Film Australia in association with Screenwest presents

doco2012 dialogues

documentary and the digital future

A forward thinking discussion with key players in production, broadcasting, digital media and policy development on the opportunities for documentary makers in the digital future and what Australian documentary makers need to survive and succeed in the changing environment.

The discussion will focus on four key themes

Audience Appeal – What are audiences watching and where will they be in 2012? Steve Hewlett (Chair), Celia Tait, Jane Roscoe, Professor Duane Varan

Innovation and new models – Making documentary work for the YouTube generation.
Judith Bowtell (Chair), Dr Shilo McClean, Dan Fill, Tom Dawkins, Richard Harris

Opportunities and growth – Making sense of new financial models and commercial opportunities.
Daryl Karp (Chair), Tim Flattery, Tim Sparke, Brendon Moo, Courtney Gibson

Moving Forward – Recommendations and discussion led by Judith Bowtell (Chair) and David Tiley

  Speaker profiles

Click below to download/listen to a podcast of the Q&A session:
Q&A Session (MP3 16MB)