Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the above showreel may contain images and footage of people who have passed away.
FIRST PEOPLES SCREEN
VicScreen is proud to support First Peoples creators, practitioners, game developers and businesses through our First Peoples Strategy, programs and initiatives. We are committed to advancing self-determination, protecting story sovereignty, and fostering culturally safe, equitable opportunities that empower First Peoples voices, stories and leadership across the screen sector.
First Peoples Strategy
The VicScreen First Peoples Screen Strategy 2026–2030 is a commitment to strengthen a thriving, self-determined First Peoples screen sector in Victoria. Shaped by extensive consultation it sets a clear pathway to support First Peoples creators, businesses and communities through increased opportunities, investment and decision-making power, while addressing systemic barriers across the screen industry. Building on the legacy of generations of First Peoples practitioners, the Strategy is both a call to action and a commitment to a future where First Peoples stories are created, owned and celebrated on their own terms.
→ VicScreen First Peoples Strategy 2026-2030 (PDF)
FIRST PEOPLES NEWS
SOVEREIGN SHORTS
This compelling collection of short documentaries explores sovereignty, Treaty and First Nations futures through four distinct and deeply personal stories from Victorian-based First Peoples filmmakers.
INDUSTRY PATHWAYS
Discover the inspiring journeys of three emerging First Peoples filmmakers and explore industry pathways, networking opportunities and career development initiatives supporting First Peoples screen practitioners in Victoria.
FIRST PEOPLES SHOWREEL
Celebrating the stories, creativity and achievements of Victoria’s First Peoples screen sector, this showreel brings together standout moments from VicScreen-supported film, television, online and games projects.
SCREEN AUSTRALIA
Screen Australia’s First Nations Content guidelines outline consultation, consent and cultural protocols for projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, people, cultures or heritage, supporting respectful and culturally appropriate filmmaking,
CREATIVE VICTORIA
Find out how Creative Victoria’s First Peoples First approach supports and celebrates First Peoples leadership, culture and creative practice across Victoria’s creative sector.
First Peoples Working Group
Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri Woiwurrung
Tony Briggs is a proud Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri Woiwurrung man and award-winning writer and creator of The Sapphires. His work spans theatre, and screen as a director, actor and producer. He is Artistic Director of the Birrarangga Film Festival, which celebrates First Nations storytelling from around the globe.
Bangarang and Yorta Yorta
Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung
Tiriki Onus is an artist, academic and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the University of Melbourne. A visual artist, curator, performer and opera singer, he co-directed the acclaimed documentary Ablaze and has served on the VicScreen Board since 2022.
Wotjobaluk and Ngarrindjeri
Tracey Rigney is a writer, director and producer whose work spans theatre, film and television. Her screen credits include Kumarangk: Sacred Women’s Business, and We Are Still Here. A passionate advocate for community storytelling, she was Artist in Residence at AFTRS and co-founder of Pink Lake Creative.
Gunditjmara
Phoebe Watson is a game designer and producer from southwest Victoria. After graduating from RMIT, she worked with local and international studios including Ubisoft and Star Stable Entertainment, and helped lead Blaktasia at GUCK. A former VicScreen Games Production intern, she now serves as Game Runner and advocates for First Nations representation in games.
Kilcarer Gunditj and Gilgar Gunditji
We acknowledge with deep respect the passing of Wal Saunders, a valued member of our First Peoples Working Group. Wal’s wisdom, guidance and contribution to the development of our First Peoples Screen Strategy will leave a lasting legacy. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Wal’s family, community and all who knew him.
(Acknowledged with the permission from the family of Wal Saunders)