'Last time Jason Raftopoulos spoke to Neos Kosmos, he was ready to bring his film West of Sunshine to the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, after already having it screened in Venice. Almost one year later, the film has made the round of some of the most significant film festivals in the world, coming back home for the Melbourne International Film Festival a few weeks ago. Now, it’s time for its official theatrical release and Raftopoulos is savouring the moment.' (Introduction)
'For over a decade Esther Anatolitis has been a passionate advocate for creativity, the arts and public space. She taught into the studio program at RMIT Architecture, University of NSW and the University of Sydney. She has also held several arts and media leadership roles including the Melbourne Fringe, SBS, and most recently with Regional Arts Victoria. Currently she is the Executive Director for the National Association of Visual Arts (NAVA).' (Introduction)