From Little Things Big Things Grow

If you happen to be in Canberra over the next six months be sure to drop by the National Museum of Australia for the 'From Little Things Big Things Grow" exhibition...

10 September 2009 – 8 March 2010
9am to 5pm. Free admission.
Gallery of First Australians Focus Gallery

From Little Things Big Things Grow traces the fight for Indigenous civil rights in Australia from 1920 to 1970.

It tells the largely unknown story of Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists who fought together for justice and equal rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This exhibition details the achievements and sacrifices of the struggle through personal stories, rarely seen objects and protest material.

To them the victory belongs, to them the future belongs, for they, the people, are the real makers of history.
Frank Hardy, 1961

Pictured above: Bill Onus, President of the Victorian Aborigines' Advancement League, takes part in the march

Submissions for Reel Change Competition Now Open!

Submissions for the Reel Change short film competition are now open! The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) and Make Poverty History are seeking informative, inspiring and confronting Films on climate change, poverty and human rights to screen at the 2010 Festival and to feature as part of the Make Poverty History climate change campaign.

Submissions Deadline for Reel Change: December 11, 2009

To be eligible films must have been made after 1 January 2008 and must be less than 15 minutes in duration.

HRAFF 2010 Dates

Dates for HRAFF 2010 have been announced! The Festival will take place in Melbourne from April 30 - May 9 and shall then travel to Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin throughout May!

HRAFF is Recruiting

HRAFF is looking for a Speakers Coordinator, Program/Graphic Designer, Events Manager and Sydney Festival Manager.

For details go to www.hraff.org.au. Applications close 18th of September.

WORLD PEACE DAY EVENTS AT BMW EDGE - FED SQUARE

Peace One Day and the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival bring you TWO exciting events to celebrate World Peace Day on the 21 September:


WORLD PEACE DAY EVENT / SCREENING OF 'SOLDIERS OF PEACE' Date: 21 September, 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Location: BMW Edge - Federation Square, Melbourne
Cost: $15 Full/$10 Concession

Tickets can be purchased at: www.worldpeaceday.eventbrite.com

AUSTRALIAN PEACE PRIZE - AWARDED TO SENATOR BOB BROWN / SCREENING OF 'THE DAY AFTER PEACE'

Date: 22 September, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
Cost: $15 Full, $10 Concession

Tickets can be purchased at: http://peaceprize.eventbrite.com/

CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS

SEND US YOUR MUSIC VIDEOS, SHORTS, FEATURES and DOCUMENTARIES

Earlybird Deadline: 4th September, 2009 - cost $10
Final Deadline: 6th November, 2009 - cost $20

Submissions for the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) are now open! All emerging and established filmmakers with a passion for human rights are encouraged to enter. HRAFF is looking for music videos, shorts, features and documentaries to include in its 2010 Festival program. The only criterion is that the film engages with human rights and social justice issues. In 2010, HRAFF will again travel Australia wide with events and screenings taking place in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, AdelaidePerth and Brisbane. There is also over $5000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs!

Submissions are open and close 6th November! For guidelines visit www.hraff.org.au. Contact submissions@hraff.org.au for enquiries.

We look forward to seeing your films!

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