Screen Queensland has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan alongside its new 10-year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Screen Strategy.
It follows extensive industry and community consultation over a 12-month period, initiated by First Nations consultant Cameron Costello before the strategy was completed by Danielle Ah Boo.
Speaking at a launch event in Brisbane this week, Danielle Ah Boo, Screen Queensland’s Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit said , “Together, Beyond the Screen, and our Reflect RAP are more than documents, they represent our commitment and our blueprint for a new beginning. Today is where Screen Queensland invites the sector to step into this vision with us, one where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices don’t just join in—they lead, innovate and inspire.
“We welcome and encourage the industry to join us in ensuring that First Nations screen practitioners and games developers aren’t just represented, but that they are elevated.”
Jacqui Feeney, Screen Queensland CEO said, “Today we are putting words into action and setting a benchmark for the sector as to how we can better support and celebrate First Nations voices in film, television, online content and digital games.
“Queensland is unique in that our state is home to two proud, enduring and distinct cultures, and our agency’s role over the coming decade is to work with the wider sector to open doors, create pathways and amplify First Nations talent across all areas of the industry.
“Doing so not only creates more opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, it enables us all to build a stronger, more resilient and representative screen industry for Queensland.”
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