After Screenwest announced Roadshow’s head of Australian production Seph McKenna as its new CEO, IF asked the exec to reflect on the challenges facing Australian producers and the highs and lows of his Roadshow career.
Seph McKenna is set to depart Roadshow Films to take up the CEO role at Screenwest.
Last year, Screenwest supported producer Maya Kavanagh to undertake a professional placement with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free London, an opportunity that has since landed her a full-time role.
Projects backed include 'Predator Pets' from Ray Pedretti’s new production company Blizzard Road Productions, and the second season of NITV’s 'Family Rules'.
The head of Western Australia’s Screenwest, Ian Booth, will depart the agency at the end of the year.
In this wrap: ABC head of arts Mandy Chang departs for the BBC; Sally Regan joins Create NSW; Screenwest announces board of directors; Screen Forever advisory board unveiled.
Key organisations from across the screen industry have made a united and formal commitment to work towards building a more inclusive sector.
Screenwest has announced Maziar Lahooti’s debut feature Below as the recipient of this year’s West Coast Visions funding.