What time do the doors open?

Doors open at 1:30pm and the event starts at 2:00pm.

Can I purchase drinks at the event?

Yes. A licensed bar will be open for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. All drinks are permitted in the auditorium.

How long does the event go for?

The event will be running from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Friday, 2 August

Behind the Lens - Poco Talks

‘Poco Talks’ is an intimate experience and an exciting opportunity to be in the room with Australian leaders in cinema!

By Mass Motion

Date and time

Fri, 2 Aug 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEST

Location

Ballarat Goods Shed

200 Lydiard Street North Soldiers Hill, VIC 3350 Australia

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM

Welcome to Poco Talks

MC welcome to Poco Talks.

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

James Thompson - Industry Insights

James Thompson

James is a senior lecturer at SAE Creative Institute with 12 years experience teaching undergraduate courses in cinema studies, media studies and film production; RMIT, Monash University. He is a han...

2:35 PM - 2:55 PM

Alexei Toliopoulos

Alexei is a writer, filmmaker, comedian, podcaster, film critic and technically, an internationally acclaimed investigative documentarian. Alexei created and stars in the investigative-comedy YouTube...

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Noora Niasari

Iran-born and raised in Australia, Niasari began with architecture studies at the University of Technology Sydney, later shifting her focus to filmmaking. She earned a Masters of Film & Television fr...

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Danny Philippou

South Australian born twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou rose to success with their YouTube channel RackaRacka. Talented actors and directors, their recent feature film 'Talk To Me' (2023) won...

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Mark Molloy

Ballarat born and bred Film Director Mark Molloy, now based in LA, recently directed the upcoming blockbuster movie 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley' (2024) for Netflix. A multi-award winning director,...

About this event

3 hours

Poco Talks is a new and exciting initiative connecting regional Victorians with leaders in the Australian film industry. Join us for an afternoon filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Get ready to dive into the world of film and gain valuable insights from experts in the field. We're proud to announce this year's featured speakers:

Mark Molloy (Feature Film Director, 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley')
Danny Philippou (Feature Film Director, 'Talk to Me')
Noora Niasari (Short Film Director & Writer, 'Shayda')
Alexei Toliopoilos (Writer, Filmmaker, Comedian, Podcaster, Film Critic)
James Thompson (Senior Lecturer at SAE Creative Institute)

Date: Fri Aug 02, 2024

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Ballarat Goods Shed

Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from the best in the business.

Organised by

Mass Motion

From humble beginnings 12 years ago, Mass has grown up to be a full service creative agency, specialising in film + animation. We collaborate with brands big and small to inform, engage and inspire, so if you’ve got a problem that needs a creative solution, you’ve come to the right place.