Hi Nash,
We are so thrilled to have you as one of our participants at the inaugural FUTURE VISION summit at ACMI in Melbourne. 

With Australia continuing to produce some of the world’s most talented storytellers, we hope that FUTURE VISION provides an opportunity for you all to come together and develop innovative and fresh ways of creating and collaborating in this new global marketplace.

Please see your panel information below.

You are required at ACMI (using the back Federation Square plaza entry) 30 minutes prior to your session start time. Our FUTURE VISION guest liaison team, led by Emily Smith, will meet you at the door for accreditation and escort you into the Green Room.

Emily can be reached by Phone/WhatApp/SMS on +61 434 940 248.

The best Uber/Cab drop off is Swanson Street, opposite Flinders Street Station. Then head into the plaza, past Chocolate Buddha and towards the tall yellow ACMI sign.

A final note that the stage has low, couch style chairs and you will wear lapel mics for the session itself.

Tuesday, July 16
3.45 p.m.

THE ART OF THE HUSTLE AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER

Focus on soft skills: examples on tenacity, trusting instincts
Not taking no's, betting on oneself, educating on market/right partners
How to take and give notes, overcoming cultural obstacles (including shyness)
Building a "brand" and a "slate" and a business
Owning a piece of our work and earning a seat at the table
Building community: the role of supporting others/mentorship

This is a 1-hour session with 15 min questions.

The other panelists are Sarah Walker, Bruna Papandrea, Daley Pearson and Kate Dennis.
The moderator is Rebecca Yeldham.

Wednesday, July 16
1 p.m.

AUSTRALIAN COMEDY THAT IS INTERNATIONALLY FUNNY

What are the characteristics of Australian comedies that have connected both with Australian AND international audiences?
Can something be too "Australian"?
Crafting relatability in comedy
Dealing with accent/idioms/"foreignness"

This is a 45-minute session with 15 minutes for questions.

The other panelists are Kitty Flanagan, Rob Gibson, Robyn Butler and Sarah Scheller.
The moderator is Debbie Lee.