Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Arts Access Victoria - The Other Film Festival, captured 2022"
  Arts Access Victoria - The Other Film Festival - reads, in part "The Other Film Festival is a groundbreaking disability-led initiative that has put Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of the Australian screen industry for almost 20 years. Founded in 2004, it is Australia’s first international disability film festival and is a major artistic program of Arts Access Victoria."
• “Genni Batterham stages a protest at the opening of Bondi Junction railway station 1979, makes film in 1980”
  When Bondi Junction railway station opened in 1979, Genni Batterham staged a protest about the lack of accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities. After receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 1978, Genni became severely disabled very quickly. She did everything in her power to stop the disease's progression and was furious at being "consigned to the world of the disabled." The 1979 Bondi Junction protest was an important moment in the history of the Disability Rights Movement in New South Wales. The Premier, Neville Wran, later said that the experience led him to developing the Disability Taxi Service, the first public transport system designed for people with disability to be launched in Australia. Batterham then made the film ‘Pins and Needles’ (1980) with her husband Kim. Under the direction of Barbara Chobocky and with funding from the Australian Film Commission's Women's Film Fund, the film was screened in five different countries, took home first place at the 1980 Canadian Film Festival, and took home second place at the 1980 New York Film Festival. Genni and Kim would then collaborate on three further films about the phases of her life: Where's the Give and Take? (1981), Artreach (1982), and Riding the Gale (1987).
• "High Beam Festival Program 2007"
  High Beam Festival Program 2007 reads "High Beam Global is bigger, bolder and brighter than ever before. An array of exciting artists will dazzle you with art across every medium and will challenge your every sense. This festival recognises that people with disabilities are artists in their own right and prominently includes them within the mainstream Fringe program for the first time."
• "High Beam Festival 1998 Poster"
  High Beam Festival Poster 1998 reads "High Beam Festival PRESENTED BY: SPARC DISABILITY FOUNDATION in association with ARTS IN ACTION INC"
• "High Beam Festival 1998 Flyer"
  High Beam Festival Flyer 1998 reads "This is the first High Beam disability inclusive festival in Australia. It is happening in South Australia and its your opportunity to be involved so don't miss out. … HIGH BEAM FESTIVAL INCLUDES: • A spectacular opening night of celebration. • A lively Cabaret/Porty featuring some of Australia's top entertainers. • Two days of stimulating seminars with topics covering arts, disability and healthy communities. • A week-long program of disability inclusive events at The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. • A promotional campaign that will attract people from around Australia. • Multi-media promotional opportunities including free entry in the official festival program."
• Veronica Pardo
• Mija Gwyn
• "The Other Film Festival -What's On 2023"
  Webpage reads, in part "A free online season of films presented by The Other Film Festival"
• "The Other Film Festival Program 2022"
  The Other Film Festival Program 2022, in conjunction with Alter State, Arts Centre Melbourne - films include Sparkles (2020) Tina Fielding and Jacqueline Pelczar; My One Legged Dream Lover 1999 Kath Duncan; Imagined Touch 2022 Jodee Mundy, Heather Lawson, Michelle Stevens; The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Married 2022 Karen Jackson and ARC Disability Services; Archiving the Body 2021 Lisa Prowd Tim Crafti Tszuki
• "Australian Film Commission created"
  In 1975, the Australian Film Commission was created, providing grants for film and television projects.
• "Undercover Artist Festival Program 2015"
  Undercover Artist Festival 2021, curated by inaugeral Festival Director Belinda Locke, including ‘People of Interest ‘by Daniele Constance, Fine Line’ with Emma Bennison, ‘ It's Not Easy Being Green’ by Karen Lee Roberts, ‘Schadenfreude’ by Alicia Jane Steele, Live Body Painting in the Green Room by Alicia Jane Steele, ‘The Rite of Spring’ by Second Echo Ensemble, ‘Ambition Road’ with David Truong and Donnelle Brooks, ‘Monster’ by Joshua Pether and Lynnette Voevidin, ‘Blonde Ammunition’ with Christina Youhanna, comedy from Thane Pullen, music from Barry Charles, ‘Putting on the Punk: Fantasy, Costumes and Photos’ with Ged Maybury, and film screenings and discussion panels
• “The South Australian Film Corporation announces their disability screen strategy”
  The South Australian Film Corporation launched their disability screen strategy. First, their Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2032, which they say “breaks new ground nationally,” defines quantifiable 10-year targets. In addition, the SAFC has developed a Disability Equality Plan, Targeted Diversity Attachments, the FULL TILT Short Documentary Initiative, and Film Lab: New Voices, a feature film development program presented by SAFC with Adelaide Film Festival and Mercury CX.
• "Undercover Artist Festival Program Released 2021"
  Undercover Artist Festival 2021, curated by Festival Director Madeleine Little, including Lauren Watson’s Nerve, Andi Snelling’s Happy-Go-Wrong, Naavikaran’s Brown Church, Oliver Hetherington-Page’s The No Bang Theory in the ‘Creative’ program track, and work by Timothy Orton, Mitchell Runcie and Allycia Staples from The Sunshine Troupe in the ‘Community’ track.
• "High Beam Festival Program 2006"
  High Beam Festival Program 2006 reads "High Beam is a 10 day integrated arts festival showcasing work inspired by or influenced by experiences of disability. Presenting both professional and recreational artists, audiences will see many of the world's most exciting and innovative achievements in arts and disability."
• "High Beam Festival Program 2000"
  High Beam Program 2000 reads "High Beam 2000 will he launched with an opening parade and concert that promises to he LOUD. IARGE and LAVISH! Weaving a rhythmical and colourful journey along King William Street through to Elder Park where the entertainment will begin. AS 22% of South Australia’s population have a disability, High Beam 2000 Festival presents an inspiring and unique opportunity for all South Australians to discover the wealth of talent within our midst and from abroad."
• "High Beam Festival Program 2004"
  High Beam Festival Program 2004 reads "Welcome to evolve High Beam 2004 – A stimulating and inspiring seven-day cultural experience for people with a disability, families, friends and support workers, artists with a disability, professionals working in the disability sector, art workers and others."
• Back to Back Theatre
• Jody Mundy
• Adolfo Aranjues
• Naomi Chainey
• "Interview with Sofya Gollan"
  Sofya Gollan is a distinguished artist, screenwriter, filmmaker and cultural leader in advocating for the Deaf and disabled communities. Interview Summary Sofya Gollan is a versatile and experienced artist with a background in acting, writing, directing, and producing, known for her work in theatre, film, and television, and for navigating the industry as a deaf individual. Her journey into the arts began with her involvement in the Australian Theatre of the Deaf and further developed as she trained at prestigious institutions like NIDA and AFTRS, where she expanded her skills in filmmaking. Despite facing challenges and ableism within the industry, Gollan has made significant contributions to disability representation on screen, and highlights the need for ongoing support and funding for disabled artists to promote equity and access to opportunities. Returning as creative practitioner to the industry after an executive role, Gollan continues to advocate for inclusivity and representation, while aiming to create and share content that authentically reflects the deaf experience.
• Sofya Gollan
• Adam Elliot
• Ahmarnya Price
• Akash Temple