Alter State Gathering: Friday

Explore the world of screen, gaming and creative careers.

Participate in multiple sessions, come and go as you like. Open to film makers and creatives of all kinds.

These sessions will make professional networking more welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Learn practical insights and new ideas for the future of inclusive creative industries.

PROGRAM

12.00pm – 12.30pm: Arrival
Light lunch provided

12.30pm – 1.30pm: Salon: Aunty’s Place
The Salon is a new experience open to emerging and established artists grounding us all in community and collaboration. Together all attendees will be weaving the tapestry of community, connected through yarning to create an inclusive future for all.

1.30pm – 2.40pm: Circular Discussion: Disabled Screen Stories Reaching Mainstream Audience
In this session filmmakers and game developers share how their stories have connected with audiences around the world. Learn how they told these screen stories and the accessible (or not so accessible) path they took to get there. This isn’t your typical panel discussion. You are invited to take part in a creative and tactile way.

2.40pm – 3.00pm: Break
Afternoon tea provided

3.00pm – 5.00pm: Market Co-Design

This session packs in multiple opportunities to have your say on what an accessible marketplace can be. Market leaders (directors, CEOs) from across Australia will be joining Deaf and Disabled artists to discuss what inclusion for pitching, presenting and spaces means to them. There are many ways to contribute, including:

• Phone for voice messaging
• Writing stations
• Relaxed space for quiet contemplation
• Spaces inside and outside
• Industry experts for questions
• Community guides who want to make sure your voice is heard

You can move from station to station. Don’t miss out on this co-design for the future of Deaf and Disabled creatives across Australia.