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FESTIVAL NAMING RIGHT SPONSOR
	City of Fremantle The local municipal council. A great supporter of the arts. Fremantle City Council is the owner and operator of the Fremantle Arts Centre and the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery.
EVENT NAMING RIGHT SPONSOR
	BHP Billiton Iron Ore BHP Billiton Iron Ore is the third largest supplier of seaborne iron ore globally. Their world-class operations are located in Western Australia and Brazil.
	Edith Cowan University The School of Communications and Multimedia at Edith Cowan University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional degrees to students majoring in advertising, film and video, interactive multimedia, journalism, mass communications, media studies, photomedia, and public relations.
MAJOR SPONSORS
	Epson Epson is a progressive company, trusted throughout the world because of our commitment to customer satisfaction, environmental conservation, individuality and teamwork.
	Fitzgerald Photo Labs Fitzgerald Photo Labs is the leading provider of professional photographic and digital imaging services in Perth, Western Australia. With state of the art machines, cutting edge technology and up to date education, Fitzgerald remains one of Australia's market leaders in providing you with the widest choice in service selection.With over 30 years of industry knowledge and highly trained staff - you can be assured you are employing the best the industry has to offer. Quality and consistency is assured. Fitzgerald caters to both traditional film based jobs and the latest cutting edge digital technology.

FESTIVAL PARTNERS
	Arts WA ArtsWA is part of the Department of Culture and the Arts, and is responsible for the development and support of the arts sector in Western Australia. ArtsWA's mission is to facilitate, for the diverse Western Australian community, a vibrant and viable environment for the arts, through advocacy, grants, arts development initiatives and policy development.
	Australia Council The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established artists, as well as new and established organisations
	Western Australian Maritime Museum The Western Australian Maritime Museum is the jewel in the crown of one of Australia’s most significant maritime precincts, stretching from the convict-built Maritime Museum Shipwreck Galleries beside Fishing Boat Harbour to the new Maritime Museum and submarine Ovens on Victoria Quay in Fremantle’s working port. Open 9.30am-5pm daily (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday; Anzac Day and Boxing Day 1pm-5pm). Phone: 9431 8444
	Fremantle Prison The Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's premier heritage sites, centrally located in the heart of the port city of Fremantle. The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was closed as a place of incarceration in 1991 after 136 years of continuous use. It was opened to the public in 1992 as a tourist site and in recognition of its heritage value. The Fremantle Prison is the venue for a number of FotoFreo festival events.
	Fremantle Arts Centre Fremantle Arts Centre is one of the State's most dynamic arts organisations, running a diverse cultural program that includes exhibitions of contemporary visual arts and craft, Create courses and workshops, free Courtyard Music concerts, touring performances and a number of community based arts projects.
	KULCHA KULCHA Multicultural Arts of Western Australia has been presenting a dynamic program of multicultural music, theatre, film, dance and visual arts projects to the WA community for twenty-five years. KULCHA is the state’s peak presenter of multicultural arts; its program is recognised internationally and continues to be seminal to the evolution and recognition of culturally diverse artists in Australia. It is also Australia's leading world music venue. Kulcha is the FotoFreo 2008 Festival Club and where a number of events will also take place.
	Film & Television Institute The Film & Television Institute (FTI) is the premier centre of excellence at the forefront of fostering an innovative and diverse independent screen community and culture throughout Western Australia. For over 30 years, FTI has been assisting independent screen artists through: Production support; Professional Development short courses; Nationally Recognised Training; Animation, Games & Puppetry development; Regional Touring Workshops; Equipment & Facilities Hire; Screen Culture & Events. FTI is a venue for a number of FotoFreo festival events.
	Perth Centre for Photograhy The Perth Centre for Photography (PCP) is a new gallery and studio space, set up in July 2005 under the auspices of The Photography Gallery of Western Australia, an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation. PCP is committed to promoting photography in Western Australia; particularly new photography and emerging talent. PCP also has studio and dark room facilities as well as digital equipment for hire and arranges workshops on a variety of topics.
	artsource artsource is Western Australia’s leading representative body for visual artists. We deliver support, advocacy and critical programs to advance the sustainability and profile of visual artists. artsource works to inspire, expand and improve the sustainability and profile of artists and the sector. As the peak representative body for visual artists in WA, artsource provides practical support and information services to over 2000 artists, art workers, clients and associates. In 2006, artsource referred in excess of $6m worth of opportunities for artist members through our employment agency.
	Cullity Gallery The Cullity Gallery is located on the ground floor in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts at the University of Western Australia. It is a unique and exciting venue, showcasing innovative works in architecture, visual arts and landscape architecture. The Gallery provides a window into the latest generation of works by students as well as exhibits by artists, architects and landscape architects.
SPONSORS
	The Embassy of France The Ambassador is the personal representative of the President of France, accredited to the Head of State of Australia. The Ambassador is responsible for bilateral relations between the two countries and is also the highest authority for all areas of the French administration which operate in Australia, namely: The Consulates General and Consulates, The Cultural, Scientific and Technical Cooperation Services, and The French Trade Commissions.
	Alliance Française Alliance Française de Perth is a non-profit cultural organisation supported by the Republic of France. Founded in Perth in 1911, its goals are to diffuse the French Language throughout Perth and Western Australia, and to foster cultural and linguistic links between France and Western Australia.
	CULTURESFRANCE is the agency of the French ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture and Communications responsible for international cultural exchanges. It works on a daily basis in collaboration with other French and foreign partners in the private and public sector, at city or regional level in France or Europe.
	The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle is privately owned and prides itself in the simple, elegant and relaxed surroundings it has to offer, with warm, friendly and professional service. The uniqueness of its Heritage and Colonial architecture blends with the character of the historical port and the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
	The University of Notre Dame Australia Founded in 1990 and located in the West End of Fremantle, Notre Dame has gained a reputation for innovation and excellence in higher education. Inspired by one of the greatest Catholic universities in the world, the University of Notre Dame in the United States, Notre Dame Australia brings to Australian education the traditions of a Catholic university together with the rich history of one of the world's premier universities.
	Artworld Artworld Custom Framers offers a professional custom framing service with a special emphasis on conservation picture framing techniques that use only the finest conservation quality materials available to the international and Australia picture framing industry. The materials and techniques used are designed to have an extended life and minimum effect on the artwork. In addition, Artworld has a large range of prints and will frame anything from sports memorabilia to precious photos at two easy locations: Shop 136 Garden City Shopping Centre Ph: (08) 9364 9130 gardencity@artworld.com.au Shop 67 Karrinyup Shopping Centre Ph; (08) 9446 5171 karrinyup@artworld.com.au
	Fishbone Wines Fishbone Wines, the second label from Blackwood Wines based in the heart of the Blackwood Valley, Western Australia, represents a philosophy of winemaking stripped bare to produce wines of quality and style. Evoking the freedom of the South-West and its unhurried days, Fishbone Wines reflect the rugged and beautiful South West Australian region.
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
	Team Digital Technology to Capture, create and communicate is the Team Digital vision. The skills and dedication of our staff is a constant source of pride to us as is the fact that we have been serving the professional photographic and related imaging markets for well over 30 years. Key industry manufacturers such as Canon, Epson, Apple, Adobe, Nikon, Eizo and Elinchrom have entrusted us with their products, confident that we will represent their interest with professionalism and integrity.
	Camera Electronic Service Company Pty Ltd Premium dealers for Leica cameras and binoculars as well as other cameras and camera equipment including: Hasselblad; Pentax; Nikon; Contax; Mamiya; Bronica; Minolta meters; Sekonic meters; Pro Flash; Bowens; Metz; and SLS. Perth’s largest range of tripods and stands. On the spot repairs. Perth’s largest range of hire equipment. Manufacturer of special gear.
	Plaza Digital Plaza Cameras has now been servicing the WA imaging public for over 25years. With the advent of the digital era, Plaza recognised that it was important to supply and support the new digital products - and so Plaza Digital was formed. Plaza Digital has now developed into WA biggest and best outlet for digital products and advice, and also runs WA’s only inkjet fine art printing service.
	Magnum Photos Magnum Photos is a photographic cooperative of great diversity and distinction owned by its photographer members. With powerful individual vision, Magnum photographers chronicle the world and interpret its peoples, events, issues and personalities. The Magnum Photos library is a living archive updated daily with new work from across the globe. You may search or browse our 400,000+ images which are available online for licensing in a variety of formats.
	Hewlett Packard HP is committed to being a leader in global citizenship. "We are proud of our efforts as global stewards, helping to reduce environmental impacts, raise standards in HP's global supply chain and investing in communities to help people learn, work and thrive. We conduct our business with uncompromising integrity and strive to live up to every one of our commitments to our customers, partners, employees and shareholders. Furthermore, we believe that with global reach comes global responsibility. We take our role seriously by being an economic, intellectual and social asset to each community in which we do business."
	Luna Palace Cinemas Luna Palace Cinemas include Luna Leederville, Luna on SX (in Fremantle), the Astor (Mount Lawley) and Cinema Paradiso (Northbridge) and screen Perth's best in contemporary arthouse film.
	NEC's global slogan, "Empowered by Innovation", is the driving force behind NEC Australia's commitment to continually push the boundaries of technology. A world leader in the development of broadband and mobile communications technologies, NEC is at the forefront of a new era in communications. Through the provision of new technologies such as Plasma and LCD displays and high-speed broadband connections, NEC Australia also drives innovation into the home.
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SUPPORTERS
	Australian Centre for Photography (ACP) The ACP's mission is to promote and enrich the understanding of photo-based art in Australia and this is achieved through a dynamic mix of exhibition, education and publication. In its blend of activities and range of photographic media, the Centre is unique in Australia. Established in 1973, the ACP opened the doors of its first gallery in Paddington Street, in 1974. In 1981 the Centre moved to Oxford Street where it remains today. It is now Australia's longest running contemporary art space.
	Better Photography is an Australian magazine which has received international acclaim for its exceptional photography, its creative design, high production quality and excellent standard of articles.
	Unlimited Webdesign is one of Western Australia's leading webdesigners and service organisations
	Unlimited Webdesign Since 1998 Unlimited Webdesign have specialised in creating websites for the mining and resources industry, and have have sponsored FotoFreo since 2001.
	Maslin Maps has been creating specialist maps for industry and book publications for more than 30 years and, more recently, for websites.

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