Darren Dale Makes History as Chair of Sydney Film Festival – Global Bulletin
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Producer and screenwriter, Darren Dale has been named as the new board chair of the Sydney Film Festival, following the retirement of Dianne Weir.
He is a leading advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content and has been director of Blackfella Films since 2000.
He has been involved with films including “The Dark Emu Story,” “Mabo” and TV’s “Redfern Now.” He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and has held board roles at ACMI, Sydney Film Festival, Screen NSW and the Australian Film Television and Radio School. “As the first Indigenous and industry practitioner to chair the Sydney Film Festival, Darren Dale’s appointment marks a significant and positive shift for the festival.
With an impressive track record in storytelling spanning two decades, he brings valuable experience to lead this cultural organization,” said federal Minister for Arts John Graham.
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