Advocacy

Diana Fisk is a passionate advocate, committed to work that results in positive change.

Advocacy Work

Speaker & Writer - Inclusion, Equality & Impact

Diana’s writing has been featured in Women’s Agenda, Mamamia and Thought Catalogue and a panelist at events and industry sessions including for CinefestOZ, Melbourne Women Film Festival, Australian Institute Company Directors, Vision Australia, Documentary Australia and JMC Academy. Diana has also been invited to speak on ABC News Radio and Vision Australia Radio, whilst her film projects have been featured in major Australian publications and seen on major Australian broadcasters, international streamers and countless festivals across Australia.

Diana was recipient of Film Victoria’s Key Talent Placement for producing in 2018, and in 2019 became a recipient of the Screen Australia Enterprise People Fund working alongside Sue Maslin at Film Art Media.

Bus Stop Films - General Manager, Bus Stop Employment

Diana joined Bus Stop Films in 2023 as General Manager of Bus Stop Employment. Bus Stop Employment enables economic participation and financial well-being for people with disabilities by providing employment-ready training and access to meaningful work opportunities within Australia’s screen industry.

Australian Feature Film Summit - Summit Coordinator

After four years in planning, Diana is proud to have supported the Australian Feature Film Summit as Summit Coordinator in 2022. The Australian Feature Film Forum is an initiative of the Australian Feature Film Group (AFFG), an informal group of industry representatives from the production, exhibition and distribution sectors together with representatives of screen agencies, industry associations and guilds.

WIFT Australia - Board Member & Administrator

Diana served as board member and administrator with WIFT Australia throughout 2018 - 2022. During this time Diana coordinated and supported various projects including the Raising Films Forum and MentorHer.

WIFT Victoria - Board Member

Diana served as board member for WIFT Victoria from 2017-2018. During this time Diana produced the event TIme’s Up - A Forum For Change.

Screen Vixens - Founder, Victorian Chapter

Screen Vixens are a national collective of female identifying, non-binary and intersex producers working across all mediums in the Australian screen industry. Diana was the founding member of the Victorian chapter of Screen Vixens in 2018.

For queries regarding speaking and advocacy work please contact diana@dianafisk.com

Storytelling image courtesy of Lovely Photography from Time’s Up - A Forum For Change