The Arnhem Voices Film Festival is more than a celebration of local stories. It is an opportunity to explore how the screen industry can contribute to the economic future of East Arnhem and create new opportunities for local businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs.

The festival will bring together filmmakers, industry professionals, business owners and community members to discuss the growing role of film and production in regional Australia. A panel discussion will examine the economic benefits that screen productions can deliver, including local spending, job creation, skills development, tourism promotion and opportunities for business diversification.

Film productions require a wide range of services, from accommodation, catering and transport through to cultural advisors, artists, guides, tradespeople, equipment hire and event support. The festival will demonstrate how local businesses can become part of the screen industry supply chain and benefit from future productions in East Arnhem.

The panel will also explore career pathways within the industry, highlighting opportunities both on-screen and behind the scenes, and providing insight into how local people can participate in future productions.

The evening will showcase a selection of films produced in the region, demonstrating East Arnhem's capacity to host screen projects while highlighting the stories, landscapes and culture that make the region unique.

Join us for an evening of film, discussion and networking as we explore how the screen industry can help shape a strong and sustainable economic future for East Arnhem.