ON CUTTING EDGE OF PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Ahead of its release this year, a locally made feature film has gone one step further to promote its themes of inclusivity and daring to dream.

The fashion Diversity Showcase was a chance to display the diversity of young, local male and female athletes, Paralympians and people from diverse nationalities and cultures - ranging from ages 10 to 40.

Held at Sunshine Plaza it also cast a spotlight on The Edge, which was written, filmed and produced on the Sunshine Coast last year.

Film writer, actor and athlete Jane Larkin says it was a chance for open discussions celebrating strength, resilience and diversity,.

"(In between)" announcements of our outfits, we pulled each of our 14 models aside for an interview to discuss what makes them diverse and unique," she says.

"Some of the topics we covered were being a Paralympian and an international athlete in Australia, Indigenous Australian rights, the importance of many languages in media and entertainment, how to use social media for good... and more."

My Weekly Preview Issue 754. April 27, 2023