SWF 2024
FESTIVAL EVENTS
ADOBE CREATOR WORKSHOP: Simple and Powerful Video Stories and Animation with Adobe Express
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We're thrilled to welcome Adobe's Tim Kitchen to our 2024 line up! Workshop participants will get an introduction to Adobe Express and be guided through the ethically safe Gen AI tools to make a simple animation and video story.
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Bring your fully charged laptop to this session!
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11:30am Sunday October 13th 2024
UTS, 702 Harris Street, Ultimo
DIVERSITY & MENTAL HEALTH IN THE ARTS: Smashing Stigma in the Digital Space
Josie Lang moderates this panel of powerhouse industry leaders, who are paving the way for a more inclusive creative landscape.
Josie is joined by Jon-Claire Lee (Director, Sydney Talent Company), TikTok cretor Yasmin Arkinstall, academic and artist Evie Hilliar (@yeevz_), and student creative Will Winter (@willster22579) for an insightful discussion on the intersection of diversity & mental health in the arts.
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2:30pm Sunday October 13th 2024
at the DAB Theatre , UTS
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How did you get here?
In conversation with David Ma
Join us for an intimate discussion with UTS Media Arts and Production alumnus David Ma, as he shares his remarkable journey since graduating ten years ago.
From his early success with the award-winning web series Girt By Fear to his continued evolution as a filmmaker, David will offer insights into his creative process and the challenges of navigating the industry. The session will also feature a screening of one of David's recent short films.
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2pm Saturday October 12th 2024
at the DAB Theatre, UTS
Queer Screen Journeys: Reimagining Story, Structure & Time
Dr Natalie Krikowa's workshop explores queer stories, queer time, queer joy, and queer hope.
Bring your story ideas or outlines to work through issues like heteronormative timelines and hero's journeys.
Learn how to craft narratives that resonate with both queer and non-queer audiences, reflecting authentic queer experiences and perspectives.
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10:00am Sunday October 13th 2024
UTS, 702 Harris Street, Ultimo