Topic: Arts and Culture
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Alumni Business Directory
Need some ideas to help fill your holiday hamper? Have a look at our gift guide featuring QUT Alumni businesses, authors, artists and initiatives for inspiration.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Bella Deary, Nextdoor ARI | The Sum Is Greater
The Nextdoor ARI was founded in 2020 with a vision of creating opportunities for South-East Queensland based contemporary artists to grow and develop. QUT Alumnus and member Bella Deary tells us more.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Global careers, Arts and Culture
Savannah Franklin | On repeat
Savannah Franklin is a music industry trailblazer and QUT alum now based in Los Angeles. Savannah has carved out an impressive career in A&R at Columbia Records and works behind the scenes, scouting the next generation of talent.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
Sophie Beer | Growing daisies in concrete
Sophie Beer completed a double degree with distinction in Creative Industries and Law and to the bewilderment of parents started a career as a freelance illustrator. Today, Sophie is a successful illustrator and author of children’s books.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Arts and Culture
Andy Miller | Redefining Drinking Culture with Heaps Normal
Andy reflects on the brand's inspiration, his creative background, and how living in Bangkok supports the company's growth in Southeast Asia.
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Filed under: Leadership, Arts and Culture
Dr Belinda Burns | Top-down creativity
Dr Belinda Burns, Chief Creative Officer at Screen Queensland, shares her career journey, the challenges she's faced along the way, and her insights on breaking into the industry
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship
Melizza Jaune Tanpoco | Pearls of wisdom
From student to entrepreneur, Melizza Jaune Tanpoco launched Jaune Pearls while completing her degree. Learn about her remarkable journey and the creation of her fine jewellery brand in this Q&A.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
John McGeachin | From script to screen
John McGeachin has every kid's dream job—for real life! He shares his experience in the television industry, his episode-writing process, and how he got involved with everyone’s favourite blue heeler family.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture
David Williams | Innovating Indigenous storytelling
David is a proud Wakka Wakka man from Central Queensland who founded Gilimbaa in 2008 – a full-service creative agency known for their innovative promotion of indigenous culture. In this Q&A he chats about his career and the power of connection.
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Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture
Dr Alethea Beetson | Dreaming Loud
Dr Alethea Beetson is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Lead at Spotify and the Creative Director of Blak Social. A QUT Doctor of Creative Industries alumnus, Alethea shares her thoughts on the Indigenous music industry.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture
Wayne Denning | Championing Indigenous Stories
Wayne is a proud Birri and Guugu Yumidhirr man who left a remarkable career in the public service to found Carbon Creative. In this Q&A, Wayne chats about his career in the creative industries and his perspectives as an Indigenous Australian.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Jacob Livermore | Architecture meets cinematic artistry
Alumnus, Jacob Livermore, shares his unique journey from architectural graduate to accomplished location scout for television productions including 'Boy Swallows Universe' and 'The Family Law'.
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