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Technician’s toolkit: Surviving the film and TV industry

February 16, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

What does it take to work behind the scenes in the film and TV industry? We asked some of our key technician members for their advice for people just starting out in the industry. From DoPs to hair and makeup designers, what are some of the qualities needed for a successful career in the film and TV industry, and what ...

David Speers at the 2017 Press Freedom Australia dinner

February 16, 2017 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Events Featured News

Journalists’ fight against fake news and ‘alternative facts’ is the focus for the 2017 Press Freedom Australia dinner, to be held in Sydney on April 28.

Feel safe in the heat

February 10, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity

More hot weather is forecast for the next few days, and MEAA wants to ensure you and your employer are taking proper precautions to protect your health and safety.

Applications open for second Balibo Five-Roger East fellowships

February 10, 2017 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom News

Applications are now being sought for the second round of Balibo Five-Roger East fellowships for East Timorese journalists.

Campaign launched to bring them here

February 6, 2017 #bringthemhere #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia Campaigns

MEAA is calling for the Turnbull Government to resettle in Australia Behrouz Boochani, Mehdi Savari, and ‘Eaten Fish’, respectively a journalist, an actor and a cartoonist who have been detained for several years at the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre, operated on behalf of the Australian government.