The Mercury

Behind the Screens with Kerry Heysen AM

Go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s screen industry and get an insider’s perspective on film production in this special in conversation event with acclaimed producer Kerry Heysen AM. One of the…

Panels & Lectures & Ideas

Event Details

Category

Panels & Lectures & Ideas

Event Starts

Jun 10, 2025

Event Ends

Jun 10, 2025

Add to Calendar 06/10/2025 12:00 AM 06/10/2025 12:00 AM Australia/Melbourne Behind the Screens with Kerry Heysen AM Go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s screen industry and get an insider’s perspective on film production in this special in conversation event with acclaimed producer Kerry Heysen AM. One of the most prolific and enduring shining lights of South Australia’s screen industry, Kerry’s 50-year career working together with husband and business partner, director Scott Hicks, spans some of Australia’s most celebrated and significant films including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and AFI Award winning international smash Shine (1996), a landmark of Australian cinema. Dive into the world of filmmaking as Kerry shares her career journey, insights and behind-the-scenes stories in this exclusive and intimate evening, the first of an exciting new series of events presented by the SAFC and The Mercury celebrating South Australian screen industry luminaries. Hosted by SA Film Corporation CEO Kate Croser, Behind the Screens with Kerry Heysen AM will give you the chance to hear from one of the most influential figures in South Australian filmmaking, learn about the hurdles and triumphs in bringing a film from concept to screen, and gain unique perspectives on the state’s screen industry. For more information, visit The Mercury
Venue

The Mercury

Location

13 Morphett St, Adelaide SA

Go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s screen industry and get an insider’s perspective on film production in this special in conversation event with acclaimed producer Kerry Heysen AM.

One of the most prolific and enduring shining lights of South Australia’s screen industry, Kerry’s 50-year career working together with husband and business partner, director Scott Hicks, spans some of Australia’s most celebrated and significant films including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and AFI Award winning international smash Shine (1996), a landmark of Australian cinema.

Dive into the world of filmmaking as Kerry shares her career journey, insights and behind-the-scenes stories in this exclusive and intimate evening, the first of an exciting new series of events presented by the SAFC and The Mercury celebrating South Australian screen industry luminaries.

Hosted by SA Film Corporation CEO Kate Croser, Behind the Screens with Kerry Heysen AM will give you the chance to hear from one of the most influential figures in South Australian filmmaking, learn about the hurdles and triumphs in bringing a film from concept to screen, and gain unique perspectives on the state’s screen industry.

For more information, visit The Mercury

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