Debra Richards is leaving Ausfilm after nine years as CEO to join Netflix covering production policy in the Asia Pacific.
Fifield said the content review is looking for an "identification of a mix of regulation and incentives fit for a multi-platform, highly competitive digital era".
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has welcomed a trio of new additions in director of people and culture Sharon Zeeman, chief financial officer Joanne Herron and industry leader, Debra Richards, who is a Governor-General appointment to the AFTRS Council
The Federal Government has splashed $21.58 million to lure two Netflix titles to Australia: feature film 'Escape From Spiderhead', due to shoot on the Gold Coast, and eight-part series 'Pieces of Her', bound for Sydney.
Ausfilm has named Kate Marks as CEO after acting in the post since the departure of Debra Richards at the end of August.
Australia boasts impressive crews, cast and locations, but at 16.5 per cent the Location Offset "doesn't stand up", according to the Fox exec responsible for bringing 'Alien: Covenant' to Australia.
Debra Richards. Newly-anointed Netflix director production policy for the APAC region Debra Richards will be joining New Zealand’s SPADA (Screen...
With teams in Sydney and Los Angeles, Ausfilm aims to expand Australia’s share of international projects.