The Backlot

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.