David Hanna has been appointed as the president of Film Victoria for a term of two years, succeeding Ian Robertson who has retired from the board.
Fremantle Asia Pacific CEO Chris Oliver-Taylor and accountant/consultant Liz Grainger have joined the Film Victoria board, succeeding Debra Allanson and John Rundell whose terms ended last month.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi will depart the organisation a year earlier than expected.
The position of chair of Screen Australia has been vacant since Glen Boreham’s term expired on June 30.
While there is no immediate threat to local content rules the profusion of on-demand services may render quotas irrelevant and Australian broadcasters could be forced by economic pressures to commission less expensive local drama.
Australian producers are finding it increasingly tough to negotiate deals with Australian theatrical distributors, a vital element in qualifying for the producer offset.
Corporate and media lawyer Ian Robertson will join the Film Victoria Board