About Us
Supporting the professional leadership of aspirational women across the Australian screen industry.
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) supports the professional leadership of aspirational women in all sectors of the Australian screen industry — developing further skills, knowledge and connections through fellowships and programs.
Our vision is to achieve gender diversity in screen leadership, resulting in a greater breadth of storytelling, better company performances, innovation, and a more dynamic, inclusive and robust industry for everyone.
Our Values
Empowerment
The NMF encourages and exemplifies new visions of leadership, empowering those who identify as women to be leaders in the screen industry.
Inclusivity
The NMF values equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all facets of the screen industry.
Generosity
The NMF values generosity through sharing knowledge, resources and opportunities.
Curiosity
The NMF believes in life-long learning, and the constant search for growth and innovation.
“Celebrating one of the industry’s most extraordinary women”
Named in honour of one of the screen community’s most admired and accomplished leaders, the Natalie Miller Fellowship is the first program of its kind in Australia.
Natalie Miller AO is a visionary leader in the Australian screen industry. She has made and continues to make an astounding contribution to the film community through her distinguished career spanning over forty years.
A passionate supporter of independent films and filmmakers, Natalie has brought quality art-house cinema to Australia through her leadership at the Longford Cinema, as co-founder of Cinema Nova, one of Australia’s greatest independent cinemas, and as Executive Director of Sharmill Films, the only distribution company in Australia established and run by a woman. Natalie has served on many boards and committees in the screen industry, as well as other cultural organisations, and is currently a Director of the Board of the National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO).
In recognition of her many achievements, Natalie has been awarded an OAM and an AO for her contribution to the Australian film industry and for her mentoring of other women. The French government also made her a Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her promotion of French culture in Australia. And for her outstanding service to the screen industry, she has received lifetime achievement awards from the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia and the Screen Producers Association of Australia.
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