FUTURE VISIONS: UNLOCKING THE POWER AND POTENTIAL OF ONLINE
Journey into the online, direct-to-audience nonfiction landscape with funding bodies, industry experts and innovative content creators, as we do a deep dive into the digital abyss and learn how to maximise opportunities in the creator economy.
Documentary and factual content is finding a new and thriving ecosystem online, with creators reaching broad and engaged audiences like never before. With new state and federal screen funding opportunities announced for direct-to-audience projects, there has never been a better time to engage with the online space and create new forms of content and revenue streams.
Join us as we demystify online’s vast potential – exploring how to create successful original content for major platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, diversify business models and income, reach and grow audiences and subscribers, and harness the potential for positive impact. Led by experts in the field representing Screen Queensland, Screen Australia and Changer Studios, as well as innovative Queensland creators Jo-Anne Brechin (Miss Ink) and Kate Boylan-Ascione (Why So Disruptive?), this not-to-be-missed session will provide vital insights into maximising opportunities, engagement, and income for sustainable futures in the creator economy.
MODERATOR: Jesse McCart (Screen Queensland)
SPEAKERS: Richard Huddleston (Screen Australia), Farhad Meher–Homji (Changer Studios), Jo-Anne Brechin (Nudge Co Studio), Kate Boylan-Ascione (Independent)
Photo Credit: Miss INK (Nudge Co Studios, 2025)
Session
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Date & Time
13:35 – 14:35, Monday 28 July 2025
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Venue
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, Mantra Room