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Nell Greenwood, Debra Richards reappointed to AFTRS Council

Nell Greenwood

The Federal Government has reappointed AFTRS Council director Nell Greenwood and deputy chair Debra Richards to the body until March 2030 and March 2028, respectively.

Greenwood has overseen AFTRS as CEO since March 2020, having previously served as head of screenwriting, course leader (masters), head of programs, and director of curriculum and student registrar.

Her 25 years of experience in screen education and international film and television production also includes stints as head of development at the Irish Film Board, head of development at Natural Nylon Entertainment, and head of development at Element Films.

Richards works as director of Production Policy at Netflix covering studio affairs and production and public policy for the Asia Pacific region. She joined Netflix in 2019 after more than eight years as CEO of Ausfilm, before which she was CEO of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) and director with Australia’s broadcasting regulator, the Australian Broadcasting Authority (& Tribunal).

Richards is also vice president of the Communications and Media Law Association Board; a director of the International Institute of Communications, Australia, a director of the Northcott Board and a member of the NSW Film & Television Advisory Committee.

Arts Minister Tony Burke said he was glad the pair’s “valuable” work with the council would continue, given their long history of association with AFTRS.

“Both Nell and Debra bring a unique set of skills acquired through years of experience in the Film and Television industry.

“Debra has an extensive knowledge of screen content policy and production industry issues. Nell has been a leader in Australian screen education for over a decade.”