Opportunities
AIDC facilitates various networking activities throughout the year. Taking Australia to the world, these activities may include official delegations, seminars, workshops and other networking events, and will provide members with additional opportunities to build their networks and increase their experience within the documentary industry.
Recent Opportunities
Australian Delegation – 2009 Sichuan TV Festival, China
'Thank you so much for the fabulous organisation. Absolutely brilliant. It has been extremely helpful for me and our project, as doors are opening right now!'
- Lenny de Vries, Producer Film Tank, Melbourne
'I'd like to add the loud voices of the Nirvana Films mob in thanking you and Screen Australia for your leadership and support at Sichuan TV Fest. We sure couldn't have done it without you. Also of course, mucho gracias to Joost, Victoria and Julie and the great Organisations they represent.'
- James Bradley, Nirvana Films, Alice Springs
'And again thanks. What a good weekend!'
- Nick Torrens, Nick Torrens FIlms, Sydney
'It was great to spend time with you all - loved my time in Chengdu.'
- Kim Mavramatis, Mav Media, Adelaide
'Thanks for all your hard work organising the Sichuan Fest.
I think it went really well'
- Sally Ingleton, 360 Degrees Film, Melbourne
This is some of the feedback received from members of the Australian Delegation that attended the 2009 Sichuan TV Festival, China, from the 6 - 8 November 2009.
The delegation was arranged jointly with the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC), Screen Australia and the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).
AIDC and SPAA representatives were present at the Festival to assist and support the delegation and to help organise meetings and facilitate introductions.




For more information about the Sichuan TV Festival click here.
Save up to $249 and Attend the 2010 Realscreen Summit, USA
AIDC is pleased to announce a special discounted registration rate for the 2010 Realscreen Summit, February 1-3 in Washington, DC, USA. This is the twelfth annual Summit and promises to be the biggest and best gathering and celebration of the non-fiction television industry ever seen.
All Premium DocExchange Members (AIDC 2010 registered delegates) can register for the Realscreen conference with access to provided meals and social events for just $1150*. Add the half-day workshops on February 1, and the rate is $1450. Full conference and workshop rate is $1699, so this is a significant saving!
To find out more about the agenda, confirmed speakers and the current delegate list click here.
To take advantage of this special offer click here.
Save 25% off the Price of the EDN Financing Guide
The EDN Financing Guide is an essential tool for documentary filmmakers, producers, distributors and program sellers looking for financing, co-financing and sales of their projects and finished films.
All DocExchange Premium Members (AIDC 2010 registered delegates) can receive 25% off the standard price of 100Euro (plus postage).
Sections in The EDN Financing Guide include:
- Distributors: Information on leading international documentary distributors and sales agents covering cinema, broadcasting, non-commercial, educational and DVD.
- VoD: Information on Video on Demand (VoD) platforms selling documentaries
- Broadcasters: Information on major broadcasters buying, co-producing and acquiring documentaries, including contact info on relevant commissioning editors and buyers.
For more information click here.
To take advantage of this special offer click here.