Pursuing Your Passions | Heath Ledger Special Guest Talks

Curating a Life in Pictures | Allison Holland, Curator
5.30pm, Friday 20 October

Allison has spent the past six years putting together this exhibition, which features Ledger’s personal belongings, intimate photos and famous costumes from some of his 18 films. Hear from Allison as she gives you an insight into the Heath ledger: A Life in Pictures exhibition.

Surfing & Design | Geoff Backshall, Rusty Managing Director 
5.30pm, Friday 3 November

Heath Ledger embraced surfing and urban culture and owned a Rusty surfboard, clothing and accessories. Rusty is a supporter of the exhibition and has created a bespoke surfboard featuring Heath as the Joker from the film, The Dark Knight as part of a fantastic prize pack.

Photography | Saul Frank, Camera Electronics
4pm, Friday 8 December

Our next guest is Saul Frank co-owner of Camera Electronic, where Heath Ledger purchased a number of cameras. Founded by Saul’s father, Ron, in the early 1960s as a camera-repair shop, the business expanded quickly into retail and sales. It is now one of Perth’s most comprehensive camera and accessories store. Saul will discuss the range of cameras Heath owned, and by using a photograph taken by Heath will also explore how he developed his photographic style. He will also give a very brief overview of the history of photography and cameras, in particular focusing on two of Heath’s favourite cameras Rollei and Leica, the manufacturer who made the first 35mm camera.

Filmmaking | Tania Chambers, Producer
5.30pm, Friday 19 January

Tania is a Producer and former Chief Executive of funding agencies Screen NSW and ScreenWest, Company Director and Mentor, with more than 25 years experience in media and communications. Tania will be talking about what goes into making a successful career in the creative industries, the challenges involved and where she gets her inspiration.