ABC and the Australian International Documentary Conference has announced Cinematographer Anna-Marie Harding has been named the 2024 recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement.
Anna-Marie is a director and cinematographer who has won Australian Cinematographers Society state awards in the wildlife and short film categories. A video journalist at Indigenous Community Television, her previous experience is with PAW Media as a community video producer and a reporter with Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association Radio.
A proud Palawa woman, based in Alice Springs, she will be embedded in the ABC Indigenous team for four months in a paid placement that provides an opportunity to develop her professional skills across documentary, factual development and production.
Anna-Marie said: “The AIDC ABC Indigenous Documentary Placement is an amazing opportunity for me. Living in remote Alice Springs, I often miss out on networking opportunities, so being able to meet industry professionals outside of our small yet incredibly talented community of Territory filmmakers will be invaluable. I’m excited to gain insights into the ABC’s processes and to improve my skills in factual storytelling and content creation. This experience will not only advance my career but also help me amplify Indigenous voices in the media and hopefully establish a lasting relationship with the ABC for the future.”
ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor said: “Anna-Marie is a welcome addition to our team working across our factual slate. The ABC is committed to supporting Indigenous creatives and stories that explore and reflect the enormous diversity of our country. We’re thrilled to provide an opportunity in partnership with the AIDC to create meaningful employment pathways and foster a greater diversity of voices in the Australian screen sector.”
AIDC CEO and Creative Director, Natasha Gadd, said: “Congratulations to AIDC Leading Light and Indigenous Creators Program alumni Anna-Marie Harding on being selected for this year’s Indigenous Documentary Placement with the ABC Indigenous team. AIDC is proud to co-present professional development programs that support First Nations filmmakers to sharpen craft, build new industry connections and find new pathways to tell stories. We’re looking forward to tracking what Anna-Marie will bring to the placement, as well as the new skills and career opportunities she will take away from the experience.”
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