February 16th, 2021 By David Knox Make a commentFiled under: News,
The Australian International Documentary Conference has partnered with Northern Pictures and the ABC for an Indigenous Documentary Placement.
The initiative will provide one mid-career Indigenous practitioner with an opportunity to undertake an extended placement to further develop their skills in documentary, factual development and production within the context of both a public broadcaster and a production company.
Michael Carrington, ABC Director Entertainment & Specialist said: “The Indigenous Documentary Placement initiative, with Northern Pictures and AIDC, will help give a voice to the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, by developing their skills within the ABC’s award-winning Factual & Culture team. The ABC has a proud history of backing Indigenous creatives and content on the national stage. This initiative, alongside our new Diversity & Inclusion Commissioning Guidelines, will support emerging diverse and dynamic talent, on and off screen.”