17/04/2025
A sobering truth about the state of our current film industry in Australia. Well done Michael Facey for speaking up & continuously fighting the good fight 💪
Filmmaker Michael Facey knows what it’s like to live as an artist in Australia. He knows the journey a film undergoes from the initial concept to honing the script to being on set bringing an emotional truth to life, and finally, to running the theatrical and streaming release gauntlet. Michael has worked as a producer on shorts and features, with the q***r drama Sunflower seeing him journey across Australia with the entourage of filmmakers and actors in tow.
The WA based filmmaker is also a vocal advocate for the arts industry in Australia, using his platform to directly reach out to local and state MPs to question their stance on the governments role in supporting the artists in Australia. As Australia heads into another Federal election, one that sees Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party seeking a second term, Michael’s engagement and push for continued support for artists in Australia has increased.
These aspects of pressure on the lives of creative Australians are what underpin the following conversation with Michael Facey. I caught up with him to discuss his entry into filmmaking, the role of politics in the arts, the costs of being a filmmaker in Australia right now, and how the cinematic experience is changing.
https://www.thecurb.com.au/interview-michael-facey/
