PROGRAM GUIDE AUSTRALIAN 1-4 MARCH 2020 INTERNATIONAL STATE LIBRARY DOCUMENTARY VICTORIA CONFERENCE MELBOURNE WELCOME04 AIDC DELEGATE HUB07 SCREENRIGHTS INDUSTRY LOUNGE09 LEADING LIGHTS10 ACCESS11 15 01 THE FACTORY SPECIAL PITCHES57 DECISION MAKERS69 CANADIAN DELEGATION87 VISITOR INFO97 98 02 VENUES SCREENINGS & TALKS99 MAPS100 SCHEDULE102 APP 110 CREDITS111 01 SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG COVER: 02 BOWLED OVER 03 FIRESTARTER – THE STORY OF BANGARRA 03 THE CAVE WELCOME TO AIDC 2020 COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE As we come together to celebrate AIDC 2020, we do so with a bittersweet awareness of how the recent past has shaped the present moment. This conference, established by a group of documentarians over 30 years ago, is the product of the hard work and support of many Australians. As we launch this year’s event, we want to recognise all the people who prepared and planned for it amidst the smoky haze of the Australian bushfires, itself an unrelenting reminder of the tragic and unprecedented loss of human, ALICE BURGIN MARTIN FOLEY MP CAROLINE PITCHER FIONA GILROY & SUSIE JONES CONFERENCE DIRECTOR animal and plant life that has marked this period. MINISTER FOR CREATIVE CEO CO-CHAIRS AIDC INDUSTRIES FILM VICTORIA AIDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS The overwhelming local and global community response to Australia’s plight is a shining example of what has guided us in developing our motif for the year. ‘Collective As we head into a new decade, Documentary films are real Welcome to the 33rd AIDC. quality factual content and stories with the power to create This year’s conference theme Intelligence’ incorporates ideas around collective courageous storytelling are more dialogue, encourage action of ‘Collective Intelligence’ brings movements, of coming together to solve problems, and important than ever. and change lives. a focus on shared wisdom, a shared sense of ownership and responsibility. It reflects international funding, content notions of custodianship, collaboration and shared AIDC brings together the most It is due to the immense talent distribution and how technology exciting creators and leaders and passion of Australian factual blends into the human wisdom—all the things vital to our continued survival working in the global documentary content filmmakers that our experience. With delegations as an industry, and, in a much larger sense, as a species. space today, with a program set most important global and local from Canada and decision Over these four days, we encourage you to join us in to challenge and inspire. stories reach and inspire makers from around the world, taking a step closer to one another, with a view to audiences around the world and we hope you will be inspired creating new alliances, sharing knowledge, working Victoria is proud to host AIDC this vibrant conference is often to look at production and funding 2020 at our newly transformed the place where it all begins. opportunities from a fresh and together and cooperation. State Library, and to be global perspective. investing in the future of our Every year at AIDC new THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIDC is a place for nurturing ideas that become stories. screen industry. partnerships are formed, brilliant We are also delighted that this DOCUMENTARY CONFERENCE We encourage you to use this time to take in your ideas are hatched and incredible year’s pitching initiatives offer ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUSTRALIAN Wishing you an enjoyable and experiences are shared and over $500,000 in project funding ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT surroundings, to think about the cultures that have come ISLANDER PEOPLES AS THE FIRST productive few days. we’re thrilled to be Principal to help support our industry. INHABITANTS OF THE NATION AND before, and to imagine how we can all work—collectively Partner again in 2020. The board of the AIDC thank all THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS —towards the future we want, and how we can use the our generous sponsors— OF THE LANDS WHERE WE LIVE, LEARN AND WORK. power of story to bring this shared vision to life. particularly Film Victoria and ACMI —and our Executive team and volunteers led by Alice Burgin. 04 AIDC 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE 05 NEED TO REFUEL OR REFRESH? HEAD TO THE AIDC DELEGATE HUB IN MR TULK WHERE YOU’LL FIND DELICIOUS FOOD, COFFEE, TEA AND MORE. SHOW YOUR LANYARD TO GET 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE. AIDC DELEGATE MR TULK, STATE LIBRARY VICTORIA HUB OPENING HOURS SUNDAY 1 MARCH – WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 8AM – 5 PM COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE 07 THE BUSINESS HUB OF AIDC JOIN US FOR INFORMATION SESSIONS AND EVENTS PROMOTING INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ACMI Re/new OUTCOMES FOR AIDC DELEGATES. MONDAY 11:30 – 17:15 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 9:30 – 17:15 ISABELLA FRASER ROOM, STATE LIBRARY VICTORIA INDUSTRY LOUNGE INDUSTRY SCREENRIGHTS THE SCREENRIGHTS INDUSTRY LOUNGE WILL BE OPEN FOR PRIVATE MEETINGS FOR AIDC DELEGATES PENDING AVAILABILITY. SEE THE INDUSTRY LOUNGE HOST FOR DETAILS, LOCATED AT THE LOUNGE ENTRANCE DURING OPENING HOURS. CANADA CONNECT BREAKFAST DESIGN FOR DOCUMENTARIES We are undergoing a major rebuild to transform PRESENTED BY ONTARIO PRESENTED BY 21-19 CREATES TUESDAY 3 MARCH our museum, reopening in mid 2020. MONDAY 2 MARCH 11:00 –11:30 8:00 – 9:00 Follow our story: acmi.net.au/renew MAXIMISING THE FOREIGN MEET THE COMMERCIALS DOLLAR CO-PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY XE MONEY NINE NETWORK & FOXTEL TRANSFER TUESDAY 3 MARCH MONDAY 2 MARCH 13:15 –13:45 11:00 –11:30 WHO’S WHO PART 2: STREAMING THOUGHTFUL SALES & DISTRIBUTION ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY 2 MARCH PRESENTED BY KANOPY 13:15 –13:45 TUESDAY 3 MARCH 15:30 –16:00 FLAME STOCK: THE NEW TELLING STORIES PLAYERS IN STOCK FOOTAGE THAT MATTER PRESENTED BY FLAME STOCK PRESENTED BY SCREENRIGHTS MONDAY 2 MARCH WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 15:30 –16:00 11:00 –11:30 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 13:00 –14:00 BROUGHT TO YOU BY COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE 09 ACCESS IS AIDC’S FAST-TRACK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO GIVE FILMMAKERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THEIR SKILLS AND IDEAS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Through priceless mentoring with industry professionals from around the world, ACCESS allows six applicants to hone their skills and incubate an original idea in early development over four days LIGHTS LEADING of sessions and one-on-one mentoring. ACCESS WE BELIEVE THAT FUNDS PLEDGED FOR THE ACCESS PRIZE 5 PRACTITIONERS: A WIDE VARIETY At the end of the program, one participant is selected for the – ABC OF VOICES AND ACCESS Prize: the opportunity to undertake a one-month PERSPECTIVES IS paid internship with leading international production company FUNDS PLEDGED FOR Beach House Pictures in Singapore. VITAL FOR A HEALTHY 3 PRACTITIONERS: SCREEN INDUSTRY. – FULCRUM MEDIA FINANCE AIDC also partners with Sheffield Doc/Fest to offer a second ACCESS participant a complimentary Festival Pass to the UK’s Leading Lights is AIDC’s FUNDS PLEDGED FOR most prestigious documentary festival. philanthropic funding program 2 PRACTITIONERS: for early career, Indigenous and – AFTRS CALD (culturally and linguistically – BBC STUDIOS diverse) practitioners to attend – CJZ 2020 ACCESS PARTICIPANTS AIDC for the first time. – FIRST AUSTRALIAN COMPLETION BOND Barbara Taylor – FREMANTLE Steven Alyian Contributions to the fund come – NORTHERN PICTURES Lauren Beck – PROJECTOR FILMS from Australia’s leading Corinne Innes production houses and media – UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT – WILDBEAR ENTERTAINMENT Travis Beard businesses. Jared Nicholson The goal is to bring new voices FUNDS PLEDGED FOR to the table, enrich the 1 PRACTITIONER: practitioner community, and – BRINDLE FILMS build the foundations for the – CLOSER PRODUCTIONS – DEMAND FILM future of the industry. – EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY – MARSHALL + DENT + WILMOTH Since its inception, the program – NAGLE ACCOUNTING – PRINCESS PICTURES has supported 102 new – PROSPERO PRODUCTIONS practitioners to attend the – SEVEN STUDIOS conference. – WEIR ANDERSON – UNITED FINISHING ARTISTS AIDC would like to thank new and returning donors to the Leading Lights Fund in 2020. PRESENTED BY 10 AIDC 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE 11 Proud supporter of Australian documentaries Al Jazeera Proud Sponsor of AIDC =;=; Witness, Al Jazeera’s award winning documentary series Immerse yourself in stories beyond the headlines The Australian Dream ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN Bruce Franks Jr., a Ferguson activist and battle rapper who was elected to the overwhelmingly white and Republican Missouri House of Representatives, must overcome both personal trauma and political obstacles to pass a bill critical for his community. screenaustralia.gov.au Aljazeera.com FACTORY 2020 IS AIDC’S CENTREPIECE INTERNATIONAL PITCHING PROGRAM FOR DOCUMENTARY, FACTUAL AND UNSCRIPTED SCREEN CONTENT. Comprising three targeted strands—Forum Pitches, the New Talent Pitch, and Rough Cut Sessions— FACTory 2020 brings documentary producers 2020 FACTORY face-to-face with the most relevant decision makers from around the world. Watch and learn as producers present directly to commissioners, buyers, funders and distributors in dynamic live-pitching sessions, obtaining expert feedback and potentially sealing deals on the spot. ROUGH CUT SESSIONS MONDAY 2 MARCH PRESENTED BY 9:00 –10:45 THE POST LOUNGE KALEIDE THEATRE INVITATION ONLY FORUM PITCHES TUESDAY 3 MARCH PRESENTED BY CONVERSATION QUARTER FILM VICTORIA ARTS & CULTURE 9:30 –10:45 SOCIETY & POLITICS 11:30 –13:00 SCIENCE & NATURAL HISTORY 14:00 –15:15 OPEN TO ALL AIDC PASSES NEW TALENT PITCH TUESDAY 3 MARCH PRESENTED BY 16:00 –17:15 FILM VICTORIA CONVERSATION QUARTER OPEN TO ALL AIDC PASSES PITCHING FORUM INTERNATIONAL PRESENTED BY COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE 15 DIRECTOR PRODUCER DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LARISSA BEHRENDT AO SAM GRIFFIN ANNA HOWARD Director Larissa Behrendt is an Producer Sam Griffin is the Head Cinematographer Anna Howard award-winning writer/director of Documentary and Specialist ACS started in the Australian and author of fiction and Factual at Essential Media Film Industry in 1981. Her credits nonfiction with a passion for Group. Prior to this, she was an include: Machine (2018), Rabbit telling the stories of Indigenous investment manager at Screen (2018), Errors of the Human Body Australia.