Almost Perfect Producers
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We're excited to announce the three winners from our Produce Perfect workshop program which included 10 emerging producers from Western Sydney, mentored by SPA’s Peter Herbert. The three winners are...
Far from West Africa
I still can't imagine how far I am from West Africa, where I grew up. I miss my incredible and talented people, who are challenging and changing the perspectives of Africa and Africans...
A gathering of the tribes to celebrate Mouna Zaylah!
Having farewelled Mouna Zaylah last Friday after 17 years at I.C.E. the wonderful Alissar Chidiac offers a glimpse into the blood sweat and tears she has poured into the countless projects over the years...
Returning Home to Western Sydney
After moving to Melbourne to pursue film I have always felt the urge to represent Western Sydney through a positive lens, where cultural identities and emotional tenderness are prevalent in this community. In late March 2016 I was given the opportunity to tell my local...
Interview with Kahotep on the making of Rope of Hope
Music has the power to influence and change people’s feelings and thoughts. Therefore music can be used as a great weapon to dismantle negativity or xenophobia and stigmas....
Interview with the artists behind “Why are you filming? We will soon be dead”
My artwork is about the struggle of asylum seekers specifically the boat journey. The video is real footage I shot with my phone as soon as we entered Australian waters. Although there was lots of stories and memories to choose from my trip to depict...
It’s a wrap! ; )
Seconds before the audience entered the performance space at ICE, Director Sally Sussman gathered us all in a circle and made us just contemplate, breathe and exhale… Just be in the moment. Nasrin interrupts: “What’s this? Are we preparing for a war?!”. Laughter broke the silence...
Funny Ideas – Advice from Sophia Zachariou
Here are Sophia’s 15 top tips for new screen content producers...
2 Years working as ICE’s Venue & Reception Officer
[gallery] I’ve found myself on a little wooden ferry in Sydney Harbour whilst a summer storm breaks overhead, I’ve walked through the streets of Parramatta on a Friday night with a group of 20 people, a megaphone and a hi-viz vest, I’ve sat between Héctor Zamora...
The Making of ‘Grass Roots’ – The Trailer
‘Grass Roots’ is about what it’s like growing up as an immigrant in Western Sydney (in particular, in the Fairfield, Cabramatta region). It draws on the life-long friendships that are forged within our socio-economic bubble, from the career choices we make and our parent’s expectations,...