LES CULTURE DU MONDE 2014 University of Newcastle’s Production Team

TEAM LEADER & MENTOR Vikrant Kishore Dr Kishore is a Lecturer for Communication & Media Production at the University of Newcastle, Australia; he has more than 25 documentaries and corporate films to his credit. His documentaries on ‘Chhau Dance’ a mask folk and ritualistic dance form from eastern India have been screened in various international film festivals. He has been actively working for the safeguard and preservation of the “intangible cultural heritage” of East India. He has led the Chhau dance group in various international folklore festivals. Dr Kishore’s co-edited book “Bollywood and its Other(s)” is being published by Palgrave Macmillan and will be available from October Currently he is working on his book on the Representation of Indian folk dance forms in Bollywood cinema.

PRESS RELATIONS Elianah Lawford Elliana is a proud Wiradjuri woman with a rich heritage. She has a passion for story telling and is committed to the preservation of Indigenous culture through art, dance and Dreamtime. Her love of story telling and digital media has led her to study a Bachelor of Communication at The University of Newcastle, which she will finish at the end of this year. With a unique mix of both a city and bush upbringing – she is always excited to explore new endeavors. Keep track of Elli’s journey through her personal blog: Follow her on twitter

SOCIAL MEDIA Tayla Angel Tayla Angel is a third year Bachelor of Communications student whose outlook on life and learning has always been firmly cemented in the historical, cultural and international. Her first step into tertiary education led her to study Ancient History at Macquarie University, where her appreciation of cultural heritage and historical societies blossomed. She has always held a deep interest in telling stories through dynamic visual and textual mediums, and from this she transitioned into a media production major.

PHOTOGRAPHER Melissa Wilson Melissa Wilson is a third year journalism student with a passion for photography. She began shooting in her first year of uni, covering the live music events at Bar on the Hill. Melissa has gone on to shoot major music festivals including Big Day Out and St. Jerome’s Laneway festival as well as Groovin’ the Moo and Fat As Butter right here in Newcastle. In her spare time Melissa loves shooting film on her old school SLR. Take a look at Melissa’s past work and follow her journey here:

PRODUCTION Josh King Josh King is in his 3rd year of study majoring in media production. He loves to work in film production and even volunteers for the university’s student media body YAK TV. Josh hopes that the experiences he will have at the Festival of World Cultures will influence not only his future film projects but provide him with many other unforeseen opportunities.

PRODUCTION Chris Wedlock Chris Wedlock has had a passion in media from a young age, starting off in photography, he has been published in newsletters and magazines in Bathurst. After his successes in Theatrical Lighting Design in the HSC he pushed his focus towards film. After enjoying 2 years of an I.T. degree while still majoring in media, and founding Digital Emotions Creative back in 2012, he decided a full-fledged Communications course would suit better. His love for documentaries, travel and culture drew him into finding the perfect curricular experience: The Festival of Cultures, France.

PRODUCTION Jaime-Maree Kelly Jaime-Maree Kelly is a third year Media Production student who has enjoyed working with cameras ever since she can remember. She has grown up in a highly visual loving family where everything is documented through photography or film. Jaime is excited to use the experience she has gained throughout her degree and involvement with YakTV, and put it towards the documentation of Les Cultures Du Monde. Follow Jaime’s journey through her personal blog:

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