Rochelle Siemienowicz
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Five Feelgood TV Shows to Binge in Isolation
Outside the door it is life and death stakes. Indoors we want a break.
Screen News in Brief: producers' POV, more production funding as government waddles along
Our fortnightly roundup of news as positive opportunities stagger through the flames. Coronavirus coverage is about covering many, many details…
Upskilling in Isolation: Making Use of the Time
Masterclasses, podcasts, free micro-skilling sessions and a bunch of AFTRS short courses online. Here are some ways to continue learning…
The future of storytelling is collaborative
Breaking down the barriers between subjects and producers, and empowering communities to control their own stories, the Beyond the Box…
Cracking the Code: Cashing in with Online Documentary Content
Find the right channels, expect modest returns and hold onto your rights. Key takeaways from this AIDC session.
Why Don't You...? Twenty Extravagant Ideas for International Women's Day and Beyond
Frivolous, fun or deadly serious, here are some screen-focused suggestions to mark the day, the week, the year.
The Holy Grail: Making Money from the Education Sector
Lots of questions and a couple of answers at this AIDC session. The takeaway: employ an education consultant right from…
Maya Newell: Don't be afraid of doing things differently
The documentary filmmaker behind 'Gayby Baby' and 'In My Blood it Runs' explains a truly collaborative and consultative approach with…
Getting Pacific: Women in Film Festival embraces the Neighbours
Aotearoa/New Zealand and Pacific Islander filmmakers are brought into the fold in 2020, with highlights including Jane Campion's celebrated shorts.
Focus on Resilience: Transitions Film Festival 2020
A solution-focused festival is more necessary than ever, says Daniel Simons who talks us through this year's highlights.