We’re delighted to announce that Ingrid van den Berghe will be joining the Natalie Miller Fellowship as Ambassador. Ingrid van den Berghe is the Managing Director of the Luna Palace Cinemas in Perth. Having previously worked in the music industry, Ingrid opened Luna Cinemas in Leederville 25 years ago, with business partner Barry Peak. Not long after,Read More
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Wallis Cinemas initiative ‘Discover’ to support Australian films
We’re thrilled to hear the news that Wallis Cinemas has launched an initiative – ‘Discover‘ – designed to support and nourish Australian films. Sasha Close, Programming Manager at Wallis Cinemas and former recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship, was inspired to create the program after travelling overseas on her secondment undertaken with support from theRead More
Kristy Matheson shares the impact the Fellowship has made on her career
We recently chatted to Kristy Matheson, the 2017 recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship, about what the Fellowship means to her, the impact it’s had on her career and why it’s important to keep applying and refining your proposal. Kristy Matheson is the Director of Film Programs at the Australian Centre for the Moving ImageRead More
Welcome to Jennifer Peedom, Ambassador for NMF
We’re excited to announce that Jennifer Peedom will be joining the Natalie Miller Fellowship as an Ambassador. Jen is a BAFTA nominated director, known for her gripping, intimate portraits of people in extreme circumstances. Her credits include LIVING THE END, SOLO, SHERPA and MOUNTAIN. Her films have played at multiple A-list international festivals, including Telluride,Read More
Village Roadshow signs five year sponsorship of the Natalie Miller Fellowship
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) is pleased to announce Village Roadshow’s appointment as co-sponsor of the annual Fellowship. The global entertainment company will provide $50,000 cash over five years to support the NMF’s mission to recognise and nurture the next generation of female leaders in the Australian screen community and inspire them to reach theRead More
New funding champions skilled women in screen
The Victorian Government will provide up to $85,000 to build the leadership skills and professional expertise of women working in the film and television industry. Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley congratulated the 15 recipients funded through Film Victoria’s Women’s Professional and Leadership Development Program to undertake a range of tailored opportunities to diversify theirRead More
Applications Now Open for the 2018 Natalie Miller Fellowship
The Natalie Miller Fellowship invites women in the Australian screen industry to apply for its annual grant of up to $20,000. Our mission is to inspire female leadership and this grant is designed to recognise, nurture and empower the next generation of female leaders in the screen industry. Applications are open to all women inRead More
Sue Maslin inducted into 2018 Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Congratulations to NMF President Sue Maslin, whose life-long commitment to gender equality has again been recognised through her induction into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Victorian Honour Roll of Women is an ongoing, year round, program which recognises and celebrates the wide-ranging and lasting contributions made by Victorian women. The women acknowledged haveRead More
Kerry Gardner awarded AM
NMF Ambassador Kerry Gardner has been recognised in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List with an AM. Kerry Gardner AM was made a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community through her support for a range of cultural, social justice and environmental conservation organisations. Kerry wasRead More
We’re Hiring!
NMF Administrator The NMF are looking to hire an Administrator to work with us for one day per week. The position will provide administrative support to the Committee of Management of the Natalie Miller Fellowship. The Administrator will also manage operational aspects of promotion, sponsorship and budgets and is the main point of contact forRead More