Indigenous

Indigenous media associations, distributors, media resources centres and industry initiatives.

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Indigenous Program Unit
  Information on current, upcoming and completed projects at the ABC's Indigenous Program Unit, including programs in production and previously screened, and information on The National Indigenous Documentary Fund.
  http://abc.net.au/message/
  
  
• Australian Film Institute (AFI)
  The AFI web site allows users to browse in news and events; research and information; membership; AFI Awards; distribution; exhibition; and about the AFI. Whether you're looking for last year's AFI Awards winners, AFI membership, a title from our distribution catalogues, or have a question for our Research & Information Centre, you'll find it on our site.
  http://www.afi.org.au
  
  
• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Library
  AIATSIS is an independent Federal Government statutory authority devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. Australia's premier institution for information about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Library contains one of the most comprehensive collections of print materials on Australian Indigenous studies in the world; has adopted the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols for Libraries, Archives and Information Services. Specialist services are available for those doing genealogical research and native title research.
  http://www.aiatsis.gov.au
  
  
• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Online Catalogue
  The AIATSIS Audiovisual Archives hold the world's largest collection of film, video, recorded sound and pictorial materials relating to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies.
  http://unicorn.aiatsis.gov.au/
  
  
• Culture and Communication Reading Room: Indigenous Issues
  Indigenous section of The Reading Room, the online initiative of the CRCC at Murdoch University.
  http://wwwmcc.murdoch.edu.au/ReadingRoom/dreamtime/dreamtpt.html
  
  
• Goolarri Media Enterprises
  Goolarri Media Enterprises a fully owned company by the Broome Aboriginal Media Association develops and fosters the growth of Indigenous media in the Kullarri region to assist in the promotion, enhancement and social and cultural development of the regions people. Goolarri has developed seven sectors : Goolarri Radio 99.7FM , Goolarri Television GTV35 ,Film and Video Production House ,Goolarri Music ,Goolarri Events Management ,Technical Services ,Information Technology
  http://www.gme.com.au
  
  
• Imparja Television
  The first Aboriginal owned and controlled commercial television service in Australia. Imparja, which means footprint in traditional Central Arrernte language, is the central Zone Remote Commercial Television Service (RCTS) licensee, which broadcasts throughout the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
  http://www.imparja.com.au
  
  
• Indigenous Film Services
  Indigenous Film Services is a film, video and multimedia resource centre offering production support to the mainstream and Indigenous communities.
  
  In addition to film and video production, Indigenous Film Services scouts indigenous actors, artists and technicians to production companies, casting agents and television networks regarding Indigenous specific considerations.
  
  http://www.indigenousfilmservices.com
  
  
• Indigenous Screen Australia (ISA)
  Group of Indigenous film and video practitioners, established in 2000, committed to promoting Indigenous screen developments and opportunities. Has four divisions: screen sales, production and finance, training and employment, policy and screen culture. First public event was the Tudawali Awards, presented at the Opera House in January 2000. To contact phone 02 9380 4070.
  http://www.indigenousscreenaustralia.com.au/
  
  
• Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Media (PY Media )
  PY Media (Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Media, formerly known as EVTV) is a recognised pioneer for Indigenous Media production in Australia, being one of the first Aboriginal organisations to produce and broadcast Indigenous language television programs (1984). PY Media has contributed considerably to the promotion and preservation of traditional culture and language through its video productions, television broadcasting and radio network. To contact phone 08 8954 8175.
  http://www.waru.org/organisations/pymedia/
  
  
• The Black Book Directory
  The portal to Indigenous arts and media in Australia: 2,700 descriptive listings of Indigenous organisations and individuals working across 95 professions in the arts, media and cultural industries. Plus listings of 2,000 creative works by Indigenous people - publications, music, film and television productions - from the late 1890s until now, including details of the artist, publisher, release date, distributor contacts and synopsis. Plus jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous people in the arts and media, and an events diary.
  http://www.theblackbook.com.au
  
  
• Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA)
  Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA) was formed by Top End community members who recognised the need to encourage and assist the development of local broadcasting and information services at all remote communities under the government's Broadcasting Remote Aboriginal Community Scheme (BRACS). TEABBA also runs community video and web page workshops.
  http://www.teabba.com.au/
  
  
• Warlpiri Media Association
  Warlpiri Media Association has a proud history of independently produced local television. Local indigenous video operators collect news stories and local events for editing and broadcast to the local community. Warlpiri has also produces a wide variety of programming for national broadcast, including the ground breaking Bush Mechanics. In addition to video and television services, Warlpiri has a radio network, music studio and creates web based projects.
  http://www.warlpiri.com.au/