Desert Pea Media Newsletter

NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2024

Dear DPM friends and fam

Welcome to the August 2024 Edition of the DPM Newsletter! Heaps of great things happening. Check it out!

The DPM team are very pleased to announce the release of ‘CROSSROADS: REFLECTIONS’ – https://youtu.be/QimN6VTB8uU

A new documentary presented by Desert Pea Media (DPM) ‘Crossroads: Reflections’ based in Moree & Bourke NSW, follows the story of the CROSSROADS PROJECT - a group of young Indigenous people in remote NSW, learning the craft of storytelling, creating impactful change, and building a positive future for their communities.

‘Crossroads: Reflections’ tells the story of a 12-month DPM project in Bourke and Moree NSW – demonstrating compelling and measurable social impact for young people and communities. This is the story of a new generation of grassroots storytellers, as they embrace unique opportunities, and develop new skills in digital media creation, songwriting, leadership, and valuable employment/life skills.

This personal/professional development process has triggered profound changes in the participants, their families and in the way they are perceived by the wider community. “It’s time that communities started taking control of the narrative. Telling their own stories, listening to each other, reflecting on and defining their community story in a self-determined way,” said Toby Finlayson – DPM Creative Director/Co-Founder.

The DPM Team is excited about the potential of the Crossroads model. The sky is the limit for these young people, and we are seeking new partnerships to roll out long-term projects around the Western Region and across Australia.

“We now have clear evidence from the Independent Evaluation undertaken that the model works. The personal and social impacts are clear and measurable – long-term investment in communities creates positive social change, helps Indigenous young people feel more connected to their communities and improves social and emotional wellbeing for all involved.” (Scott Large – DPM General Manager)

Desert Pea Media’s ‘The Crossroads Project’ was funded by the Office for Regional Youth’s (NSW Gov) ‘Our Region, Our Voice’ program.

CREDITS:
Toby Finlayson - Co-Director/Co-Producer/Project Lead/Camera 2/Editor
Sam Vines - DOP/Editor/Mentor
Scott Large - Co-Director/Co-Producer/Graphic Design/General Manager
Maf Priestley - Co-Director/Cultural Consultant
Daniel Glossop - Sound Engineer/Mentor
Jannali Doncaster - Presenter/Facilitator/Mentor

Welcome to DPM Futures – a new Desert Pea Media initiative supported by Create NSW for up to five NSW-Based Indigenous Creatives.

Based around an intensive ‘Creative Development Camp’ on Bundjalung Country in December - the program draws on 22 years of DPM’s skills and experience – supporting participants to identify/set goals, learn new skills, meet new people, and further your creative, personal and professional practice.

Focused on three key areas:

Creative and Professional Development
Personal Development - Wellbeing and Purpose
Facilitating Community Project Process (based on DPM projects)

Successful applicants will work alongside the DPM Team, and our network of industry professionals over a 6-month period, from October 2024.

ROUND 1 of Applications are OUT NOW – more info here:
https://www.desertpeamedia.com/jobs2024

CLOSES 12th AUGUST 2024

2024 National Indigenous Music Awards

We’re pleased to announce that THREE Desert Pea Media productions are Finalists in the 2024 National Indigenous Music Awards ‘Community Music Clip of the Year’ category.

DPM Finalists are:

The awards ceremony is held in Darwin NT on August 10. Congrats and good luck to all the Finalists!

https://nima.musicnt.com.au/2024-nima-finalists/

DPM is currently looking to develop Organisational Partnerships for both short-term projects and long-term engagements in 2024 and beyond.

Our current focus is on long-term, sustainable, and integrated programs focused on impact and legacy - which has come directly from community feedback and recent evaluative research. We have seen the potential of this approach and now our challenge is to resource these projects effectively to maximise the benefits for community, for families, for people.

If you, or someone you know is interested in discussing project ideas – get in touch today!

There has never been a more valuable time to support the work of NFP’s and charity organisations in Australia. Our new website offers a new, and exciting way for the DPM fam to contribute to our work with Original Nations young people in an authentic and impactful way.

‘DPM Connect’ is a new network for supporters and collaborators to directly uplift Desert Pea Media’s work.

For Individuals: A monthly donation campaign is a new opportunity to become part of the DPM Connect network, and receive exclusive updates, PR and marketing resources, and exclusive pre-release screenings of our media and music outcomes.

For Businesses: A one-off or monthly donation campaign is a new opportunity to become part of the DPM Connect network, and receive exclusive updates, PR and marketing resources, and exclusive pre-release screenings of our media and music outcomes.

This is a new way to connect directly with DPM and support the projects in communities we work with.

All donations are 100% tax deductible and go directly to creating opportunities for Original Nations young people to connect with community, culture, country, and creativity.

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO ON DPM CONNECT

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