Diversity in Australian Media
Sixteen diverse new writers announced for ScreenHub and ArtsHub
We'll be publishing fresh perspectives from these 16 writers in the coming months, as part of an ongoing initiative with…
Australian Ads are still made by white people, for white people
The industry needs to get comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations around race, says young Chinese-Australian producer Annie Thiele, offering suggestions…
Film Review: My Name is Gulpilil captures the legacy of a star
Gulpilil takes centre stage one last time in a meditative portrait of one of our most complex, brilliant and important…
Dear White Screen Industry...
Championing diversity without dismantling institutional racism is like putting up a 'safe to dive' sign without doing any work to…
Film Review: Dawn Raid - Southside and the Polynesian Sound
Documenting the rise of the legendary Polynesian record label in 90s' and 00's Aotearoa/NZ against a backdrop of racism, this…
Here, hold my Chai: why Rudd's petition doesn't go far enough
Powerful white men will continue to dominate unless there’s a real revolution for diversity in our media, argues Cross-Cultural Consultant…
Film Review: When Pomegranates Howl is stunning
Inspired by real stories, and shot on the streets of Kabul, Granaz Moussavi's quiet, anti-war film left its Adelaide Film…
TV Review: Freeman is a portrait of Aboriginal excellence
Laurence Billiet's tender insight into one of our most celebrated sports stars is joyous and timely, says First Nations critic…
From Now till Then: a brief reflection on institutional racism
Kalu Oji gives the perspective of an African-Australian film school graduate.
TV Review: Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky is Unapologetically Black
Told through songlines and stories, this response to the colonial celebration of Captain Cook is passionate and affirming, writes First…