WELCOME TO THE CASTLEMAINE DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
the home of documentary in regional Victoria
For over 10 years, we’ve been the home of documentary in Central Victoria.
Our next festival will be held in mid-winter, 2025. Until then, enjoy our year-round events with Club CDoc.
A hub of screen culture in regional Victoria, Club CDoc runs pop-up screenings, filmmaking workshops, industry networking events, a monthly social gathering, and more!
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Free Legals & Ethics Talk
Join us for a free Legals & Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking masterclass:
We’ll break down the must-know legalities to keep your film above board, and explore how to handle real stories with care and integrity. In conversation with Impact Producer Alex Kelly, Documentary Filmmaker Hollie Fifer, and Entertainment Lawyer, Shaun Miller, you’ll learn about the essentials to protect your film – and your subjects. This insightful session will explore the balance between captivating narratives, respecting individuals, and driving audience impact. Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, musician, or just curious about the ethics of storytelling, you won’t want to miss this free masterclass. Get ready to deepen your understanding and spark your creativity!
Hollie Fifer is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose debut feature, The Opposition, screened in over 35 countries and won multiple awards. Her latest short, Unbalanced, premiered on The Age/Sydney Morning Herald’s Vox Dox series. Hollie serves on the boards of AIDC and GIPA and has taught Documentary Directing at NIDA and AFTRS.
Alex Kelly is a filmmaker and organiser based on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Working across film, communications and troublemaking, Alex connects the disciplines of art, communications and social change. Alex is a member of the Unquiet Collective and her artistic focus is the futuring practice The Things We Did Next.
Shaun Miller is a Melbourne-based lawyer with over 20 years of expertise in film and entertainment law. In 2010, Shaun founded Shaun Miller Lawyers, a firm specialising in legal services for production companies across all stages of content creation, from development to distribution. Shaun also has a background in film distribution and exhibition through his work with Sharmill Films and Cinema Nova.
Saturday 19 October 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Castlemaine Community House
Guest Speakers:
Alex Kelly (Impact Producer/Director)
Hollie Fifer (Documentary Filmmaker)
Shaun Miller (Entertainment Lawyer)
WORKSHOP 1: Sound & Vision
Saturday 9 November 2024
11:30am - 5:30pm
Castlemaine Community House
Facilitators:
Leonie Van Eyk
Helen Gaynor
Lynne Butler
Get hands-on with the technical side of filmmaking in this workshop.
Learn how to capture great sound and shoot great footage. You’ll learn tips on lighting, framing, and explore the use of movement. We’ll cover how to handle unexpected challenges and learn how to apply your new knowledge to a range of equipment – be it an iPhone, or a professional camera. This is your chance to sharpen your skills and make your film shine!
PRICE:
Full: $120
Concession: $100
Club CDoc Member: $80
BUNDLE prices available!
Free for First Nations community
