CinefestOZ acknowledges the Wardandi, Piblemen, Menang and Yawuru people, the spiritual and cultural custodians of this land on which we live and work. We honour and respect the significant role First Nations people play in our community and in guiding us and allowing our festival to flourish.
Teresa Zolnierkiewicz
Teresa Zolnierkiewicz
(She/Her)
Chair, MIFF
Teresa is Chair of The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). She has a background in financial services, trusteeship and charitable grantmaking and is co-founder of “filantropia”, an independent strategic advisory business consulting to philanthropists and not-for-profits. Teresa has previous experience on foundation boards as a responsible person, trustee, and director. She is a massive film fan with amazing viewing endurance. In her other life she held close relationships in the film industry and has a keen interest in the artistic process.