The Natalie Miller Fellowship invites women in the Australian screen industry to apply for its annual grant of up to $20,000, designed to inspire the next generation of female leaders to achieve outstanding success at the top of their fields. Established in 2011 to recognise the unique ... [Continue Reading]
Announcements
Screen Industry Powerhouse & Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s Mitu Bhowmick joins the NMF
Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) has today announced the appointment of Mitu Bhowmick to the NMF committee. The Melbourne-based role will see Bhowmick join existing committee members Sue Maslin AO, Sandra Sdraulig AM, Julia Adams, Aida Innocente, Heather Webb, Stephanie Mills, Cheryl ... [Continue Reading]
NMF wishes Committee Member Alicia Brescianini well as she leaves the NMF
It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Committee member, Alicia Brescianini this month. After a busy 2019, and predictably bigger 2020, Alicia steps down from her role at the Natalie Miller Fellowship after five years of service. Sue Maslin AO, President of the Natalie ... [Continue Reading]
Creative Studio, KOJO, signs five year sponsorship of NMF
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) is pleased to announce creative studio, KOJO, has been appointed as co-sponsor of the annual Fellowship. The independent sports and entertainment studio will provide $50,000 cash over five years to support the not-for-profit’s mission to recognise and nurture ... [Continue Reading]
Anna Kaplan announced as eighth recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship.
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) is thrilled to announce on the gala eve of the 2019 Australian International Movie Convention that Australian producer, Anna Kaplan, has received this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship. Established in 2011 to recognise the unique contribution of ... [Continue Reading]
We’re thrilled to announce former WIFT Toronto CEO Heather Webb joins NMF committee
The former CEO of Women in Film and Television (WIFT) Toronto Heather Webb has joined the Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) committee. The Sydney-based role sees Webb join existing committee members Sue Maslin AO, Sandra Sdraulig AM, Julia Adams, Aida Innocente, Alicia Brescianini, ... [Continue Reading]
Speakers Announced for the 2019 Brilliant Careers Leadership Forum
We're excited to announce the Guest Speakers for the 2019 Brilliant Careers Leadership Forum. Richmond Football Club president, Peggy O’Neal AO, Fremantle CEO Asia Pacific Chris Oliver-Taylor, filmmaker, Genevieve Bailey (I Am Eleven, Happy Sad Man), media entrepreneur, company director and ... [Continue Reading]
This Changes Everything – an investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood
We're thrilled to announce that we'll be screening the documentary This Changes Everything, directed by Tom Donahue, on October 24th at HOYTS Melbourne Central, with pre-screening networking drinks, as part of our 2019 Brilliant Careers Leadership Forum (find out more and purchase tickets ... [Continue Reading]
The Natalie Miller Fellowship and Film Victoria launch ‘Brilliant Careers Leadership Forum 2019’
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) and Film Victoria are proud to announce the launch of the Brilliant Careers Leadership Forum 2019 to be held in Melbourne from 24 – 25th October, which aims to foster skills to encourage female leadership in the Australian screen industry. Building upon the ... [Continue Reading]
In celebration of Chrissy Thomson
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Chrissy Thomson, founder and guiding spirit of the Natalie Miller Fellowship. Chrissy served on the NMF Committee from 2010 - 2016 and is greatly missed by all who knew her. We would like to share this piece, written by Jan Epstein, in honour of ... [Continue Reading]