Karina Libbey
screen culture specialist
ABOUT ME
Hello! I'm Karina, your screen culture specialist. With over 15 years of experience in the screen industry, I have developed a broad and unique skillset. My expertise ranges from film programming and event design to audience and industry development, and beyond.
My passion lies in creating an inclusive and welcoming screen culture. I believe that arts and culture are essential aspects of our lives and should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Together, let's collaborate on exciting, challenging, fun, and engaging experiences! Let's work to make screen culture more accessible and enjoyable for all.
SERVICES
Ready to collaborate? Whether we’re working together in Sydney, Canberra, or online, see my available services below and get in touch.
Film Festival and Cinema Programming
Hosting, Q&A and Panel Moderation
Event Design
Film Award Jury Member
Grant Funding Writing and Review
…Or make a pitch!
EXPERIENCE
Positions Held:
Australian Film, Television and Radio School, Program & Events Manager
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Public Engagement Manager
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Public Programs and Visitor Experience Manager
Sydney Film Festival, Travelling Film Festival Manager
Sydney Underground Film Festival, Festival Manager
The Festivalists, Festival Manager
Industry Representation:
Audience & Industry Development Grant Assessment Panel Member/Chair
Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Committee Member
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Member
Sydney Film Festival Film (SFF) Advisory Panel Member
Australian Teachers of Media (AToM) Award Jury Member
Sydney Underground Film Festival Jury Member
Brisbane International Film Festival Short Film Jury Member 2022
Presenter and Q&A moderator for cinema, film festival, and distributor events; including Sydney Film Festival, Travelling Film Festival, Capital Film Festival, Dendy Cinemas, National Film and Sound Archive
NOW SHOWING!
Current and upcoming projects:
Guest Programmer, The Mercury Adelaide Cinematheque
Event Producer, Heart of Randwick: Creative Night Event
Program & Events Manager (part time) at Australian Film, Television and Radio School
Dementia Friendly Screening Project Consultant, University of New South Wales - Launched September 2024 (ongoing, 2024-27)
Recent projects:
Film Programmer at Travelling Film Festival
Vision Statement Workshop Consultant for Uptown District Acceleration Program, with Reactivate Consultation
Audience Development Research Project, Sydney Film Festival , Travelling Film Festival
Research Assistant, Queensland University of Technology, School of Creative Practice
Birdeater Q&A with cast & crew, Dendy Newtown
Q&A moderation at Sydney Film Festival 2024: The Cats of Gokogu Shrine, Kid Snow, The Pool, It’s Okay!
Housekeeping for Beginners Q&A with Goran Stolevski, Dendy Newtown
All of us Strangers Q&A with Andrew Haigh, Dendy Newtown
Bad Behaviour Q&A with Alice Englert, Dendy Newtown
Sydney Underground Film Festival Program Consultant
Event design and delivery for Film Tracks: Hairspray Party and Late Night Party with the Devil at Sydney Film Festival
Q&A moderation at Sydney Film Festival 2023: Hello Dankness, Bad Behaviour, Run Rabbit Run, Birdeater, Three Chords and the Truth
Flyways Q&A with director Randall Wood, Dendy Canberra
Because We Have Each Other Q&A with Chloe Brugale and Munro Melano, National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
Program copy writing for Sydney Film Festival
Grant writing services for CLIPPED
The Giants Q&A with Bob Brown, Laurence Billiet, Rachael Antony, Ritz Cinema, Dendy Newtown, Palace Electric and National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Senses of Cinema Q&A with Tom Zybrucki, John Huges, Susan Lambert, National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
Industry Producer, Rough Cut Lab 2023, Antenna Documentary Film Festival.
Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey Q&A with director Rob Murphy, National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
Drifting Petals Q&A with Clara Law, National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
Event Manager for Sydney 2023 International Gay and Lesbian Football Association World Championships.