In 2010, Kidd's article in the Mercury urged film-goers to support Australian-made movies, citing the example of Sean Byrne's The Loved Ones struggling with the timing of its release and small distribution.
[22] In 2015, Kidd received funding from Screen Australia through the Gender Matters - Brilliant Stories initiative, towards The Motel At The End Of The World.
[26] In October 2009, Kidd began a petition and Facebook page campaign to save the State Government Offices building, known as 10 Murray Street, Hobart.
[28] As part of the advocacy, Kidd organised an art exhibition, Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, within the National Trust's Heritage Festival.
[33] Kidd was listed as number 9 in Tasmania's Top 10 2012 Movers & Shakers for her work as group spokesperson and in changing public opinion about heritage values.
[37] In an interview with Jason Di Rosso on ABC radio national, Kidd discussed how the festival counteracts a male focus in the genre.