This is a free event which requires RSVP to ICASN.

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Event Format:

The event will be a half day, starting at 10am,  run by a volunteer committee made up of transracial adoptees.  

 

The event will include a selection of short & medium length films and showcase adoptee artists who will share their works and be available to answer questions of their experiences.  The event will end with a panel, made up of transracial adoptees for general Q& A and sharing of their adoption experiences, where relevant. 

 

Refreshments & lunch can be purchased at Cafe's within the Conference Centre or from restaurants in the nearby area.  Alternatively, bring your own and use the venue's spacious mezzanine areas.

 

The event will provide access to a publication of short film maker & artist biographies, film & art reviews where possible, interviews, and a list of transracial / inter-country adoption resources.
 

 

Adoptee Artists Involved:

• Matt Purcell
  Korean adoptee, raised in Aussie family
  Acoustic Musician / Singer
   

• Faizah Kaye
  Chinese adoptee, raised in a Malaysian Muslim family
  Specialises in Art Therapy
   

• Dario Falzon
  Colombian adoptee, raised in Aussie family
  Hip Hop Musician / Songwriter
   

• Daniel Rose
  Korean adoptee, raised in Aussie family
  Photographer
   

• Catriona McKenzie
  Aboriginal adoptee, raised in Aussie family
  Film Director
   

• Joel (JD) de Carteret
  Philippino adoptee, raised in Aussie family
  Dancer / Choreographer

 

 

Films being included:

• Resilience
  by Tammy Chu (Korean adoptee)
  Korea 2009
   

• Missing
  by Kate Hers (Korean adoptee)
  Korea 2006
   

• Mothers and Daughters
  by Marlene Oostryck with Sue-Yen Luiten (Vietnamese adoptee)
  Perth, Australia 2008

 

A HUGE thanks to the above artists for contributing and supporting our event!

 

                                                                 

Invitation for Assistance:
We welcome adult adoptee volunteers to assist with helping us run the actual event.
Contact Lynelle or 0411 126 427

 

 

Sponsorship:

This event is proudly sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, the NSW Committee on Adoption and Permanent Care, Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove, and the NSW Department of Community Services.

We welcome any further offers of Sponsorship.  Sponsors are entitled to advertise and promote material on tables within the lounge or mezzanine areas.  Contact Lynelle or 0411 126 427 to discuss.

 

Film Committee:

Lynelle Beveridge, Eun Bryan, Hee Ra Heaser, Leah Page.