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The conference rotates around different regions of Australia, mostly being held in capital cities. It has grown from being a small conference, with a few international guests, to being a major event on the international calendar for documentary film and television and, as technology has changed, for the newer digital and interactive formats. The Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal describes it as follows: "It provides a market place for documentary product for national and international buyers and distributors, showcases the work of Australian and international documentary makers, and creates a forum to discuss content, craft, technology and future directions.
Its program regularly includes screenings, masterclasses, and discussion panels, as well as competitions. It encourages and attracts a diverse national and international audience, drawn from filmmakers, academics and archivists, administrators and bureaucrats, commissioning editors, broadcasters, and distributors and exhibitors. Conferences in the 2000s attracted 500-800 delegates.
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