Kylie is a world leading expert in telling important and inclusive stories.
Associate Professor Jill Willis PhD SFHE
Program co-lead Engagement and Learning, Centre for Inclusive Education(C4iE) QUT
Kylie Boltin has a very clear and very sophisticated understanding of working with diverse communities in a culturally sensitive way.
Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Miles Franklin Literary Award finalist (2019) and commissioned writer for True Stories (2015) and Cronulla riots: The Day that Shocked the Nation (2014)
A perfect example of beautiful, simple and emotional storytelling driven by
Judges Comments, 2021 Walkley Awards for Innovation
technology. An interactive documentary in Southern Dialect Auslan, “Ravi and
Emma” uses AI, motion tracking, animations and non-linear storytelling to bring
Auslan and the Deaf experience to the forefront. An educational and heartfelt
piece with real public benefit.
Boltin’s writing skilfully matches subject matter and style. Her interactive documentary script for Missing draws on the true crime story to open up new spaces for innovation in screen storytelling. A moving and powerful script, Missing speaks to our times.
Judges’ comments, 2020 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, Betty Roland Scriptwriting Prize
The way in which [The Boat] was put together is remarkable.
BBC Saturday Review, 06 Jan 2018
Brilliant. Exploring different elements with excellent use of design and multimedia, this piece provides information in a truly multimedia format, with seamless integration of the various mediums. The use of video, stills, text and timeline is innovative and incisive, and all add depth to the story.
judges comments, 2014 Walkley Awards: Multimedia Storytelling
Kylie Boltin is a genius film maker. She is incredibly passionate and witty, which is evident in all her projects and she is also one of the best teachers I have ever worked with.
Associate Professor Cassandra Atherton
Associate Head Of School (Teaching and Learning)
Deakin University