The PORT ADELAIDE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION FILM FESTIVAL was born to great success in 2022. Our mission is to recognise and showcase films that represent cultural diversity, underrepresented and minority groups in our communities.
Held on 25th August 2023
ODEON STAR
Semaphore
This event is proudly supported by a City of PAE grant
AWARD SPEACHES
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST COSTUME/SET DESIGN
BEST ACTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
TRAILER
We apologize for the limited wheelchair access at our venue. Due to the age and architectural constraints of the building, we are facing some limitations. However, we are committed to finding a solution and have started exploring different venues for next year’s event. Our team is working hard to accommodate all visitors, but currently, only cinema 2 and 3 have wheelchair accessible spots available. Please refer to the ticket booking tabs for more information or call the cinema on (08) 8341 5988. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this process. we have implemented a solution to address this. We will be live-streaming the event, allowing community groups and individuals who are unable to physically attend but still wish to participate, to have the opportunity to do so. If you are interested in accessing the live stream, kindly send an email to info@padiff.com, and we will provide you with a private link for streaming. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
OUR SELECTION TEAM
JUDGES
Sam Matthews
Sam Matthews is a film director with an extensive background in post-production. Her breakthrough webseries profiling gender diverse Australian artists – ‘Unboxed’ – launched on ABC in 2018. The series was screened at festivals worldwide and won numerous awards including ‘Best Documentary or Educational Series’ at the International Academy of Web Television Awards in Los Angeles.
Adam Gerard
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.
Nara Wilson
Nara Wilson is a proud Wirangu, Kokatha and Larrakia woman based on Peramangk country in the Adelaide Hills and is a screen and digital producer. Her working background of the past eight years has been in the First Nations film and arts space helping curate more South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories to the screen. Her passion lies and is focused on producing and developing First Nations stories in all art forms.
Faheem Samejo
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. With an impressive list of credits, Faheem co-produced the captivating feature film "SHOTCUT" and served as an executive producer for the award-winning masterpiece "KUKRI." The latter delves into the chilling story of Serial Killer Javed Iqbal, enthralling audiences at global film festivals, including the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.