Watch Now - Global Lens
What can the global screen industry learn from Australia’s approach to gender equity, inclusion and cultural leadership?Join WIFTI (Women in Film and Television International), in partnership with WIFT Australia and WIFT Victoria, for Global Lens: Storytelling at the Edge of the World, an online conversation exploring how Australia has become a leader in gender equity, First Nations storytelling, accessible filmmaking and collaborative industry reform.
More than a decade after the launch of the Gender Matters initiative, Australia's screen sector is seeing measurable results. Recent Gender Matters KPI data from Screen Australia shows parity or better across several key creative roles, demonstrating the impact of sustained investment, targeted programs and industry-wide collaboration.
Moderated by WIFT Australia Chair Leanne Tonkes, this discussion brings together leading voices from across the Australian screen sector to unpack the policies, partnerships and practical strategies helping to drive change and to explore what lessons can be shared with the international community.
The conversation will explore:
Key insights from the latest Gender Matters report and what the data tells us about progress over the past decade.
The rise and impact of First Nations-led storytelling and creative leadership.
Inclusion frameworks that move beyond representation to create safer, more equitable workplaces.
The role of collaboration between agencies, creators and community organisations in achieving industry change.
Practical ideas and approaches that can be adapted and implemented by screen industries around the world.
Whether you are a filmmaker, producer, advocate or industry leader, this Global Lens session offers a valuable opportunity to learn from Australia's experience and contribute to the ongoing conversation about creating a more inclusive future for screen storytelling.
Click here to watch the panel. Watch time 1 hour.
