Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Finally, female screen directors are starting to receive the creative recognition they deserve. Women have been at the forefront of filmmaking from its inception over a century ago, yet Chloe Zhao’s recent Oscar victory makes her only the second woman in history — and the first woman of colour — to win the top prize.
How do you tell your story, when you’re excluded from the frame? In this edition, streaming live from 1.00 – 2.00 pm, Hattie Archibald will speak with fellow AFTRS alumni Gillian Armstrong, Samantha Lang, Vanessa Gazy and Unjoo Moon about their experiences bringing their vision to the screen.
They’ll touch on some important and timely questions: is there a truly female perspective when it comes to telling screen stories? Do female directors bring female characters to the screen in unique ways? We’ll also explore how the challenges, opportunities and issues confronting female directors have changed over time and what the future looks like for women in the Australian screen industries.
Learn more about our panellists:
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au/meet-the-creators
Subscribe for more from AFTRS:
↳ hyperurl.co/AFTRS_Subscribe
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Meet the Creators @ AFTRS & ACMI is a series of free, live-streamed events for the screen and broadcast industry presented by AFTRS, ACMI and Media Mentors Australia with support from Film Victoria. Hosted at AFTRS and ACMI with a small live audience, the events will feature inspiring discussions with industry luminaries and leaders, sharing insights into their current projects, programming, careers, and challenges.
When:
Second Tuesday of the month at AFTRS 6.00 pm AEST
Fourth Tuesday of the month at ACMI X 6.00 pm AEST
Where: Watch the live stream on the AFTRS/ACMI YouTube channel
Recordings will be available for catch-up viewing following the stream.
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Talk to AFTRS:
↳ Facebook: facebook.com/aftrs
↳ Twitter: twitter.com/aftrs
↳ Instagram: instagram.com/aftrs
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Watch other episodes of MEET THE CREATORS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3Tia5QP7CNXoUCpfrWYRCxilV
Watch our TOP TIPS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3Tib3GcPHFjI_Z4fuqS5q1wTI
Watch our MASTERCLASSES:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3TiZ7yhvUq1ovuqbXQ9r8-nwO
Watch our STAFF PICKS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3TiYUKRguacZtoSaUWEN-jUgP
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Find out more about the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS):
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au
Finally, female screen directors are starting to receive the creative recognition they deserve. Women have been at the forefront of filmmaking from its inception over a century ago, yet Chloe Zhao’s recent Oscar victory makes her only the second woman in history — and the first woman of colour — to win the top prize.
How do you tell your story, when you’re excluded from the frame? In this edition, streaming live from 1.00 – 2.00 pm, Hattie Archibald will speak with fellow AFTRS alumni Gillian Armstrong, Samantha Lang, Vanessa Gazy and Unjoo Moon about their experiences bringing their vision to the screen.
They’ll touch on some important and timely questions: is there a truly female perspective when it comes to telling screen stories? Do female directors bring female characters to the screen in unique ways? We’ll also explore how the challenges, opportunities and issues confronting female directors have changed over time and what the future looks like for women in the Australian screen industries.
Learn more about our panellists:
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au/meet-the-creators
Subscribe for more from AFTRS:
↳ hyperurl.co/AFTRS_Subscribe
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Meet the Creators @ AFTRS & ACMI is a series of free, live-streamed events for the screen and broadcast industry presented by AFTRS, ACMI and Media Mentors Australia with support from Film Victoria. Hosted at AFTRS and ACMI with a small live audience, the events will feature inspiring discussions with industry luminaries and leaders, sharing insights into their current projects, programming, careers, and challenges.
When:
Second Tuesday of the month at AFTRS 6.00 pm AEST
Fourth Tuesday of the month at ACMI X 6.00 pm AEST
Where: Watch the live stream on the AFTRS/ACMI YouTube channel
Recordings will be available for catch-up viewing following the stream.
--
Talk to AFTRS:
↳ Facebook: facebook.com/aftrs
↳ Twitter: twitter.com/aftrs
↳ Instagram: instagram.com/aftrs
--
Watch other episodes of MEET THE CREATORS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3Tia5QP7CNXoUCpfrWYRCxilV
Watch our TOP TIPS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3Tib3GcPHFjI_Z4fuqS5q1wTI
Watch our MASTERCLASSES:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3TiZ7yhvUq1ovuqbXQ9r8-nwO
Watch our STAFF PICKS:
↳ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJBWtsi3TiYUKRguacZtoSaUWEN-jUgP
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Find out more about the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS):
↳ https://www.aftrs.edu.au
