International documentary forum brought to Australia for the first time.

Seven Australian documentaries have been chosen to take part in Good Pitch² Australia.

Devised by BRITDOC and Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, the international documentary forum has been brought to Australia for the first time by Ian Darling’s Shark Island Institute, in partnership with Documentary Australia Foundation.

On Oct 8 at the Sydney Opera House, Good Pitch² Australia will bring together the film-makers from the seven selected projects with foundations, not-for-profits, campaigners, philanthropists, policy-makers, brand, educators, broadcasters and media.

The seven selected projects are:

  • Call Me Dad / Director: Sophie Wiesner, Producer: Madeleine Hetherton
  • Constance on the Edge / Director: Belinda Mason, Producer: Marguerite Grey
  • Frackman / Director: Richard Todd, Producers: Simon Nasht and Trish Lake
  • Gayby Baby / Director: Charlotte Mars, Producer: Maya Newell
  • The Opposition / Director: Hollie Fifer, Producer: Rebecca Barry
  • That Sugar Film / Director: Damon Gameau, Producer: Nick Batzias
  • Zach’s Ceremony / Director: Aaron Petersen, Producer: Sarah Linton

Commenting on the projects, Darling said: “This year’s selected films represent a truly national conversation, dealing with themes including indigenous Australia, refugees, domestic violence, health and nutrition, gay rights, international corruption and aid. Now more than ever, we need these stories to give voice to the spectrum of the Australian experience.”

For more information, visit Good Pitch² Australia’s website.

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