Local Voice Panel Event
In a world of hyper local how important is an authentic local voice?
In a post COVID-19 world people are craving authentic local stories whether that be music, movies or brands.
Tuesday October 11th 2022 | 5pm to 7pm
Anthologie Studio | 8 Brown St, East Perth WA 6004
Refreshments and networking provided
Come and soak up the experiences of three internationally significant local creative talents to talk about the importance of, and how to develop, a local voice: Musician Katy Steele from Little Birdy; International Film Director, Ben Young; and Creative Director Weiden & Kennedy Beijing, Scott Hitchcock.
IN:WA Local Voice Panel
Ben Young
Writer Director
Ben Young is an award winning writer/director who began his career acting for screen at the age of 12.
His 2016 feature debut Hounds of Love won numerous awards around the world, most notably at The Venice Film Festival. Ben’s second film Extinction premiered on Netflix on 2018 and feature Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan.
Ben directed a block of Netflix’s Clickbait in 2020 and the season finale of the second season of Amazon’s The Wilds in 2021. He is currently in post production for his movie, Where All Light Tends to Go starring Billy Bob Thornton and Robin Wright which will premier in 2023.
Scott Hitchcock
Creative Director
Scott started his obsession with art and design in a salty sea shack down under in Australia. Inspiration fueled by Mambo’s Reg Mombassa, skateboarder the Gonz, Big Brother magazine and Mad Max Films he developed a passion for good ideas, face melting graphic design and story telling. Being isolated in a smaller city developed Scott’s creative side and tested his imagination to create new ways to have fun.
Most recently Scott has been Welden + Kennedy’s creative director on IKEA based in China responsible for the brand across Asia. Scott is humble about his achievements but would be ranked as one of WA’s most awarded creative exports.
Katy Steele
Singer/Songwriter
At the age of 19 Katy became the lead singer of one of Australia’s biggest bands Little Birdy. This saw her travel all over the world for showcases and touring to build her fanbase for over 15 years.
After moving to Brooklyn, NYC her solo career developed and her distinctive voice and song writing has only grown in spades alongside her unique style which has made her a chameleon of an artist.
Katy has been awarded WAMI’s Best Female Vocalist twice, as well as APRAs Best Contemporary Music Prize.
Tickets are limited. IN:WA Members - FREE (max 2 per agency). Non-members $20. Secure yours today via Eventbrite.
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