Arts Minister, Simon Crean and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas recently announced $186,700 funding for Melbourne’s Other Film Festival for the creation of cinema by and about people with a disability.
“The Other Film Festival is the only festival in Australia that is dedicated to screening films that explore the experience of living with disability,” Mr Crean said.
“All films shown will be captioned and audio described, and all associated events will be Auslan interpreted, so everyone can enjoy the films, and take part in forums and question and answer sessions with directors, actors and international guests.” Senator McLucas commented.
The Other Film Festival has 180 filmmakers from 24 countries have entered films into the five-day festival. The Other Film Festival runs 19 to 23 September 2012.
For More Information www.otherfilmfestival.com.