Polly Armstrong

Experience

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  SAACID

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2001

  Aid Worker

  I lived and Worked in Mogadishu, Somalia. I worked at the TB Clinic, checking sputin Samples, and administering medication, I wrote funding applications for much needed support. I was mainly there to film a documentary on Female Genital Mutilation. I filmed a circumcision and interviewed many prominent people in relation to the practice. War ravaged the country and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, I escaped on the last plane out of the country.

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  Morrison Media

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Freelance Photographer

  I was a freelance Photographer and worked mainly for Morrison Media, contributing to Frankie Magazine and CHIK Magazine.

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  Planet Bar,

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2004

  Nightclub worker

  Plant Bar is the most happening After hours nightclub in Kanazawa. It opens at Midnight and closed when the last person finished drinking. It was a Brazilian Nightclub. I would open the club by myself at Midnight, DJ for a few hours till the DJ arrived, Serve drinks and party with the punters.It was awesome...

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  Peppy Kids Club

  Feb 2002 - Jul 2004

  English Teacher

  I was an English Teacher in Japan.I worked with mainly small children, teaching them English, in a games based scenario.

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  Polly Productions

  Jan 2005 - now

  Director

  I'm a photographer, videographer, film clip Director, Documentary maker, film Director, Festival Founder and Director, Radio Station founder. Community Development and community worker. Workshop Director, Fixer and creative Director, Recording Studio work.My work consist mainly of community work, and working with artists and Musicians.Touring and working with acts such as Michael Franti and Spearhead, John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Mama Kin, Ginger and the Ghost, Santana, Tinpan Orange, Mamakin, CC the Cat, Bobby Alu. Show less

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  Bandwagon Enterprises

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Director, Founder

  We created Wonderland Festival, an Arts and Culture Event held in Currumbin Valley, featuring 5 Stages, 50 bands, 200 Artists, 50 Market Stalls and 3000 punters. It was created to give Artists of all forms a platform to showcase their work.

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  Wonderland Festival

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Festival Director

  We created Wonderland Festival, an Arts and Culture Event held in Currumbin Valley, featuring 5 Stages, 50 bands, 200 Artists, 50 Market Stalls and 3000 punters. It was created to give Artists of all forms a platform to showcase their work.I was the Director and creator and of the festival, that started as a party in my back yard, that culminated into a massive festival of alternate ideas and place to escape and embrace life and culture...

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  Beyond Empathy

  Jan 2008 - now

  Photography, videography

  Working in Remote and Regional communities, I filmed, and Directed the Music Videos the Beyond Empathy Created in the workshops with indigenous crew. Fimed, edited, and create youtube accounts for the kids we worked with.

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  Michael Franti

  Apr 2010 - now

  Photographer, videographer, personal assistant

  Touring with Michael Franti, photographing and filming all the gigs. updating the Facebook with a folder of images from each of the gigs, and creating a tour diary, FranTV, every 4 days. A tour video diary. Assisting with Press and Radio shows, assisting Michael with anything he needed. Filming the recording of the Album and life on the Road.

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  Rabbit radio

  Jan 2011 - now

  Co-Founder

  Rabbit Radio is apart of Rabbit and Cocoon Artist Precinct. I was apart of dreaming up and creating the project. Now a silent partner, due to my distance from the project.

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  POLLINATION MUSIC LIMITED

  Jan 2012 - now

  We are all things Music... Music Events, Music Videos and content Creation. Tour Management, Press Shots, Booking agency and Mentor We are all things Music, Events and the Arts.We throw music in the parks across the City of Gold Coast.\Direct Music Video and Music Content.

  • Director

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Director

    Jan 2012 - now
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  Maningida school

  Jan 2013 - now

  Arts worker

  We created a filmclip for the track 'Make yourself Clean' and a 15 minute DVD for shoplifting. I was the fixer for a Documentary for Oprah Winfrey's Network 'BElief' a seven series exploring faith, spirituality and humanity. This involved over 150 local indigenous mob performing ancient ceremonies and following the songlines. I also co-ordinate art projects with Artist who come to Maningrida to create magic.

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  EARTH heART Productions

  Jun 2013 - now

  Co Founder, Co Director

  We partner with arts workers and communities to deliver art projects and empower communities. We help communities learn skills in all art forms through delivering workshops and creative adventures.

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  Gypsy Coast Pty Ltd

  Jan 2018 - now

  Creative Director

  We concept, design and Build Gypsy Wagons

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  Nyai Lara

  Jan 2020 - now

  Creative Director
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  Community Build Pty Ltd

  Sept 2020 - now

  Creative Director

  Community Build is an Australian Registered Company working in the areas of Community/Economic Development, Project Management, Event Management, Content Creation & Production. The company works with the Corporate, Government and Not-For-Profit sector delivering projects and services that have been identified by its clients. It is managed by its Shareholders and the Business Operations are run jointly by Donna-Maree Wilson & Polly Armstrong.