Vyshnavee Wijekumar

Established in early 2017, the Melbourne Women in Film Festival is a not-for-profit festival aimed at celebrating and supporting the work of women filmmakers and creatives – from directors, writers and producers to cinematographers, sound designers and editors. Our annual festival promotes the many talented Australian, Aotearoa NZ and Pasifika women who work within all areas of screen production, exhibiting works of all styles and genres by women filmmakers and showcasing the diversity of women’s perspectives through storytelling and conversation. We look forward to seeing you at the festival! Our mission is: To deliver an engaging and accessible annual film festival in Melbourne that showcases and promotes the diverse works of Australian women screen creatives and technicians. To advocate for gender equality and diversity in the Australian screen industries by facilitating conversation between a community of practitioners, audiences and industry.

L2R Dance is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s West dedicated to providing free dance programs, performances, arts leadership opportunities and employment pathways for children and young people who are traditionally underrepresented or absent from mainstream arts and culture. L2R moves physically, socially and culturally. Fostering belonging, wellbeing and cultural leadership, L2R nurtures creativity and transforms young people through the power of dance. OUR VISION A more inclusive world where people’s lives are enriched through access to the arts. OUR PURPOSE Inspire positive vibes through one language, Dance! We welcome children aged 6-11, young people 12-25 and their families through our 7 free dance programs across Melbournes west. They come from all over the world and have unique journeys. We collaborate, create and develop. We employ young emerging and professional cultural and arts leaders who are extremely dedicated to their dance practice and committed to engaging valuable community arts practice while being exceptionally good humans. L2R reflects contemporary Australia, educating, developing and employing young people and artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and celebrating their contribution to our cultural lives. L2R’s participants gather to move, develop, perform and socialise. They move in spaces and places where young people who often find themselves on the margins, are culturally safe to express themselves. Through L2R's fee for service you can support change by booking L2R at your next event! Our vibrant crew of professional and emerging artists use dance to spread good vibes, while providing a platform for diverse artists to be represented in the commercial sector. 100% profit go back into our unique charity to create a more inclusive world where people's lives are enriched through access to the arts. L2R believes in one language...Dance!

Established in early 2017, the Melbourne Women in Film Festival is a not-for-profit festival aimed at celebrating and supporting the work of women filmmakers and creatives – from directors, writers and producers to cinematographers, sound designers and editors. Our annual festival promotes the many talented Australian, Aotearoa NZ and Pasifika women who work within all areas of screen production, exhibiting works of all styles and genres by women filmmakers and showcasing the diversity of women’s perspectives through storytelling and conversation. We look forward to seeing you at the festival! Our mission is: To deliver an engaging and accessible annual film festival in Melbourne that showcases and promotes the diverse works of Australian women screen creatives and technicians. To advocate for gender equality and diversity in the Australian screen industries by facilitating conversation between a community of practitioners, audiences and industry.

ACMI is Australias national museum of screen culture. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us. ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals, and industry and education programs explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture. Were located in the heart of Melbourne in Fed Square. Explore our universe on a variety of online platforms.

L2R Dance is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s West dedicated to providing free dance programs, performances, arts leadership opportunities and employment pathways for children and young people who are traditionally underrepresented or absent from mainstream arts and culture. L2R moves physically, socially and culturally. Fostering belonging, wellbeing and cultural leadership, L2R nurtures creativity and transforms young people through the power of dance. OUR VISION A more inclusive world where people’s lives are enriched through access to the arts. OUR PURPOSE Inspire positive vibes through one language, Dance! We welcome children aged 6-11, young people 12-25 and their families through our 7 free dance programs across Melbournes west. They come from all over the world and have unique journeys. We collaborate, create and develop. We employ young emerging and professional cultural and arts leaders who are extremely dedicated to their dance practice and committed to engaging valuable community arts practice while being exceptionally good humans. L2R reflects contemporary Australia, educating, developing and employing young people and artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and celebrating their contribution to our cultural lives. L2R’s participants gather to move, develop, perform and socialise. They move in spaces and places where young people who often find themselves on the margins, are culturally safe to express themselves. Through L2R's fee for service you can support change by booking L2R at your next event! Our vibrant crew of professional and emerging artists use dance to spread good vibes, while providing a platform for diverse artists to be represented in the commercial sector. 100% profit go back into our unique charity to create a more inclusive world where people's lives are enriched through access to the arts. L2R believes in one language...Dance!

Presenting the best films and artwork from around the world, Melbourne’s annual Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) will challenge, touch and inspire audiences from all walks of life. HRAFF is a Melbourne based not-for-profit organisation devoted to the exploration of human rights issues through an annual film and arts festival and an on-going schools and community program. HRAFF selects its arts and film to engage and inform people on human rights issues. The festival’s innovative and entertaining program resonates with audiences, encouraging them to talk about their experience.