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
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UTA promotes eight new partners, including Bec Smith
The United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced that they have promoted eight agents to partner, from across UTA’s businesses including theatre, music, TV, movies and video games. We were delighted to see Bec Smith included on this list of partners, alongside Ophir Lupu, Jacob Fenton, Ken Fermaglich, Susie Fox, Ben Jacobson and John Sacks. A formerRead More
NMF President, Sue Maslin, appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia
We’re thrilled to announce that NMF’s President, Sue Maslin, has been appointed an officer (AO) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for her incredible contribution to the Australian screen industry. The Order of Australia is the principal means of recognising outstanding members of the community at a national level. Congratulations Sue! With experience spanningRead More
Welcome to Ingrid van den Berghe, Ambassador for NMF
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
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