In his new role, Gillezeau will oversee the company's growing local production slate, which includes features 'Helena!', to be directed by Gracie Otto, and 'Kangaroo', to be directed by Kate Woods.
Summit's films were previously released in Australia by eOne. Titles such as 'John Wick: Chapter Two' and the upcoming Robin Hood, starring Taron Egerton and Tim Minchin, will now migrate over to StudioCanal's release sked.
Director Kate Woods is gearing up to shoot 'Kangaroo' in Alice Springs and NSW mid-next year, with the film now financed.
StudioCanal CEO Australia and New Zealand Elizabeth Trotman said Bayles' appointment was a reflection of the company’s growth in the television space.
Studiocanal ANZ CEO Elizabeth Trotman is heading to London to take up the role of managing director Studiocanal UK.
Former Ausfilm chief executive Jackie O'Sullivan is the new head of production and development for Studiocanal Australia and New Zealand.
Feature films from directors Tony Ayres and Gracie Otto, as well Aunty Donna’s production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions, are among the 33 projects to share in $1 million of story development funding from Screen Australia.
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) organisers have appealed for more Indigenous female screen practitioners to apply for the fellowship that provides an annual $20,000 grant for leadership advancement.