Melbourne Writers Festival kicks off tomorrow with a really awesome program (particularly if you're interested in TV writing!) I'm not going to make it out this year unfortunately, but thought I'd still share my picks for the festival. So! Check them out below.
THURSDAY 20 AUGUST
Rob Thomas: Veronica Mars to iZombie
Melbourne Writers Festival often brings out some interesting television writers, and this year is no exception. I inhaled iZombie earlier this year, so to see the totally awesome Rob Thomas in conversation with the totally awesome Clementine Ford is a must-do.
Contagion
I kind of liked the movie Contagion but am kind of obsessed with the idea of watching the movie and then watching scientists talk about the movie. How great is that?
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST
Writing & Censorship
Festivals often explore topics of censorship, but this panel with writers from China, the Philippines and Myanmar looks fascinating and should approach the topic from a really compelling angle.
Women in Media: women writing film
This is generally a topic close to my heart, and with Brodie Lancaster who outputs one of my favourite zines, Filmme Fatales, it should be A+.
Media Makers: lit mags, the new breed
Observing literary magazines as not just an editor's field, but a creator's pet project is a pretty interesting concept and certainly very reflective of the current landscape in Australia, so this panel is increasingly relevant.
SATURDAY 22 AUGUST
Damned Whores and God's Police: 40 years on
It's hard to believe Anne Summer's quintessential book on feminism came out forty years ago. It'll be fascinating to see what's changed in the mean time.
Eat the Sky: cross-cultural collaborations
Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean is a wonderful Indian-Australian YA collaborative anthology, so seeing what went in behind the scenes should make for a really compelling and informative session.
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
After Gone Girl
Lady crime! My favourite sort!
How to Interview
Interviewing is an integral skill to develop as a writer, whether you're writing fiction or non-fiction. This session's also hosted by Dumbo Feather which are seriously masters of the long-form interview.
The World According to the Short Story
Paddy O'Reilly is one of Australia's most prolific short fiction writers, and for good reason too. She's really a master of the form, and anyone interested in that craft should definitely be attending this.
MONDAY 24 AUGUST - THURSDAY 27 AUGUST
I'm going to be a little vaguer here as these are light programming days with some repeated content, but there are some terrific films showing, particularly War Photographer and Salt of the Earth which I'd recommend checking out.
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
Gideon Haigh: Melbourne Mystery
I've talked a bit recently on how I'm getting into true crime, and this session sounds particularly interesting as it'll be dissecting a local, high profile case.
Inside New York Publishing
What it says on the tin.
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
Big Love
Polyamory! Unconventional relationships! It's a topic I'm growing more and more fascinated with as our understanding of what a family is continues to change. This should be a great panel discussion on the topic.
Daniel Handler: we are pirates
Cue frenetic screaming. Daniel Handler AKA Lemony Snicket was one of those formative authors for me. I'd see him stand up to recite the phone book.
The Book Look: contemporary cover design
It's not really a secret that I love a good book cover, and a session on what actually goes into that process is something that really appeals to me, and should do designers, writers and readers alike.
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
Small Screens: Australian TV Now
It's such a great time for Australian television, and this panel seeks to explore exactly that, talking to creators of Wentworth and The Family Law.
Small Screens: Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Because, I mean, how great is Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries?
Closing Night Party
No festival is complete without a good closing night party, plus, y'know, 80s music!
There's a lot more on at MWF too, so check out the full program here.
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