Industrial Revelations is designed to engage the critical and creative sectors with issues, approaches and perspectives that examine international independent film practice.
We welcome all practitioners – or even just people interested in seeing how the industry works at the molecular level so don’t be bashful.
2022 INDUSTRIAL REV
Decibel
Decibel
Performed by Decibel New Music Ensemble. Decibel New Music Ensemble, like many other ensembles and art organisations, had its activity for 2020 cancelled. 2 Minutes from Home is what they did instead - commissioning two-minute works from artists they have worked with in the past – one work per fortnight from July to December 2020.
Even Mice Belong In Heaven
Even Mice Belong In Heaven
Directed by Jan Bubenicek and Denisa Grimmova. A film about two mortal enemies - a little mouse Whizzy and Whitebelly the fox, who after an unfortunate accident, meet in animal heaven where they lose their natural instincts and become best friends.
Get Your Shorts On! 2022 + City of Vincent
Get Your Shorts On! 2022 + City of Vincent
Don't get caught short, put Get Your Shorts On! in your calendar now! Join us for an exciting selection of short films in a nod to WA's talented emerging filmmakers - thanks to the City of Vincent Film Project.
International Family Animation Explosion
International Family Animation Explosion
A specially curated collection of international short animations that are perfect for all ages – including those who have never been to the movies before. These wonderful films come from the four corners of the globe from Singapore to Portugal, to New Zealand to the UK. Experience some lovely work in the universal language of animation.
Opening Night 2022: Sissy
Shadow with DADAA
Shadow with DADAA
Revelation and DADAA present a special screening of SHADOW at the DADAA Cinema! The film will be open-captioned and audio-described. About Shadow Australia/2022/56min/Directed by Bruce Gladwin Every once in a…
Shaun Gladwell: The Cinematic
Terra Femme
Terra Femme
Directed by Courtney Stephens. Using archive footage and home movies, Terra Femme examines the history and experiences of women travellers.
Westralia Day 2022
Westralia Day 2022
Special Event / 2022 /
A showcase of Western Australian made screen productions at The Backlot Perth.
While You Sleep
While You Sleep
Creative Directors Sal Cooper and Kate Neal. An aural and visual excursion into both the musical fugue and the psychological ‘fugue state’, While You Sleep unites string quartet, piano, electronics, video and animation in a surreal counterpoint of music, movement and image where nothing is quite as it seems.
Breaking Into The Screen Industry
Breaking Into The Screen Industry
Join our experienced panel as they each share their journeys from the start of their careers up until that first big break. They'll provide tips to inspire emerging filmmakers today on their journey toward getting their projects made, as well as their views on the changing landscape of development, finance, and production today.
Demystifying The Role of The Producer
Demystifying The Role of The Producer
If you’ve ever wondered who identifies, acquires, develops, finances, and produces the film, television or online content you love, this is the session for you. Some of WA’s leading producers will explain what it is they do, and how and why they do it.
Event Cancelled – Props, Prosthetics and Practical Effects
Event Cancelled – Props, Prosthetics and Practical Effects
As a professional artist and independent filmmaker, Erin will share behind the scenes stories of how she and her collaborators have created props and practical effects for screen works.
Indie Filmmaker Panel
Indie Filmmaker Panel
Writer/Director Adam Morris (Edward & Isabella), writer/director Platon Theodoris (The Lonely Spirits Variety Hour), and writer/director Matthew Victor Pastor (A Pencil to the Jugular), explore what goes into making an indie film in Australia: from the writing, to the directing, to the difficulty of shooting during a pandemic.
It’s Time For Change
It’s Time For Change
A panel of cinematography, sound and composition practitioners discuss diversity, gender, industry culture and mental health issues affecting the screen industry sector - and what we need to do to change it.
Keynote: Shaun Gladwell
Keynote: Shaun Gladwell
A talk with artist Shaun Gladwell on his works, hosted by Dr Greg Ferris
Mind The Gap: Bringing Mature Women Back Into The Screen Industry
Mind The Gap: Bringing Mature Women Back Into The Screen Industry
What are some of the ways we achieve greater representation for older women? The barriers to female participation and progress within the screen industry vary according to career stage, industry sector and role.
Music and Storytelling
Music and Storytelling
A lecture that will explore both the creative process of film scoring and its rich history, hosted by Kenneth Lampl
Q&A: A Life On The Farm
Q&A: A Pencil To The Jugular
Q&A: A Pencil To The Jugular
An after-film talk with Matthew Victor Pastor and Evangeline Lee, hosted by Andrew F Pierce of The Curb.
Q&A: Cherubhead
Q&A: Cherubhead
An after-film talk with director Sarah Legg, hosted by Andrew F Pierce of The Curb.
Q&A: Edward and Isabella
Q&A: Edward and Isabella
An after-film talk with director Adam Morris, hosted by Andrew F Pierce of The Curb.
Q&A: Flux Gourmet
Q&A: Flux Gourmet
An after-film talk with Peter Strickland (via zoom), hosted by Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler of the RTRFM Movie Squad
Q&A: Hatchback
Q&A: Hatchback
An after-film talk with director Riley Sugars, producer Anthony Littlechild, and executive producer Darren Collinson, hosted by Richard Sowada
Q&A: Namarali
Q&A: Sissy
Q&A: Sissy
An after-film talk with co-director/writer/lead actor Hannah Barlow, co-director/writer Kane Senes, producer Lisa Shaunessy and executive producer Alexandra Burke, and cast member Emily De Margheriti (WAAPA graduate). Hosted by Richard Sowada.
Q&A: Slaughterhouse-Five
Q&A: Slaughterhouse-Five
Join us for a Q&A about Slaughterhouse-Five with the Book-To-Film At The Backlot team.
Q&A: Stage Changers
Q&A: Stage Changers
An after-film talk with director Ella Wright, hosted by Victoria Laurie
Q&A: The Lonely Spirits Variety Hour
Q&A: The Lonely Spirits Variety Hour
Q&A with the cast and crew of The Lonely Spirits Variety Hour
Q&A: When The Camera Stopped Rolling
Q&A: When The Camera Stopped Rolling
Join Erika Addis, the National President of ACS, as she speaks with filmmaker Jane Castle!
Short Film Panel
Short Film Panel
Producer Kate Separovich (Evie, Good Night), writer/director David Vincent Smith (Good Night), and director Chris Elena (Refused Classification) share insights about making short films, storytelling in short films, and the importance of short films as their own entity plus more in this panel discussion.
Writing An Interactive Story (now via Zoom)
Writing An Interactive Story (now via Zoom)
This workshop will explore the basics of how to write an interactive choose your own adventure style story. We will explore Twine as a tool to make and export these playable stories.
You’ll Never Work In This Town Again
You’ll Never Work In This Town Again
Join Kelli McCluskey from tactical media art group, pvi collective, as she discusses their approach to developing a code of ethics to help safeguard against getting into bed with the wrong corporate bedfellows.
Some older panels are viewable on Fireside Chats.
Complimentary to Industrial Revelations is our academic sidebar – Revelation Academic – Australia’s only film festival related academic platform. In addition, our Fireside Chats with filmmakers and cinema pioneers are available for free to watch here.
Our XR:WA conference and festival is packed with workshops, masterclasses and panels. Guests includes filmmakers, screen artists and speakers from around the globe. Spaces are always limited so join our E-news for updates as they come to hand.
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