Emelda Davis

Producer, Events Manager, Mentor

Education 2002-2008(Professional Development Courses)
Employer Onyx Management Group
Location Sydney Australia

With over 20 years industry experience through the Onyx vision of collaboration I aim to support Indigenous, Multi-cultural Artist, Entertainment, Events Management, TV Production, Marketing and mentor practitioners. Positive Friendly Flexible personality.

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Portfolio

Employers

  • Onyx Management Group
    Professional Experience: Producer, Events Manager, Mentor
    1970 - 1970

    since 2004 Onyx Management Group Pty Ltd – Sydney NSW. An Indigenous, Multi-cultural Artist, Entertainment, Events Management, TV Production, Marketing and Mentor Agency.

    / 2008 current Wakakirri Advisory Committee
    Performing and visual arts festival consisting of workshops created specifically for primary schools in remote & regional communities.The committee is headed by Tom Calma ATSI Social Justice Commissioner & Nat. Race
    Discrimination Commissioner. www.wakakirri.com

    / 2009 Penrith Regional Gallery Producer-videography ‘Marella the Hidden Mission’
    Exhibition curator Zona Wilkinson
    http://www.penrithregionalgallery.org

    / 2008 – 2009 Producer / Director
    Roots Music TV series 2008 Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, The Factory, The Basement, The Macquarie Hotel - NSW 28 X 58 minute episodes for NITV.

    Producer / Director - National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Basketball 3rd Championships, Darwin, N.T. OB as live record
    TV series, 18 X 56 minute episodes for NITV
    www.onyxmanagementgroup@gmail.com

    / 2007 - 2009 Maling Productions Pty Ltd, Fox Studios Sydney NSW - Producer Survival Day / 2009 Music & Cultural Festival, Adelaide, S.A
    Four hour live to air OB satellite link up, one of four states.

    / 2008 Field Producer - Koori Knockout, Cudgen Oval, NSW. Field Producer/Location Floor Manager / Barefoot Rugby League Show – NITV weekly live national broadcast. Live satellite cross from Cudgen Oval, NSW
    Camera operation studio / Location OB

    Barefoot Rugby League Show - NITV weekly live national broadcast 32 part series. From location & Foxtel Studios Series 1-2008 & series 2-2009

    / 2007 Lace Works, Sydney NSW - Koori Knockout, Lismore, NSW OB as live record
    Field Producer / ENG camera operator
    http://barefoot.nitv.org.au/

    / 2007 Metro Screen - Lester Bostock Initiative
    Producer - 'Kick it to me' Short film, Director mentor Katrina McKenzie Writer / Director Melodie Gibson
    http://www.metroscreen.org.au/

    / 2005 – 2008 The Miracle8 project–artiste, producer Steve Clisby
    Public Relations & Website maintenance
    www.steveclisby.com

    / 2005 – 2008 Black Screen Coordinator
    Industry Cultural Development Branch
    Cultivate and assist the development and appreciation of Indigenous Australian screen culture in remote & regional communities.
    http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/

    / 2001- 2005 Editing Department–Coordinator
    Australian Film Television & Radio School, Sydney NSW. Short courses coordinator, contracting, facilities management Coordinator
    “Tracking Tomorrow” Indigenous Voice Launch in conjunction with the Australian Film Commission-Indigenous Unit (10 years of Indigenous filmmaking) http://www.aftrs.edu.au/

    / 2002 -2004 4toPro Basketball Assoc. – Sydney NSW Executive of Operations, Treasurer, Team Manager, Tour Manager, Community / Athlete Recruitment.

    / 1998 - 2000 ANZ Bank, Sydney NSW
    Service Consultant http://www.anz.com/

    / 1993 - 1998 Bu-Baca Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW.
    Band / Tour Manager 12-piece Traditional West African cultural group/band, Bubaca 1997 ARIA
    nominated for his Australian released album “Stand”.

    / 1992 S.B.S. Television, Sydney NSW.
    Production Manager – Indigenous Unit
    “Blood Brothers” Director Rachel Perkins
    http://www.sbs.com.au/

    / 1983 - 1991 A.B.C. Television
    News & Current Affairs - Film 16mm & Video Tape Editor http://www.abc.net.au/tv/

    / 1980 Aboriginal Development Commission Canberra, ACT - Assist in the daily running of the ADC mailroom

Education

  • Professional Development Courses
    Industry Relevant
    2002 - 2008

Awards and Achievements

  • 'Mirella The Hidden Mission' - exclusive

    Penrith Regional Gallery - Exhibition curator Zona Wilkinson.


    2009 Producer
  • Wakakirri Advisory Committee

    Performing and visual arts festival consisting of workshops created specifically
    for primary schools in remote & regional communities. The committee is
    headed by Tom Calma ATSI Social Justice Commissioner & Nat. Race
    Discrimination Commissioner.


    2008 current
  • 2008 Series Producer

    NATSIBA 3rd Championship series - exclusive 3 day showcase of emerging Indigenous athletes from remote & regional Australia. an as live record broadcast.


    2008
  • Series Producer

    Roots Music 26 part series - the Indigenous perspective on the prolific world music scene in Australia.


    2007-2009
  • Black Screen Coordinator

    Industry Cultural Development Branch
    Cultivate and assist the development and appreciation of Indigenous Australian screen culture in remote & regional communities.


    2005 – 2008

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