Poplabs Cohort 1
Activator Films
A feature film distribution and impact-driven storytelling company that incentivises audiences to take action towards the climate crisis. Activator Films is founded by Leah Appleby, development manager, producer and digital marketer, and Chris Kamen, film producer and lawyer.
Heck Media
A podcast company that produces and distributes engaging fiction and factual podcasts from diverse Australian creators. Founded by podcast producer Amruta Nargundkar, its mission is to make Australia's media landscape truly representative of our society's cultural, linguistic, gender, and disability diversity.
Kollider
An online platform that connects and promotes diverse female and non-binary creatives to the screen industry. Kollider is founded by Kimberly Summer, director and impact producer, and Lauren Rose Beck, filmmaker and digital content producer.
Mood Food
Uses the power of factual entertainment and storytelling to educate people around the world on the effect food has on mood. Founded by dietitians Amanda Smyth and Holly Hoskins, the evidence-based program translates science into reality, revolutionising the way we treat depression.
South Asian Today
Australia's first media organisation for South Asian women and non-binary peoples. Founded by independent journalist Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, it aims to empower and strengthen the South Asian community through mixed media ways of storytelling.
Wayflair
Unmakes prejudice through storytelling. Wayflair is a next gen entertainment company telling modern, relatable tales which include LGTBQIA+ artists, protagonists and crew. Wayflair is founded by award winning writer/producer/directors Cadance Bell and Matthew R. Young.