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<b>From:</b> Simon Feeny <simon.feeny@rmit.edu.au>
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RMIT Classification: Trusted<br>
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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You're invited to a thought-provoking event hosted by RMIT's Centre for International Development. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Not So Greener Pastures: Crossing Oceans - Sri Lanka to Timor Leste </b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>A film by Dr Udan Fernando followed by a Q&A and panel discussion</b>. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Date: Friday, December 1st, 2023 </b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM </b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Location: Building 80, Level 10 Room 17, RMIT University (445 Swanston Street, Melbourne) </b></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A captivating documentary by Udan Fernando that explores the incredible journeys of four young men who left conflict-ridden Sri
Lanka at the turn of the new century to start anew in the lesser-known country of Timor-Leste. The film delves into their personal aspirations, the challenges they faced, and the friendships and tensions that defined their experiences. Through their stories,
we gain insight into Timor-Leste's complex history and how these individuals navigated a scarred political and economic terrain, mirroring the challenges they left behind. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Panellists: </b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Udan Fernando: Filmmaker </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chulanee Attanayake </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Researcher in International Relations, Geopolitics and Maritime Security </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Swinburne University of Technology </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Asanka Dodantenna </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sri Lankan film producer based in Australia </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Michael Leach </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professor of Politics and International Relations </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Swinburne University of Technology </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">J.C Weliamuna, P.C </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Adjunct Professor, Canberra University. Australian Legal Practitioner </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Australia </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Moderator: </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Simon Feeny </span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professor of Development Economics, RMIT University </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About Udan Fernando: </span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Udan Fernando obtained his PhD from the University of Amsterdam, in International Development Cooperation.
So far, Udan has directed eight documentaries and a short feature film. Udan is currently based in Singapore, working as a Consultant with the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), Michigan, in one its projects with Universities in Cambodia, Thailand, India,
Pakistan and Timor Leste. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us for this eye-opening documentary screening and a stimulating panel discussion. Gain a deeper understanding of migration,
the complexities of building a new life in a foreign land, and the socio-political contexts that shape these journeys. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We look forward to your presence at this event. </span></p>
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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Registrations essential. RSVP by November 25th: [</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For any inquiries or further information, please contact simon.feeny@rmit.edu.au. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We look forward to seeing you there. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Warm regards, </span></p>
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<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">RMIT's Centre for International Development</span></div>
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