family Foundation Kevin Farmer John T Reid Charitable Trusts Good Pitch2 Australia Ferris Family Foundation Having the support of English Family Foundation John Sevior & Rebecca Gorman Rose Gilder unrestricted funds from Beecher Family Foundation The Sky Foundation Screening Partners Mary Henderson key supporters means Robert Albert AO Snow Foundation Museum of Contemporary Art we can continue to build, Hunt Foundation Tracey Steggall Art Gallery NSW Sue Jacobs Margie Sullivan strengthen and deliver on Anita Jacoby our organisation’s mission. Jane Kenny

Image: Alone Across Australia. Photography by Jon Muir.

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There are many ways to support our work and Other ways to get involved: To make a difference, to just about any issue, to become involved with our community. telling your story through a powerful documentary • Give a one off gift and getting it seen by the right audience is Become a Major Partner • Give monthly to help DAF daily one of the most effective things you can do. • Host an event or a screening in your Thanks to the vision of our generous major partners Dr Mitzi Goldman workplace, home or venue who contribute to our operating costs, our strategic CEO, Documentary Australia Foundation growth will result in ongoing sustainability. • Become a member of DocYou • Support a film on our site Untied multi-year operational funding enables us to: • Leave a gift in your Will, call our office • Deliver our national programs across to find out more 52 Victoria St Paddington NSW 2021 DAF’s 6 strategic priority areas • Like us on Follow us on • Support annual screening programs www.documentaryaustralia.com.au • Implement our evaluation program for funders, We encourage engagement and love to involve you in our work. DAF supporters are acknowledged partners and filmmakers [email protected] on our website and in all publicity. • Fulfill our mission to create social impact through documentary film We hope you are inspired by what we do! +61 2 9397 1473 • Plan for the future and continue to grow as the If you’d like to find out more about how you demand for expertise increases can support DAF and become a part of our /DocumentaryAustraliaFoundation community, please visit the DAF website or All gifts are fully tax deductible and may email [email protected] be pledged over several years. @DocumentaryAust

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