Screen NSW’s Western Sydney Sessions are an opportunity for creative practitioners to connect face-to-face with the Screen NSW team. Learn more about how to navigate Screen NSW funding programs and the support we offer to aid the creation of high calibre stories and cultural content.
The July session will be held on Thursday 24 July from 8am to 10am at The Civic Gallery, Phive, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta NSW.
This month, Screen NSW presents a networking and panel discussion with ABC’s Development and Production team. As Australia's national public broadcaster, the ABC produces varied content across numerous platforms, including television and digital. The ABC is one of the largest commissioners of local content in Australia, producing compelling content that strives to reflect the diversity of Australia's people and communities. Join us at this session to hear from the team on ideas, perspectives and opportunities they are looking for in content, talent and skills.
ABC presenters:
- Kalita Corrigan: Commissioning Editor, Documentary + Specialist
- Kirra Homer – Development Manager ABC Indigenous / Production Manager
- Charlie Falkner – Scripted Development Manager
Screen NSW Moderator: Lauren Edwards, Screen NSW Senior Manager Content Investment
Please register your attendance here as space is limited and for catering purposes (light refreshments will be served).
About the presenters:
KALITA CORRIGAN – COMMISSIONING EDITOR, DOCUMENTARY + SPECIALIST
Kalita is passionate about finding ways to make Australian documentaries and factual formats entertaining and informative. She is a champion of Australian voices, places and stories which connect to a broad audience across a variety of ABC platforms. Genres include true crime, history, contemporary issues and arts. After graduating from Byron Bay High School, Kalita moved to London spending 10 years learning from the best in the business at Channel 4 and BBC. Commissions include Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra, Eat The Invaders, Headliners, Stuff The British Stole & Songs Inside.
KIRRA HOMER – DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ABC INDIGENOUS / PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kirra Homer is a proud Wiradjuri woman based in Sydney. As a Production Manager, she contributed to a diverse range of acclaimed productions, including You Can’t Ask That, Miss Represented with Annabel Crabb, NAIDOC Awards, The Set, Australia Talks, and many more. In 2024, Kirra transitioned into the role of Development Manager for ABC Indigenous, where she co-created and produced the program Hear Me Out.
CHARLIE FALKNER – SCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Charlie Falkner is the Development Manager for the ABC's scripted team, overseeing the development pipeline for new scripted projects. He has experience in screen and theatre development, having worked in industry roles at Token Artists, Screen NSW, and Screen Australia, and as a producer and playwright for Belvoir St Theatre, KXT Bakehouse, The Old Fitz and more.
