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Wednesday 28 February

10:00am - 4:00 pm | Networking 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Pullman Cairns International, Cairns

This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential!



Screen Queensland, in partnership with Screenworks, is hosting the NQ New Online Voices Forum on Wednesday 28 February in Cairns. Hear from industry leaders and established online content creators about developing online short form projects, creating compelling applications for funding opportunities and find out  about an exciting new initiative.

 

Guest speakers include Screen Queensland's Jesse McCart (Program Manager, Online Content) and Screen Australia's Phoebe Willems (Investment and Development Manager Online and Games) who will provide expert guidance in the Fundamentals of OnlineThere will also be an In Conversation session featuring high profile online Queensland successes Jaden Bowen - Simply Stories, Dennis Fay - Salty Monkeys and more. They will share insights into how their recent projects were developed and funded and how they built their following. 

 

Attendees will be the first to learn about new development initiatives and how to apply, take part in a Q&A session and enjoy networking opportunities.


This event is part of Screen Queensland's North Queensland Regional Program delivered in partnership with Screenworks.

Agenda

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Introduction to Discovering New Online Voices

Presentation by Jesse McCart, Screen Queensland & Rachel Smith, Screenworks.

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Fundamentals Of Online

Phoebe Willems, Screen Australia Online & Jesse McCart, Screen Queensland discuss the different platforms and how to shape your creative to match your platform and release. Time for Q&A from the audience.

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Lunch

Lunch is not catered - please bring your own or head out to a local Cafe.

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In Conversation With Online Creators

Three highly experienced online creators talk about their most recent successful projects and how they were developed and funded.

Moderator: Phoebe Willems, Screen Australia.

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Putting It All Together

A How-To Guide To Applying For The Discovering New Online Voices Initiative.

Presented by Jesse McCart, Screen Queensland and Rachel Smith, Screenworks.

An informal discussion on using the info from today's Forum to apply for the initiative. Rachel, will run through the application form and Jesse will talk on how to create a killer submission! Q+A to finish.

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Networking Drinks

An opportunity to mingle with the speakers and your fellow attendees.

Speakers

  • Rowena Billard (Rowena Billard, Head of Creative Industry Partnerships at Screen Queensland)

    Rowena Billard

    Rowena Billard, Head of Creative Industry Partnerships at Screen Queensland

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  • Jaden Bowen, (Co-founder, Producer, and Director of Simply Stories Docs)

    Jaden Bowen,

    Co-founder, Producer, and Director of Simply Stories Docs

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  • Dennis Fay (Founder of Salty Monkeys)

    Dennis Fay

    Founder of Salty Monkeys

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  • Jesse McCart (Program Manager, Online Content at Screen Queensland)

    Jesse McCart

    Program Manager, Online Content at Screen Queensland

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  • Phoebe Willems (Investment and Development Manager Online and Games at Screen Queensland)

    Phoebe Willems

    Investment and Development Manager Online and Games at Screen Queensland

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