
When
Wed 5 Apr 2023
9am – 6pm
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Join two-time Academy Award winning actor Geena Davis, and other special guests, in an exclusive day of conversation into gender representation and diversity on screens.
This one-day conference is presented in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, one of the world leaders in research and advocacy for representation of women on screens. Actors, activists, writers, directors, academics and creators will pull the curtain back on some of the most pressing issues facing our culture and screen industries including body image, ageing and diversity with a special focus on Australian created content.
Hear from special guest, advocate and two-time Academy Award winning actor Geena Davis in an exclusive keynote speech and in conversation. Beyond her influence on screen, Davis is also a leader in challenging gender balance and Hollywood power structures. The global non-profit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media uses hard facts and data on under-representation to drive positive change across the screen industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the call to action for gender equality and diversity on our screens.
Full list of speakers
Speakers

Geena Davis (Keynote Speaker)
Actor and Founder and Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Rachel Griffiths AM
Actor, Director and ACMI Board Member

Madeline Di Nonno
President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Taryn Brumfitt
Australian of the Year 2023 and body image advocate

Carly Findlay OAM
Writer, speaker and appearance activist

Rachael Maza AM (Yidinji and Meriam)
Actor, director and Artistic Director of the ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

Sigrid Thornton AO
Actor

Elaine Crombie (Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara)
Actor

Jan Fran
Journalist and Plan International Australia Ambassador advocating for women and girls

Santilla Chingaipe
Filmmaker and founder of Behind the Screens

Dr Emma Fulu
Founder and Executive Director of The Equality Institute

Pallavi Sharda
Indian-Australian actor

Sophie Hyde
Director, writer, and producer

Hayley Percy (Wiradjuri)
Game Director of Future Folklore at GUCK

Milo Hartill
Actor, model, host and BLM, queer and radical body acceptance advocate

Kauthar Abdulalim
Australian Muslim director and producer

Michelle Cheng
SBS Content Industry Diversity Manager (TV & Online Content) and Co-Chair of the Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network

Anusha Duray
NITV & Screen Australia Gender Matters Taskforce

Dr Julie Peters
Trans woman and activist, ABC

Anousha Zarkesh
Casting director

Amy Marks
Filmmaker and disability advocate

Lisa French
Dean of RMIT School of Media and Communication

Lunch – $25
Order baguettes, salads and drinks from HERO.
(You can also order lunch when you book your conference ticket online).

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