Australian Women of Film

Art Gallery of New South Wales

In conjunction with the Sydney Film Festival I attended a 'little gem' at the AGNSW. Margaret Pomeranz talking to Gillian Armstrong, Shirley Barrett and Jane Chapman about their films - "Last Days of Chez Noir" and "Love Serenade". Both films are now part of the National Film and Sound Archives collection. It was great to see retro chic that can still foot it today, as can actor Miranda Otto who also contributed to the panel discussion.
Their collective advice to would be women film makers ie. writers, directors, and producers? "Talent, initiative and drive are factors that contribute to success; gender has very little to do with the final outcome".

A must see at the AGNSW - there's a lovely exhibition on show until 29 August 2010 - "Victorian Visions". With richness of colour, romantic images of love, images of death and of historical events, make for lovely viewing.
Enjoy the added romance of a walk in Hyde Park afterwards.

Hyde Park Walkway

aatconjunction with the Sydney Film Festival I attended a real gem yesterday.

aA must seeA Q&A session "Women of Film" at the AGNSW, with Margaret Pomeranz talking to Gillian Armstrong, Shirley Barrett and Jane Chapman about their films - "Last Days of Chez Noir" and "Love Serenade". Both films are now part of the National Film and Sound Archives collection. Great to experience retro chic that can still foot it in the now. Actor, Miranda Otto was also on the panel.