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Sign on Screen at the 12th Deaf History International Conference
Sign on Screen MPhil candidate Sam Martin recently attended the 12th Deaf History International Conference in Ghent, Belgium. Sam was one of just three Australians present, alongside renowned Deaf historian Dr Breda Carty AO, who shared her trailblazing work on the Deaf History Collections website, and Brian Johnston, who is a board member. The program…
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2026 Film Festival
The Sign on Screen Film Festival will take place at the Australian National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra from Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, 2026. A collaboration between the NFSA, Deaf Connect and the Australian National University, the festival will feature films and series in sign languages from all over the world,…
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Join us at Deaf Festival 2025 in Sydney
The 2025 Australian Deaf Festival is taking place on Saturday 30 August at Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney. Join thousands of visitors to explore Deaf performances, workshops, stalls and other activities. SoS postgrads Sam Martin and Sofya Gollan will be hosting a stall for Sign on Screen, where you can chat to them about about our…
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Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat
Published 23 May 2025 with The Conversation By Sofya Gollan, Gemma King and Samuel Martin In March 1988, students of the world’s only Deaf university started a revolution that made national news. Now, the first film to document this historic uprising is screening on Apple TV+. At the same time, American universities are grappling with…
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Sam Martin’s Signs of Success Documentary Series Released with Deaf Connect
Sign on Screen MPhil Sam Martin has directed six episodes for partner organisation Deaf Connect, exploring inclusive employment for Deaf and hard of hearing workers around Australia. Click through below to watch the free series and learn how diverse workplaces, from the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DOBCA) to F45 to the National…
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Sofya Gollan Presents “Deaf Stories and the Moving Image Take 2: Filmmaking Masterclass”
Take your next step in filmmaking with this masterclass led by an award-winning filmmaker. Deaf filmmaker Sofya Gollan will guide you through the techniques and skills needed to produce commercial and compelling Deaf stories on screen. Discover the intricacies of capturing Deaf narratives on film and gain insight into the distinctive aspects of filmmaking when…
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Introducing Sam Martin, MPhil Researcher
For as long as I can remember, storytelling has ignited a deep sense of excitement within me. Growing up in a creative family of painters, academics, filmmakers, photographers and chefs, I was constantly surrounded by a rich mix of artistic media, all of which have shaped how I see and move through the world. Personally,…
