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THE NGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

2024 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

OCT 14 - 18
Melbourne, Australia

Principal Venues:

Royal Botanic Gardens | Library at the Dock | Treasury Theatre | Park Hyatt

Royal Botanic Gardens

Library at the Dock

Treasury Theatre

Park Hyatt

Auxiliary Venues:

Butterfly Club | Kitchen Quarters | APY Gallery | Mr TOD Cafe

* This preliminary programme outlines main events across multiple venues. Specific times, speakers and events are subject to change.

* Kindly ensure to book tickets for each session/screening you are interested in, for purposes of attendance management.

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Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

14.10.2024

11:30AM - 1PM

Camp 32 -- 72'

Q&A with Bunhom Chhorn, Filmmaker & Media Expert

Meet: Treasury Theatre

Tour

Circular Economy Tour

14.10.2024

1PM - 2:30PM

Presentation on existing initiatives, proceeded by a tour of Melbourne's commercial organics processing facility in Degraves St

Facilitator:
Jordi McInerney, Manager Circular Economy: City of Melbourne

FULLY BOOKED!

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

14.10.2024

1PM - 2:30PM

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Knowledge Session

Cultural Integration vs. Multiculturalism

Should immigrants assimilate into the host country's culture, or should societies embrace multiculturalism? What are the pros and cons of each approach?

14.10.2024

3PM - 4:30PM

Panelists:
- Judy Gao, Strategic Communications & Finance Specialist
- Tasneem Chopra, Creative Consultant & DEI Expert
- Bunhom Chhorn, Filmmaker & Media Expert
- Dr. James Hodkinson, Senior Fellow: Warwick Institute of Engagement, WU
- Ramandeep Sibia, Comms Manager & Climate change activist
- Sarah Chong, Multicultural Community Leader & Activist

Moderator:
Benson Saulo, Diplomat, Finance & Trade Expert

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

15.10.2024

10AM - 1PM

The Heat of Change -- 20'
Triggered -- 13'
Puzzle -- 4'
Architecture of Hope -- 10'
Understorey -- 7'
Cousin -- 6'
Oceans of Adaptation -- 7'
Thunder Love -- 12'
Change -- 2'
Shattered Chains: Reclaiming after ISIS -- 19'
Juggled Justice -- 12'
Broken -- 5'
The Voice of the Rooster -- 9'
In Limbo -- 18'

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Tour

Royal Botanic Gardens Tour

15.10.2024

10AM - 12 NOON

Facilitator:
Andrew Laidlaw, Landscape Architect: Royal Botanic Gardens

*For all attendees.

FULLY BOOKED!

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Knowledge Session

Climate Change and Its Impact on Biodiversity

What are the most pressing threats to biodiversity due to climate change, and how can we mitigate these effects?

15.10.2024

2PM - 3:30PM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:
- Reena Ghelani, Assistant Secretary General on Climate Change and El Nino Response
- Tony Rinaudo, Agronomist & Missionary: World Vision
- Professor Arnold Dix, Scientist and Barrister
- Kumi Naidoo, Global Ambassador Africans Rising; Former Secretary General Amnesty International and Former Executive Director, GreenPeace

Moderator:
Professor Mimmie Watts, Federation University Australia

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

15.10.2024

3PM - 4:30PM

Q&A with Tony Rinuado, Agronomist & Missionary: World Vision

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

15.10.2024

5PM - 6:30PM

The Ranch -- 35'

Q&A
- Stefan Raabe, Filmmaker
- Damian McLindon, Director
- Ben Smith, CEO of the Mornington Peninsula Community Center

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

16.10.2024

10AM - 1PM

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

16.10.2024

2PM - 3:30PM

Q&A with Taye Balogun, THENGOIFF Director

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

16.10.2024

4PM - 5:30PM

Ahmad Alive -- 37'

Q&A with Yusuf Omar & Aurelia Driver

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

16.10.2024

6PM - 9PM

Lui -- 2'
Unpeeled -- 30'
Neither Living nor Dead -- 4'
Water is Coming -- 16'
The Western Yard -- 14'
Queue for a Dream -- 2'
Women of the Mangrove -- 15'
Dhwani -- 10'
The Silence After the Storm -- 11'
Mermaid -- 15'

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Knowledge Session

Immigration Policies and Human Rights

How can countries balance national security concerns with the need to uphold human rights and provide asylum to refugees?

16.10.2024

2PM - 3:30PM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:
- Evelyn Tadros, Barrister
- Professor Mimmie Watts, Public Health, Policy & Immigration Expert
- Osai Ojigho, Director Policy Public Affairs & Campaigns: Christian Aid
- Anna Macdonald, Campaigner
- Nyadol Nyuon, Lawyer

Moderator:
Professor Paul Long, Educator: Monash University

Venue: Library at the Dock

Presentation

Climate Storytelling by Dr. Bhagi Siva.

This session uses relatable narratives to convey the emotional and human impacts of climate change, making it more tangible and urgent for audiences.

16.10.2024

4PM - 5:30PM

Dr. Bhagi blends captivating imagery and sound to explore the climate crisis and indigenous health practices, offering a visionary approach to inspire empathy and action toward a sustainable future.

Presented by:
Taye Balogun, Director: THENGOIFF, Film Director, Media Consultant & Educator

Facilitator:
Dr. Bhagi Siva, Medical Practitioner & Visual Storyteller

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Workshop

Using Satirical Play for Development solutions

Explore how satirical plays can offer innovative solutions to social and developmental challenges by using humor and irony.

16.10.2024

6PM - 7:30PM

Led by Christian, this session will demonstrate how satire exposes societal flaws, engages audiences, and sparks meaningful conversations. Discover how exaggeration and wit can simplify complex issues and inspire change through advocacy and education.

Facilitator:
Christian Lollike, Danish Playwright

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

17.10.2024

10AM - 11AM

The Solution -- 5'
Mad Honey -- 24'
Water Ashes -- 3'
Listen -- 2'
Saralish -- 20'

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Knowledge Session

The Impact of Climate Change on Public Health

Exploring how rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing ecosystems are affecting human health, including the spread of diseases and mental health challenges.

17.10.2024

10AM - 11:30AM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:
- Dr Jenny Huang
- Angela Ashley - Chiew
- Dr Wesa Chau
- Dr Walter, Dermatologist & Surgeon

Moderator:
Mary Ana McGlasson, Director: Centre for Humanitarian Leadership

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Knowledge Session

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Science

How can traditional ecological knowledge enhance contemporary scientific research and environmental management practices? What can we learn from Indigenous practices in terms of sustainable living, resource management, and conservation?

17.10.2024

1PM - 2:30PM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:
- Andrew Laidlaw, Landscape Architect: Royal Botanic Gardens
- Russell Taylor, CEO: EcoCARE
- Peter & Andrea Hylands
- City of Melbourne Representative

Moderator:

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

17.10.2024

2PM - 3:30PM

The Migrants -- 50'

Q&A with Niels Boel, Director

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Workshop

Embracing Our Ecological Futures: Learning to Choose A Path

Our guest panelists will envision Melbourne's ecological future in 50 years, considering climate change, population growth, and the rights of First Nations peoples. Attendees will then join small groups to creatively explore and discuss these themes.

17.10.2024

3PM - 4:30PM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:
- Melissa Pineda Pinto, Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne
- Hanh Nguyen, PhD student at the University of Tasmania
- Peter Symes, Botanical consultant, former curator of Cooktown Botanic Gardens & RBG Melbourne
- Freya Thomas, Senior Urban Forester: City of Melbourne

Moderators:
- Dave Kendal, Director: Future in Nature
- Pauline Marsh

Venue: Treasury Theatre

Screening

FILM SCREENING,
Q&A

17.10.2024

4PM - 5:30PM

Q&A
- Verena Thomas, Director
- Jackie Kauli, Director

Venue: Library at the Dock

Workshop

Narratives for Change: How Storytelling Fuels Advocacy Success

Join global activist Anna Macdonald, who has over two decades of experience leading impactful international campaigns, in an interactive workshop on the power of storytelling in advocacy.

17.10.2024

4PM - 5:30PM

Learn how shaping narratives can influence decision-makers, mobilize communities, and drive change. Through discussions and real-world examples, gain practical techniques for using storytelling to achieve advocacy goals. Leave inspired to craft impactful stories!

Facilitator:
Anna Macdonald, Campaigner

Venue: Library at the Dock

Knowledge Session

Policy and Governance

What policies can support the integration of indigenous knowledge in ecological protection while considering the dynamics of immigration?

17.10.2024

6PM - 7:30PM

Panelists:
- Anna Macdonald, Campaigner
- Osai Ojigho, Director Policy Public Affairs & Campaigns: Christian Aid
- Peter Hylands
- Benson Saulo, Diplomat, Finance & Trade Expert

Moderator:

Meet: Royal Botanic Gardens

Tour

Greenline Project Tour

18.10.2024

12 NOON - 3PM

Presentation on the Greenline Project, in relation to THENGOIFF 2024's themes: indigenous knowledge & ecological protection.

Sites:
• Yarra’s edge
• Turning basin (at Enterprize Park)
• Library at the Dock

Facilitator:
Luke Flanagan, Principal Program Manager: City of Melbourne

FULLY BOOKED!

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens

Knowledge Session

Break-out

Indigenous youth-led forum

18.10.2024

10AM - 11:30AM

Mueller Hall

Panelists:

Moderator:

Venue: Library at the Dock

Screening

FILM SCREENINGS

18.10.2024

4PM - 9PM