Monday 27 February to Thursday 1 March, Glenelg, Adelaide
South Australia

The Australian International Documentary Conference is Australia's only documentary conference that consistently attracts key figures from the Australian and international documentary industry.  Boasting a strong marketplace and various opportunities for delegates, this Conference is the place to: NETWORK, DEAL, INSPIRE, BE INSPIRED

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Program Highlights - Key Addresses

Key Address - Ruth Harley, CEO, Screen Australia

Key Address - Christian Murphy: The Global Content Market

Key Address - Tom Perlmutter: The Canadian Model

Key Address - Kevin Dickie: Discovery Networks and the Region

Key Address - Mostafa Nagy, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel

Key Address - Nick Fraser: Why Documentary Matters

End Note Address - Paul French: Two Billion Eyeballs

 

View the full program here.

 

Full Program Released

The 2012 Conference program includes seven key sessions - not just one keynote.

In addition to these key sessions, there will be a number of case studies, workshops and conversations.

We will screen eight films in full and celebrate the filmmakers as part of our F4 screening program.

The hot topics include factual programming for kids, the global content market, the cultural dimension of content funding, Dr. Ruth Harley will provide an update on the convergence review and will debate the definition of documentary.

To view the full program, click here.

 

Content Seekers Attending the 2012 Conference

Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet with these high profile Content Seekers, at the 2012 Conference - register now.

If you're a Content Seeker and you're not on this list, register now. We have new content ready for your to view.

The full program will be announced on Monday 30 January.

 

- John Lindsay, KCTS9, USA - Vice President, Head of National/International Productions

- Emma Dively, KCTS9, USA - Content Development Co-ordinator

- Ewan Angus, BBC Scotland - Commissioning Editor

- Mette Hoffmann Meyer, DR-Danish Broadcast Corporation, Denmark - Head of Documentaries

- Tom Koch, PBS International, USA - Vice President, PBS Distribution

- Emile Guertin, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Singapore - Executive Producer - Production & Development

- Joan Morselt, VPRO, Netherlands - Documentary Acquisitions

- Wang Yue, Beijing TV, China - Producer

- Zheng Cao, Beijing TV, China - Deputy Director

- Wen Han, CCTV Documentary Channel, China - Head of Planning Section

- Yan Shi, CCTV Documentary Channel, China - Deputy Managing Director

- Nobuo Isobe, NHK Enterprises, Inc., Japan - Executive Producer: Strategy Unit International Business Group

- Michael Kot, Entertainment One Television, Canada - Senior Vice President, Factual Entertainment

- Cynthia Lopez, American Documentary | POV, USA - Executive Vice President | Co-Executive Producer,

- Christian Murphy, A+E Networks, USA - Senior Vice President, International Programming & Marketing

- Catherine Olsen, CBC News Network, Canada - Executive Producer of Documentaries and Commissioning Editor The Passionate Eye

- Anna Miralis, Channel 4, UK - Editor

- Tom Perlmutter, National Film Board, Canada - Film Commissioner and Chair

- Nick Fraser, BBC Storyville, UK - Commissioning Editor

- Kevin Dickie, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Singapore - Senior Vice President, Content Group

- Charles Schuerhoff, PBS International, USA - Director of Acquisitions

- Christine Reisen, ARTE France - Senior Commissioning Editor

- Mandy Pattinson, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Australia - Senior Vice President and General Manager

- Jonathan Rudd, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Australia - Programming Director

- Alan Erson, ABC TV, Australia - Head of Documentary

- Anita Brown, ABC TV, Australia - Commissioning Editor Factual Entertainment

- Ben Nguyen, SBS, Australia - Senior Programmer Documentary and Factual

- Chris Thorburn, ABC TV, Australia - Commissioning Editor, Contemporary

- Dena Curtis, ABC TV, Australia - Commissioning Editor

- Edwina Waddy, ABC TV, Australia - Development Producer

- Fiona Gilroy, Naked Flame Productions, Australia - Acquisitions and Sales Manager

- Jane Roscoe, SBS, Australia - Network Programmer

- Jennifer Collins, ABC TV, Australia - Head of Factual

- John Godfrey, SBS, Australia - Commissioning Editor, Documentaries

- Karina Holden, ABC TV, Australia - Commissioning Editor, Science and Natural History

- Katherine Thomas, BBC Worldwide Australia - Programme Manager - BBC Knowledge

- Lara Von Ahlefeldt, SBS, Australia - Content Sales Manager

- Michelle Maio, Naked Flame Productions, Australia - Content Sales and Acquisitions Co-Ordinator

- Olivia Humphrey, Kanopy, Australia - Managing Director

- Sam Brown, BBC Worldwide Australia - Programme Assistant - BBC Knowledge

- Wendy Stahel, SBS, Australia - Video Manager

- Natalia Almada, Director, Mexico

- Ruth Harley, Screen Australia, Australia - Chief Executive Officer

- Annie Goldson, Occasional Productions, New Zealand - Producer and Director

For more information, click here

View the interactive online delegate list for more information on the Content Seekers, and others attending the 2012 Conference.

 

Register Before 27 January and Submit to Screening Room for Free

Each delegate receives a free Videotheque and Trailer Park submission with their registration.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 27 January 2012.

Register now to receive your free coupon code, and begin your submission.

The sooner you register the sooner you can submit and begin marketing your project to registered Content Seekers.

For more information on Videotheque and Trailer Park, click here.

 

F4 Master Filmmakers Announced

Phil Grabsky, Filmmaker, Seventh Art, UK 
Screening The Boy Who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan 2004 & The Boy, Mir - Ten Years in Afghanistan 2011

Natalia Almada, Director, Mexico
Screening El General 2009 & El Velador 2011

Annie Goldson, Producer and Director, Occasional Productions, New Zealand
Screening Punitive Damage 1999 & Brother Number One 2011

Weijun Chen, Director and Producer, China
Screening The Biggest Chinese Restaurant In The World 2008 & another TBC

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Image from El Velador,  Natalia Almada
 

Pitch Your Ideas at The Conference

AIDC has teamed up with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific and KCTS9 USA to offer producers and directors an opportunity to pitch their documentary ideas and gain development funding.

Successful applicants will pitch their story ideas in person at the 2012 Conference, to DNAP and KCTS9 executives... Read more

The Conference is Open for Business

The registrations and submissions are pouring in, the program is fast taking shape.

And the following industry executives are presenting key addresses and masterclasses during AIDC 2012.

Tom Perlmutter, Film Commissioner and Chair of the National Film Board, Canada Tom has notably revitalised documentary and animation programming, forged critical ties with important partners abroad and provided greater accessibility to up-and-coming filmmakers and those from cultural minorities. Under his aegis, the NFB has won many prestigious nominations and awards, including its first Emmy® nomination as well as four Oscar® nominations and two Oscar® wins ... Read more

Natalia Almada, Director, Mexico Recipient of the 2009 Sundance Documentary Directing Award for her film “El General,” Almada’s most recent film “El Velador” premiered at New Directors/New Films and the Cannes' Directors' Fortnight. Her previous credits include “Al Otro Lado,” her award-winning debut feature documentary about immigration, drug trafficking and corrido music. Almada’s films have screened at The Sundance Film Festival, The Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim Museum and have broadcast on the award-winning series POV... Read more

Kevin Dickie, Senior Vice President, Content Group Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Singapore Kevin is responsible for shaping the overall vision and direction of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s (DNAP) portfolio of seven brands – Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Home & Health, Discovery Turbo, and Discovery HD World. He oversees all programming and scheduling, etc and is charged with identifying strategic brand extension opportunities beyond television.... Read more

Ruth Harley, Chief Executive Officer, Screen Australia, Australia Ruth has more than 20 years experience in the cultural and media sectors. Her previous roles include Commissioning Editor of TVNZ, inaugural CEO of television funding agency New Zealand On Air, and National Media Director of Saatchi and Saatchi. She also held a senior management role at the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council... Read more

Annie Goldson, Producer and Director, Occasional Productions, New Zealand Annie has been producing and directing award-winning documentaries for two decades. Her best-known titles include Punitive Damage, Georgie Girl, An Island Calling and Brother Number One. Her works have won over 50 major awards at international film festivals and have sold to most of major broadcasters in the world including HBO, POV (PBS), C4, the CBC, the ABC and ARD... Read more

Confirmed Broadcasters

The following broadcasters are confirmed, with more registering each week.

ABC, SBS, Discovery Channel, Fox International Channels, BBC Storyville, ARTE France, BBC Scotland, More 4, NFB, KCTS 9, DR TV, AETN.

 

Nominations Called for Stanley Hawes Award

The AIDC Board is calling for nominations for the 2012 Stanley Hawes Award, the most prestigious industry recognition for contributions to Australian documentary.

AIDC continues the tradition of this important award and presents the $5,000 prize each year, at the Conference... Read more.

 

 

The Conference is Back to the Beach

We are excited to host The 2012 Conference right on the beachfront at Glenelg, Adelaide - the perfect location to enjoy the Australian summer.

Delegates can relax after their busy conference day with a walk along the sandy beach or a swim in the clear, warm waters.

Glenelg, Adelaide is a vibrant seaside shopping and dining community, so there are plenty of opportunities for delegates to enjoy a bite to eat, some retail therapy, and the relaxing atmosphere of life by the sea... Read more.