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“Not just my biggest supporters but also biggest influencers in shedding light into passion and availability in careers, allowing me to believe anything is truly possible,” he said.

“A role model I would like to acknowledge would be my boss, Tony Briggs. As an Aboriginal man in the film industry, he has shown and taught me so many things about the industry and how we, as Aboriginal filmmakers, can influence the creative field and share our stories.” between lockdowns, a position came up to work for Typecast. At that point of time my workplace at Crown was put on hold due to the pandemic...in that instance I applied for the position

Kynan said for young people aspiring to follow a similar career path to keep an open mind when opportunities arose.

“My advice for young mob is to not compare you or whatever you’re doing to other people and try something you love,” he said.

Entertainment and Birrarangga Film Festival was an interesting path, where they filmed Tracey Rigney’s short ‘Elders’, directed by Tony Briggs,” he said.

“Tracey Rigney is a family friend of ours and had put in a good word to producer Damienne Pradier to take me on and give me experience on being on a film set, it was a three-day

He was offered the position not just for Typecast Entertainment, but also Birrarangga Film Festival which is a around the world.

“Having experience with them before, it made sense for me to try and reach out and apply. I eventually got to know them better and have been a part of an amazing team ever since,” Kynan said.

Kynan said his parents have been his role models who he attributes to most of his success.

“Film is a difficult industry to get your feet into, but once you do, it seems to fall into place.

“Obtaining work experience in the industry I am in, you will have to work and learn by yourself or take further education where it allows you to obtain the knowledge.

“The direction you want to go in the future, especially in this industry, you need to know people and those contacts could lead to something bigger and potentially steer you in the direction you want.”

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