Rochelle Siemienowicz

Rochelle Siemienowicz is the ArtsHub Group's Education and Career Editor. She was previously a journalist for Screenhub and is a writer, film critic and cultural commentator with a PhD in Australian cinema. She was the co-host of Australia's longest-running film podcast 'Hell is for Hyphenates' and has written a memoir, Fallen, published by Affirm Press. Her second book, Double Happiness, a novel, will be published by Midnight Sun in 2024. Instagram: @Rochelle_Rochelle Twitter: @Milan2Pinsk

Rochelle's Latest Articles

mental health. A small group of people face away towards a chairlift with their arms around each other supporting each other.
Opinions & Analysis

Mental health is a human right: we’re talking about a revolution

World Mental Health Day is a chance to question the systems that undermine human happiness and creativity.

Filmmaking student Felix Wilkins (far right) and two friends sit on a couch and can be seen through a video camera screen in the foreground.
Education & Student News

Why I’m studying… Diploma of Screen and Media

Aspiring filmmaker Felix Wilkins chose to study close to home at Collarts in Melbourne. He says meeting fellow students is…

Career Advice

We need to talk about money in the arts

Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…

Features

Meet 10 SMARTies: IGEA's 2023 game developer mentorship recipients

Ten up-and-coming creatives kick off the 4-month SMART program designed to hone their skills and immerse them in the Melbourne’s…

Head and shoulders shot of a young woman of Asian appearance looking at the camera.
Career Advice

Why I studied … Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production

Emerging screen producer Faraz Anarwala talks about studying at AFTRS and specialising in Production Design, Sound and Cinematography.

Education & Student News

Making animated science films for kids with or without autism

Dr Rina Fu's cartoon series helps bring the world of science, technology and art to ALL students.

Career Advice

How to find an arts or screen mentor – and make the most of it when you do

From structured programs to coffee dates with mates, how do you find the right mentor and get the most out…

Education & Student News

Education in brief: make it fairer, make it free

Big ideas are floated for the future of Australia's higher education sector but international students are still getting a raw…

Education & Student News

Creatives with ADHD: how a coach can help

Artists and creatives with ADHD need particular kinds of support to thrive. Creative coach Briony Kidd knows the challenges first-hand…

Q&A

Ten tips for creating a web series that cuts through the noise

Be bold, grab attention and ask for help. Good advice on making web series from writers and producers Amanda Reedy…

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