Colourfest was conceived in response to the lack of cultural diversity on Australian screens. The portrayal of people from migrant and diasporic backgrounds is littered with stereotypes, and is generally skewed towards negative representations. Colourfest challenges such portrayals by showcasing a more authentic and inclusive image of Australians as a nation of diverse faces.
In 2015 we’re expanding our breadth by introducing LGBTI and indigenous stories as part of our new collection of short films.