Staff

As Adelaide Film Festival’s Marketing Manager, Lewis oversees and implements AFF’s brand and communication strategy, marketing campaigns, digital channels and content.

Lewis established his place in the local arts scene as a Co-director of street magazine and creative collective Yewth, a freelance content creator for the likes of WOMADelaide, Illuminate Adelaide and Groovin The Moo, and spent five years honing his integrated marketing skill-set at leading independent agency, Fuller Brand Communication.

Alongside a passion for film and tech, Lewis DJs to dancefloors at music venues and nightclubs.

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Tara looks after our partnerships for the festival – if you are interested or want to explore how you can get involved in the fun, she’s your go to – and is always interested in exploring creative, exciting, and bespoke ways to collaborate and make memorable moments for your brand.

Tara’s background stems across account management in print, television, digital, and cinema advertising, as well as facilitating as a production assistant for a local film and commercial video production company. Studying Media Arts: Film and Television and completing her honours project in cinema advertising and promotional discourse at university, Tara has always had a strong appetite and appreciation for film and feels right at home at the Adelaide Film Festival.

If she’s not sitting back with a glass of South Australian red watching a film, in her spare time, Tara is also a singer-songwriter and teaches a Latin style of dance called Zouk.

Email Tara: [email protected]

Jo oversees Adelaide Film Festival’s philanthropic program, engaging with donors and other community contributors to AFF’s mission. She has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, having worked across a range of arts and education organisations, and is currently the Chair of United Nations Youth Australia’s Board. She holds a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Arts, and developed an appreciation for filmmaking as a craft sitting in on her Film major friends’ crits. Jo is passionate about connecting audiences with new and innovative films, and contributing to South Australia’s vibrant screen culture. Outside of the cinema, she loves seeing local bands play, rock climbing, and watching multi-hour video essays on niche topics.

Email Jo: [email protected]

Julianne serves as Adelaide Film Festival’s Special Initiatives Manager looking after EXPAND Lab and the print program publication.

Julianne has a rich background in the arts as a Creative Producer, Executive Director, Artistic Programmer, Curator and Arts Manager. She has made significant contributions to digital culture in Australia and internationally with leadership roles including Chair of International Symposium on Electronic Art from 2006–2013 and Chair of Emerging and Experimental, Australia Council for the Arts from 2013–2015. She is currently a board member of Open Space Contemporary Arts and sits on the External Advisory Board of Assemblage Centre for Creative Arts at Flinders University.

Julianne is also a founding member of the influential cyberfeminist digital artist group VNS Matrix, who formed in 1991 and continue to have their work included in significant exhibitions and publications worldwide.

Email Julianne: [email protected]

As Programming Coordinator, Bridget works closely with Gail to support the activities of the programming team. This includes everything from film submissions, to creating the printed program, AFF Youth and guest services. 

Bridget studied Screen Production at university, during which time she interned with Adelaide Film Festival. She previously assisted with programming at Adelaide Cinémathèque.

Tracey liaises with all media and filmmakers regarding stories, interviews and reviews and is the main contact regarding publicity at the Festival. A film and television communications specialist with 30 years with experience across production, distribution, festivals and industry strategy, Tracey runs her own dedicated boutique PR agency. When she can tear her eyes away from the screen, she is usually found busy in the kitchen, sipping on a natural wine and planning her next travel adventure.

Email Tracey: [email protected]