The Australian population is diverse, and we believe that everyone's stories should be heard. We aim to provide better opportunities for individuals to share their unique perspectives with audiences.
How do we know all this?
AFDIF is always looking to collaborate with like-minded associations and other organisations. Reports produced by the Screen Diversity Inclusion Network (SDIN) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) clearly show a big gap in equality. AFDIF would like to raise awareness about this and create opportunities for those who have been neglected. We understand that blaming the system will not initiate change. Change can only happen if we create more platforms which are easy to access.
AFDIF believes that screen, media and performing arts content is a hugely influential and important shaper of Australian culture. AFDIF 's main goal is to provide a platform to those individuals who are passionate and trying to create better content. More diverse stories will make the audiences a richer and more reflective picture of contemporary Australia. AFDIF also recognises that organisations, culture and creativity benefit from diversity and inclusion. This will increase the chances for an inclusive culture, and could contribute to the Australian film and arts industry.
Jason Ken is a Director, digital media teacher and video content creator. He has directed TV shows for Channel 44 such as Our Time and the SA Sport Show.
Adam is a disabled artist who turned to filmmaking and writing to treat his CPTSD and to aid in recovery from a broken back and 16 month Rehabilitation. In 2018 Adam established Cabana Productions – the 2020 and 2021 Onkaparinga ON Business Award winners for Professional Services. In 2022 Adam was voted one of InDaily’s 40 Under 40.
Faheem Samejo, the aspiring filmmaker from Adelaide, is making waves in the world of cinema! A graduate of Adelaide College of Arts, Faheem runs Silverline Films, a thriving Adelaide-based Film Production Company.
Josh Trevorrow is a proud Ngarrindjeri man. His father was a survivor of the stolen generation. He has a profoundly personal calling to storytelling. His mandate is to support a thriving sector for South Australian First Nations filmmakers. He participated in two South Australian Film Corporation/Screen NT/Centralised initiatives in Alice Springs and Adelaide.
AFDIF acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.