2025
Screen Industry Talk: No Money, No Film
Screen Conversations
Anyone involved in financing a feature gets close to tearing their hair out at some stage. Adelaide Film Festival CEO and Creative Director Mat Kesting and filmmakers share war stories and strategies, and how they remain clear-eyed and committed.
Runtime
60 Minutes
Anyone involved in financing a feature gets close to tearing their hair out at some stage. Jimpa producer Liam Heyen, The Fox producer Kristina Ceyton, Screen Australia's POCU Adviser Michele McDonald, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Partner Luke Dale, SAFC CEO Kate Croser and Adelaide Film Festival CEO and Creative Director Mat Kesting share war stories and strategies, and how they remain clear-eyed and committed.
Moderator: Sandy George
Moderator: Sandy George
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Year
2025
Type
Talk
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