In a media environment that is dominated by streaming giants, algorithms, and excess of commercial content, a new generation of artists and filmmakers are taking back the narrative.

This panel brings together Melbourne based film collectives and communities who are striving to rewrite the rules of cinema through experimental, authentic, and collaborative projects. Ranging from honest representation to alternative screening spaces, these collectives are not only reshaping how films are developed but makes us dive deeper into their true purpose. Join us for a conversation on radical storytelling, creative authority, and experimental practice and understanding how these artists balance the demands of the industry while working outside the mainstream.

This panel invites us to reimagine our perspective on what cinema can be- community-focused, human driven, and a platform for transformation.

Guest Panellists include Chris C.F. (Writer / Director / Producer / Editor, Co-Founder of Dogmilk Films, Sipakatuo and Cut By Dog Productions), Saara Lamberg (Writer, Director, Producer, Actor, Saara Lamberg and Filmonik Melbourne)

Moderated by Vrindaa Raheja, Student (Master of Communications and Media Studies, Monash University)

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