FINANCING NONFICTION FUTURES: IMPACT, PHILANTHROPY AND FUNDING

Journey into the ever-evolving documentary and factual financing landscape as our expert panel, representing funding, impact, philanthropy and online, explore new avenues for creators to maximise funding and revenue opportunities.

Helmed by Documentary Australia’s Stephanie King, an expert panel featuring Sally Chesher (Screen Australia), Farhad Meher-Homji (Changer Studios), and Anna Kaplan (Regen Studios) will delve into the current economics of nonfiction funding and explore where new opportunities are emerging in their respective fields across philanthropy, impact and creator-led business models. 

Be sure not to miss this essential session as we uncover where the next generation of nonfiction funding is coming from, and how to continue to connect deeply impactful documentary and factual stories with financiers and funders.

MODERATOR: Stephanie King (Documentary Australia)

SPEAKERS: Anna Kaplan (Regen Studios), Farhad Meher-Homji (Changer Studios), Sally Chesher (Screen Australia)

Photo: Future Council (Regen Studios, 2024) 

 

Session

  • Date & Time

    12:00 – 13:00, Friday 7 August 2026

  • Venue

    Maroochy RSL, Level 1 M1 & M2