Life Goes On: Akihiko Shiota's Harmful Insect and Farewell Song
For the lost youth in Akihiko Shiota’s Harmful Insect (1999) and Farewell Song (2019) there is no escaping from life's unpredictable course.
Brooke Heinz
The online portfolio of Brooke Heinz, showcasing work cross corporate communications, freelance journalism and entertainment criticism, and more.
About Me
Brooke Heinz is communications professional based on Gadigal Country/Sydney, Australia. Brooke's writing has appeared in Filmed In Ether, Rough Cut, MTV Australia, and more.
Across a career spanning freelance film journalism and not-for-profit communications and marketing, one constant is Brooke's eagerness to go in-depth and highlight the stories that matter. In particular, Brooke strives to promote inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility with a person-first approach to communications.
Selected works
Most recent work
Reflecting on 10 years of the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care
To celebrate ten years, we spoke to those involved in creating, updating, and using the guidelines to find out more about its history and impact.
Culturally Appropriate, Authentic, and Appealing: How Young Deadly Free is increasing STI and BBV awareness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Young Deadly Free’s Professor James Ward talks about the need for community co-design in sexual health awareness campaigns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
ASHM's global impact highlighted at the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference and 25th IUSTI World Congress
Update on ASHM Global activities across Asia and the Pacific.
“A trusting and responsive relationship”: The power of HIV nursing
Liz Crock AM talks advocacy, impact, and the future of HIV nurses in community settings.
Japan Cuts 2023 Review: Amiko
Japanese filmmaker Yusuke Morii shows immense promise with their gorgeous debuting coming-of-age feature Amiko.
Making Seats at the Table: An Interview with Kerry Warkia
Brooke Heinz speaks to producer Kerry Warkia about the importance of representation and collective creativity, as exemplified by the film Kaīnga and its predecessors Waru and Vai.
Out With the Old: Plan 75, Incredible but True and the Fear of Ageing on Screen
Brooke Heinz explores two MIFF 70 sci-fi films’ distinctly executed yet converging warnings against resisting the course of nature.
SFF 2022 Review: Singing in the Wilderness
Dongnan Chen's documentary Singing in the Wilderness reveals the cultural crisis facing a Miao community and their world famous choir.
Life Goes On: Akihiko Shiota's Harmful Insect and Farewell Song
For the lost youth in Akihiko Shiota’s Harmful Insect (1999) and Farewell Song (2019) there is no escaping from life's unpredictable course.
Dreamscapes 2021 Review: Day of Destruction & Wolf's Calling
As part of Toshiaki Toyoda's Wolf Mountain trilogy, we look at his short film Wolf's Calling and feature length picture, Day of Destruction.
Review: Soak
Tracing the reunion of a high schooler and her estranged mother over one night, Hannah Bang’s taut short seeps under the skin with its ambiguous approach to narrative and moral responsibility.
Emotions Exposed: The Films of Hikari Mitsushima
Hikari Mitsushima's versatility has made her one of Japan's most interesting actors to watch, We look at her best screen performances so far.
Review: I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)
Unafraid to wear its influences and commentary on its sleeve, Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina’s film is more than fine in its uplifting tale of homelessness in COVID times (yes, really).