Screen NSW invites you to Gathering Ground, an initiative for NSW First Nations practitioners working across screen and digital games to develop their skills, network and talent.

The next session will feature Kirra Homer, Development Manager at ABC Indigenous and Rowdie Walden, Executive Producer at ABC Entertainment.

Kirra's work spans production, development and original content creation at ABC Indigenous, overseeing projects including Mystery Road: Origins, Goolagong and End Game with Tony Armstrong while championing new First Nations stories and talent.

Rowdie is an award-winning television executive with extensive experience across entertainment, comedy and live event programming at the ABC. His executive producer credits include That Blackfella Show (2025, 2026), Gruen Season 18, Spicks & Specks, Urzila, Always Was Tonight, the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras broadcasts, ABC’s New Year’s Eve coverage, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and Allstars Supershow.

The session is an invaluable opportunity to connect with established First Nations industry leaders, fostering knowledge sharing, meaningful connections, and insights to support the growth and development of NSW First Nations practitioners in the industry.

Join us as we come together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our broader creative community.

When: Tuesday, 18 August

Agenda:

12:30pm: Attendees arrive

12:35pm: Acknowledgement of Country and Introductions

12:45pm: Session commences, including interactive Q&A

2:00pm: Refreshments & Networking (online session concludes)

2:30pm: Session concludes

Where: Screen NSW Office, Creative Hub. Entry will be via 88 George St, Gadigal Country Tallawoladah, The Rocks, NSW and online via MS Teams.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday 14 August via the 'Register' button. You can register to attend in person, or online via MS Teams.

Please note this session is open to NSW First Nations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Screen & Digital Games Practitioners only.

Contact the host of Screen NSW Gathering Ground with Kirra Homer and Rowdie Walden