Former ABC, BBC Worldwide and Keo Films Australia executive Brendan Dahill has joined Essential Media Group (EMG) as general manager and executive producer for Australia and New Zealand, a newly-created position.
Essential Media co-founder and CEO Chris Hilton has quit following a restructure and cost cutting program at the group’s Australian and New Zealand business.
The suspension and postponement of numerous screen productions has disrupted directors as much as any industry cohort - but many continue to develop film and TV projects.
Essential Media Group (EMG) is in advanced development on a cold case murder mystery created by writer-director Erin White - EMG's first drama since the sale of its scripted division to Fremantle.
Essential Media Group (EMG) has re-activated its drama arm with the mandate to produce premium international TV dramas and theatrical features via the newly-unveiled Essential Scripted.
Producer Michelle Hardy and director Erin White have been steadily building momentum through their company Hardy White Pictures for the better part of a decade.
Former Screen Australia senior investment development manager Lisa Duff has joined the Australian operation of the EQ Media Group.