'Tables of 5' Breakfast Series 2005: Point, Shoot and Provoke, Digi Docs: The fusion of documentary film and new media technologies

Documentary film maker Peter Wintonick's innovative use of cutting edge digital technology mixed with compelling, often politically engaged content has lead to international acclaim. He is most noted for co-producing and directing one of the most successful documentaries in Canadian history, Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media, which received no less than 22
awards. As a world leader on the thinking, philosophies and commentary concerning the impact of digital technologies on documentary practice, Peter's residency in Adelaide will develop policy, state wide strategy, networks and curricula while developing a pathway for South Australia to become a key player in the `digi doc' revolution.

Greg Mackie will provide a local arts perspective on the issues Peter raises and discuss what the public service can do to ensure his `thinking' is followed up with positive action in SA.

Join us for what promises to be a fascinating and thought provoking discussion.

The Presenters:

Peter Wintonick is originally from Montreal, Canada and has been a producer, director, critic, media activist and editor of independent film, video and new media for more than twenty five years, with his work encompassing dramatic
features, theatrical documentaries, television and educational film and video.

His appointment as an Adelaide Thinker in Residence is timed to coincide with the Adelaide Film Festival and the Australian International Documentary Conference. Partners in Peter Wintonick's visit from January to April are the
Department of Premier and Cabinet, South Australian Film Corporation, theDepartment of Education and Children's Services, Flinders University, University of South Australia, Adelaide Film Festival, Australian International
Documentary Conference and Arts SA.

Prior to his appointment as Executive Director of Arts SA, Greg Mackie was an Elected Member of the Adelaide City Council. He has played a leading role in the development of the Arts in Adelaide, in particular being involved with Writers'
Week and founding the Adelaide Festival of Ideas. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2002.

BOOK FOR THE `TABLES OF 5' SERIES

Breakfast 2, Friday 13 May: Conversations with Carmen - A Women's Forum event with Dr Carmen Lawrence, Federal Member for Fremantle and National President of the ALP.

The Busby Hall, National Wine Centre (note change of venue - this event only).

Breakfast 3, Thursday 23 June: Impact & Influence, A Media Viewpoint - a panel discussion with local media personalities.
Hilton Adelaide

Breakfast 4, Thursday 29 September: Myths & Motivations - A Young Professionals' Forum event following up the report presented in October 2004.

Cost (incl. GST):

Series of 4: IPAA Members $160.00, Non Members $220.00, Table of 5 $900.00, Table of 10 $1760.00

Per Breakfast: IPAA Members $45.00, Non Members $60.00, Table of 5 $500.00, Table of 10 $1760.00.