The Cultural Geography Study Group of the Institute of Australian Geographers is excited to be organising a pre-conference workshop on documentary-making at the 2019 Institute of Australian Geographers Annual Conference in Hobart, to be run by distinguished Australian film-maker Molly Reynolds. 

The workshop is free of charge and open to all, including geographers from all subdisciplines. You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend. Full details and RSVP below, and also at http://cultgeogau.wordpress.com.

Best wishes,

Michele Lobo, Michelle Duffy and Vickie Zhang

Cultural Geography Study Group Convenors 

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Tuesday July 9, 2019, 10am – 4pm 

at The University of Tasmania, Hobart

Institute of Australian Geographers Annual Conference

Molly is a film-maker and cross-platform storyteller, whose documentaries (including Another Country, Twelve Canoes) have played at leading film festivals around the world. Molly has worked and filmed extensively with the Yolngu people of Ramingining in the Northern Territory, producing a suite of award-winning documentary films and other screen-based media on changing life in the region.

The workshop aims to have a practical focus, for geographers interested in incorporating documentary productions and techniques in their research. The event is targeted towards those curious about video and documentary, but perhaps not yet sure if it’s for them, or how to get started. There will be plenty of time for casual discussion and, as always, our pre-conference workshops are a great chance for new graduate students to meet some friendly faces before the conference begins. There will also be more than enough time to stroll from the event to the conference’s opening plenary at 5pm.

The workshop is free of charge and open to all, including geographers from all subdisciplines. You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend. RSVP by Friday June 14 to Vickie Zhang <[log in to unmask]>

The day will be presented in three parts, with breaks in between to discuss ideas and mingle.

SESSION 1: I Want to Make a Documentary: How?

10.00 – 11.30am

This session is a wide-ranging discussion on how to get started. It will include ways to craft an idea into a strong concept, considerations for sound and camera in the field, choosing post-production pathways, working with talent, finding an audience, containing costs and general rules of engagement.

SESSION 2: Defining Moments in Documentary

12.00 – 1.30pm

An eclectic collection of shots and scenes that speak to the influences on and potency of the documentary form will be screened and discussed. What makes these images powerful and, in turn, resonate with audience? Philosophical topics such as at what point does the observer become the participant will be mooted.

SESSION 3: Meet the Makers

2.30 – 4pm

A panel discussion with Geographers who have been bold enough to make a documentary. We will explore the intersection between their work and film-making and find out about lessons learnt.