About AFDIF
Breaking Boundaries, Bridging Cultures
Why Diversity Matters
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.
Diversity in Australia
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.
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.
OUR VALUES
Diversity
Innovation
Teamwork
Quality
Equality
Passion
Organisation and promotion of annual film festivals to focus on film makers and stories from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Working with partners of the association to achieve common goals in digital and audiovisual storytelling.
Arrangement and promotion of a biannual conference to bring together filmmakers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Showcase digital content made by minority groups, and which focuses on diversity and inclusion.
Help and support film makers from minority groups to develop content and tell their stories.
