DIVERSE STORIES. ONE SCREEN.
Screen Presence is a cultural and industry group dedicated to enhancing the representation of Asian Australians in the screen industry.
The ABC comedy series, White Fever was driven by Asian-Australians in primary creative roles both in front of and behind the camera.
Screen Presence supports the next wave of screen practitioners and those in the film industry through our membership community.
By registering to Next Gen, you'll be at the forefront of new opportunities to connect with industry professionals, attend Screen Presence industry meets designed to support and elevate your pathways. Membership is free.
We’re committed to supporting emerging and dedicated actors, producers, directors, writers and screen technicians in the industry. Read more.
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“Screen Presence is officially the go-to for amazing recommendations. Thank you so so much Lisa, Jessica is fabulous!”
“I’d hit a roadblock and was hesitant about making my next steps in the industry. Lisa advocated for me to go out of my comfort zone and apply for a placement that I’d have never felt ready for if not for her encouragement.”
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2025
Join us in conversation with host Dale Crawford, as Daniel and Selina discuss the rise of the vertical drama industry and the new opportunities it holds for creatives.
📆 Thursday 20 November
🕐 6pm - 8:30pm
📍 Chinese Museum
🎟️ Tickets available via link in bio
In this special Screen Presence session, we’ll explore their journey:
🔹 How they built an international media company from Melbourne
🔹 The challenges — and opportunities — of the vertical drama industry
🔹 Who are their audience and what drives their storytelling process
🔹 Their advice for emerging writers, performers and creatives
Daniel Chua is a producer and vertical-drama strategist. Selina Zhang is an award-winning filmmaker. Their company, Turtle Media（广西海龟影视传媒有限公司）is a diverse multinational film and video production company based in Melbourne, Australia and Guanxi, China since 2019.
Trailblazer Award
Corrie Chen
Screen Presence was delighted to announce Corrie Chen as the recipient of the inaugural Screen Presence Trailblazer Award. Corrie Chen received the award at the Screen Presence 24 showcase at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
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