Deane Williams

Deane Williams is Associate Professor in Film and Screen Studies, Monash University. Deane is a film historian specialising in documentary film history and Australian documentary authoring or editing 12 monographs and of numerous articles. From 2007-2017 he was foundation editor of Studies in Documentary Film a scholarly journal dedicated to the history and criticism of documentary. He has regularly served in leadership and community engagement positions.

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18 to 20 June 2027, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our Festival takes place, the Dja Dja Wurrung, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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18 to 20 June 2027, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our Festival takes place, the Dja Dja Wurrung, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Castlemaine Documentary Festival

18 to 20 June 2027, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our Festival takes place, the Dja Dja Wurrung, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

© 2026 Castlemaine Documentary Festival.

All rights reserved.