Perspective Shift

Daniel Monks is the first Australian to take out the Busan Bank Award for his acclaimed independent feature film, Pulse, a story about a gay, disabled teenager who undergoes a futuristic body swap.

We uncover the journey of one of Australia’s leading visual artists, Prue Stevenson. We explore Prue’s artist practice, how it began, and how her identity as an autistic person intertwines with her artistic practice.

Jana Castillo is one of Australia’s leading female contemporary dancers, and a performer with the Australian Dance Theatre. Growing up in Wodonga, it was evident from a young age that Jana was born for the stage, often sacrificing social time for a dance studio and eisteddfods. As her career progressed, Jana acquired impairments, which led her on a new journey of self-discovery and advocacy. Her dedication and passion for her art is infectious and her undeniable skill and artistry is challenging perceptions of disability in the dance industry.