Bridging Cultures, Building Teams
Bridging Cultures, Building Teams
Successful screen projects in the Asia Pacific demand more than just vision—they require deep cultural intelligence. This practical, interactive workshop is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping you with the vital skills needed to establish and maintain resilient cross-border partnerships.
Dr Mark Dinnen is an Assistant Professor of International Relations and the Discipline Lead for International Relations, Politics, and the Arts at Bond University. Mark often works closely the Bond’s film department, and his expertise in experiential learning has earned him multiple accolades, including the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning through Sustained Innovation, an Award for Teaching Excellence Citation from the Australian Awards for University Teaching, and international recognition from the Committee on Teaching About the United Nations. Dinnen most recently returned from Lao PDR, where he delivered a Masterclass to public servants on multilateral diplomacy and effective communication.
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 9.00am – 12.00noon
The Langham, Gold Coast
Price: $55 per person including continuous tea and coffee
Day Pass: 3 Masterclasses and Reel Connections $120 per person.
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The Asia Pacific Screen Academy expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the South East Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, including the custodial communities on whose land works are created and celebrated by the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We also pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise the integral role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples continue to play in storytelling and celebration spaces.