ABC & AIDC announce 2024 Indigenous Documentary Placement Recipient
Alice Springs-based Palawa woman Anna-Marie Harding to work with the ABC in Sydney for four months
We are pleased to announce that award-winning cinematographer Anna-Marie Harding has been named the 2024 recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement. The initiative is co-presented by the ABC and the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) to fast-track the careers of Indigenous creatives in the screen industry.
Anna-Marie is a director and cinematographer who has won Australian Cinematographers Society state awards in the wildlife and short film categories. A video journalist at Indigenous Community Television, her previous experience is with PAW Media as a community video producer and a reporter with Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association Radio.
Anna-Marie will be embedded in the ABC Indigenous team for four months in a paid placement that provides an opportunity to develop her professional skills across documentary, factual development and production.
A proud Palawa woman, based in Alice Springs, Anna-Marie aspires to continue her impactful work in wildlife and First Nations content, leaving a lasting mark on the film industry and the communities she serves.
“The AIDC ABC Indigenous Documentary Placement is an amazing opportunity for me. Living in remote Alice Springs, I often miss out on networking opportunities, so being able to meet industry professionals outside of our small yet incredibly talented community of Territory filmmakers will be invaluable,” said Anna-Marie.
“I’m excited to gain insights into the ABC’s processes and to improve my skills in factual storytelling and content creation. This experience will not only advance my career but also help me amplify Indigenous voices in the media and hopefully establish a lasting relationship with the ABC for the future.”
“Anna-Marie is a welcome addition to our team working across our factual slate,” said ABC Chief Content Officer, Chris Oliver-Taylor.
“The ABC is committed to supporting Indigenous creatives and stories that explore and reflect the enormous diversity of our country. We’re thrilled to provide an opportunity in partnership with the AIDC to create meaningful employment pathways and foster a greater diversity of voices in the Australian screen sector.”
“Congratulations to AIDC Leading Light and Indigenous Creators Program alumni Anna-Marie Harding on being selected for this year’s Indigenous Documentary Placement with the ABC Indigenous team,” said AIDC CEO and Creative Director, Natasha Gadd.
“AIDC is proud to co-present professional development programs that support First Nations filmmakers to sharpen craft, build new industry connections and find new pathways to tell stories. We’re looking forward to tracking what Anna-Marie will bring to the placement, as well as the new skills and career opportunities she will take away from the experience.”
Anna-Marie holds a BA in Journalism from James Cook University and a MA in Wildlife Documentary Production from Salford University.
The first recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement program in 2021 was award-winning filmmaker, and descendent of the Yuin and Awabakal nations, Daniel King.
In 2022 the recipient was Perun Bonser, a Ngarluma writer and director based in Boorloo / Perth, whose work has focused on telling the stories of First Nations peoples. Perun is now the First Nations Executive at Screenwest.
Click here for more information about the Indigenous Documentary Placement initiative.
Media contact
Nikki Tugwell, ABC Communications
tugwell.nikki@abc.net.au