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Special Event: - COPS ON SCREEN – WITH Dr Donna Bruce

  • Rugby NSW | 'The Greens' 74 Wingewarra Street Dubbo, NSW, 2830 Australia (map)

Ever wondered what it’s like to work with real police on film and TV?

Join us for a special session with Sergeant Dr Donna Bruce, supervisor of the NSW Police Force Film and Television Unit – the first dedicated unit of its kind in Australia!

With nearly four decades of policing experience and a doctorate on “Police work as entertainment,” Donna is an expert on how police are portrayed on screen and what it takes to get it right.

Event Details:

  • Wednesday 2 April 2025

  • 6:30pm – 8:00pm

  • 74 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo

  • FREE for Dubbo Filmmakers members, $40 non-members

What you’ll learn:

  • How the NSW Police Film & TV Unit supports productions

  • The role of a Police Filming Supervisor (PFS)

  • Legal considerations (POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 203) around depicting police on screen

  • Tips & tricks for working with police in your film projects

  • Insights from shows like RBT and career pathways into the unit

    Whether you’re making a feature, short film, doco, or content with police themes – or just curious about the crossover of law enforcement and entertainment – this is an event not to miss!

    📌 Register now to secure your spot.

Non-members are welcome! (And you can sign up as a member on the night.)

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