this week at FOMM: Balibo
Posted in friday on my mind on April 28th, 2009 by Rachael – Be the first to commentAdapting Current Affairs
Balibo‘s Tony Maniaty
In their innate drama, current affairs can make great film material. But not without struggles of their own. In the context of films like The Year of Living Dangerously and The Killing Fields, journalist Tony Maniaty – who covered the 1975 war in East Timor for ABC TV and experienced the shelling at Balibo – talks about his consulting role in adapting news stories to the screen for Robert Connolly’s new film Balibo, and the changing role of the journalist.
Venue: AFTRS Theatrette, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 5-6pm
Entry: Free (2-hr free parking)
Friday On My Mind is AFTRS‘ weekly event bringing you face to face with the industry’s brightest thinkers.