AIDC’s Indigenous Creators Program is a dedicated strand of sessions designed by and for First Nations practitioners to come together, share ideas and elevate the craft and business of First Nations stories.
Launched in 2019, the Indigenous Creators program welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners as well as First Nations practitioners from across the globe to AIDC each year. The program is targeted at all experience levels across the documentary and factual sector and is designed to bring together creators working in all forms of nonfiction screen content.
The 2025 Indigenous Creators Program will include a yarning circle, welcome networking event and daily sessions around topics such as pitching, storytelling, funding, and distribution for Indigenous-led stories.
The program takes place alongside AIDC’s yearly conference program, giving First Nations practitioners access to AIDC’s full suite of offerings including industry sessions, marketplace activities and networking events.
AIDC First Nations Producers Laurrie Mansfield and Devina McPherson will lead the AIDC 2025 Indigenous Creators Program. You can read more about Laurrie and Devina in this announcement.
Further details on new opportunities for the Indigenous Creators Program will be announced in early January with the full suite of sessions and events announced on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
“IN TIMES OF UPHEAVAL, FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVES AND STORYTELLING REMIND US OF WHAT IS IMPORTANT AS WE LOOK TO BETTER OUR WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE CHANGEMAKING PROJECTS THAT ARISE AND DEVELOP OUT OF THE 2025 AIDC PROGRAM.”
– LAURRIE MANSFIELD
AIDC FIRST NATIONS PRODUCER
To be eligible for the Indigenous Creators Program, simply register for an All Access Pass or Sessions Pass to attend AIDC 2025. Once registered, Indigenous practitioners will immediately be eligible to participate in all the program’s sessions.
To register for AIDC, visit our Passes page.
AIDC is working with Australian State and Territory screen agencies across the country to support Indigenous practitioners to attend AIDC. Information on how to apply for registration and travel support is outlined below.
AIDC is working with Australian State and Territory screen agencies across the country to support Indigenous practitioners to attend AIDC 2025.
For those applying from Victoria, please contact Kara Masters at kara.masters@vicscreen.vic.gov.au
For those applying from New South Wales, please contact Catherine Zealand at industry@screen.nsw.gov.au
For those applying from Queensland, please contact Christian Gesche at content@screenqld.com.au
For those applying from the Northern Territory, please contact Callam Yost at callam.yost@nt.gov.au
For those applying from Western Australia please contact Anastasia Lambetsos at anastasia.lambetsos@screenwest.com.au
For those applying from Tasmania, please contact Emma Moroney at emma.moroney@screen.tas.gov.au