Tasmania-set crime-drama series “Bay of Fires” is to be reignited for a second season.
The show sees a single mother, portrayed by Marta Dusseldorp, forced into a witness protection program that relocates her and her family to a remote location in Tasmania. There they are surrounded by a community of suspicious and criminally-minded individuals.
The second season gives her a glimmer of hope. After months in which time nobody has tried to kill her, the woman finds herself in a position of influence. But she needs to juggle a host of new problems, some of which are of her own making.
The writing team is headed by Andrew Knight and Max Dann, Romina Accurso, Josephine Dee Barrett and Hannah Samuel (“The Pm’s Daughter”).
The show is an Archipelago Productions and Fremantle Australia production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It has major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in...
The show sees a single mother, portrayed by Marta Dusseldorp, forced into a witness protection program that relocates her and her family to a remote location in Tasmania. There they are surrounded by a community of suspicious and criminally-minded individuals.
The second season gives her a glimmer of hope. After months in which time nobody has tried to kill her, the woman finds herself in a position of influence. But she needs to juggle a host of new problems, some of which are of her own making.
The writing team is headed by Andrew Knight and Max Dann, Romina Accurso, Josephine Dee Barrett and Hannah Samuel (“The Pm’s Daughter”).
The show is an Archipelago Productions and Fremantle Australia production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It has major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in...
- 2/8/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Jessica Mauboy, star of 2013 Australian breakout hit “The Sapphires,” returns to a leading film role for the first time in over a decade in family feature “Windcatcher.”
Directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney, from a screenplay by Boyd Quakawoot, the film is branded as a Stan Original and will play on the Australia-only streamer from March 28.
Set in a small country town, “Windcatcher” follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take the local school sports day title from a group of grade five bullies. But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his mates, he then discovers his supernatural ability to see lost souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather. Percy Boy must overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with.
Mauboy, who is an iconic figure in Australian entertainment has...
Directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney, from a screenplay by Boyd Quakawoot, the film is branded as a Stan Original and will play on the Australia-only streamer from March 28.
Set in a small country town, “Windcatcher” follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take the local school sports day title from a group of grade five bullies. But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his mates, he then discovers his supernatural ability to see lost souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather. Percy Boy must overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with.
Mauboy, who is an iconic figure in Australian entertainment has...
- 2/5/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Film Preservation
India’s Film Heritage Foundation (Fhf), which enjoys the support of cinema greats Martin Scorsese and Amitabh Bachchan, is conducting the third edition of the Biennial Audio-Visual Archival Summer School in partnership with the International Federation of Film Archives. The global film preservation training workshop is coming to India for the first time and will be held at the India International Centre in Delhi Oct. 10–19.
Fhf founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur said that the final selection of some 50 participants, from 13 African countries, Asia, Europe, Australia, South and North America reaffirms the organization’s goal to “create a worldwide network of film archivists who can work together to save their film heritage around the globe.”
Scorsese said: “The World Cinema Project is committed to locating, preserving and distributing films from all over the world. A program like Bavass benefits this mission enormously by educating future film preservationists who can share...
India’s Film Heritage Foundation (Fhf), which enjoys the support of cinema greats Martin Scorsese and Amitabh Bachchan, is conducting the third edition of the Biennial Audio-Visual Archival Summer School in partnership with the International Federation of Film Archives. The global film preservation training workshop is coming to India for the first time and will be held at the India International Centre in Delhi Oct. 10–19.
Fhf founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur said that the final selection of some 50 participants, from 13 African countries, Asia, Europe, Australia, South and North America reaffirms the organization’s goal to “create a worldwide network of film archivists who can work together to save their film heritage around the globe.”
Scorsese said: “The World Cinema Project is committed to locating, preserving and distributing films from all over the world. A program like Bavass benefits this mission enormously by educating future film preservationists who can share...
- 9/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix executive Susie Jones has followed the streamer’s former head of physical production Chris Oliver-Taylor over to the ABC, with the broadcaster also welcoming Stan senior commissioning editor Rachel Okine. Jones and Okine will take on the roles of head of factual and head of scripted, respectively, reporting to head of screen content Jennifer Collins. It comes as the ABC undergoes its biggest restructure since 2017, establishing programming pillars for content and news, while also transitioning to a digital-first approach...
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- 7/7/2023
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Entertainment marketer Bridgette Graham is the recipient of this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship, with the $20,000 grant announcement made as part of today’s Australian Independent Distributors Association (Aida) Conference.
Graham works as a product marketing manager for Roadshow Films, specialising in creative and campaign strategies for locally produced Australian feature films, including The Dry, Penguin Bloom, and Rams.
Her previous roles have included marketing manager for Moving Story Entertainment and Dendy Cinemas Sydney general manager. In 2018, she was awarded the Film Victoria Women in Leadership and Development Fellowship.
Graham said the Nmf would further her creative application of data and technology with sociological insights to reach new audiences.
“I am honoured to join the ranks of recipients of the Natalie Miller Fellowship, a group I have admired since the beginning of my career in film, for their contributions to the industry in both innovation and culture,” he said.
“Endeavouring to continue this legacy,...
Graham works as a product marketing manager for Roadshow Films, specialising in creative and campaign strategies for locally produced Australian feature films, including The Dry, Penguin Bloom, and Rams.
Her previous roles have included marketing manager for Moving Story Entertainment and Dendy Cinemas Sydney general manager. In 2018, she was awarded the Film Victoria Women in Leadership and Development Fellowship.
Graham said the Nmf would further her creative application of data and technology with sociological insights to reach new audiences.
“I am honoured to join the ranks of recipients of the Natalie Miller Fellowship, a group I have admired since the beginning of my career in film, for their contributions to the industry in both innovation and culture,” he said.
“Endeavouring to continue this legacy,...
- 10/20/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
The inaugural recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship is now at its helm, with Stan head of features and development executive, Rachel Okine, taking the reins following the departure of Sue Maslin.
Okine brings a wealth of experience within the film and television industry to the role, having previously served as vice president of international production and acquisitions at Studiocanal, vice president of international acquisitions at STX Entertainment, and managing director of Aquarius Films before joining Stan earlier this year.
Prior to this, she was a founding staff member of independent film distribution company, Hopscotch, initially working across publicity and marketing campaigns before expanding into development and production.
Okine said she “couldn’t be prouder” to take over from Maslin, who stepped down in May after serving on the management committee for more than 10 years.
“As a previous recipient, the Natalie Miller Fellowship has had an enormous impact on my career and my life,...
Okine brings a wealth of experience within the film and television industry to the role, having previously served as vice president of international production and acquisitions at Studiocanal, vice president of international acquisitions at STX Entertainment, and managing director of Aquarius Films before joining Stan earlier this year.
Prior to this, she was a founding staff member of independent film distribution company, Hopscotch, initially working across publicity and marketing campaigns before expanding into development and production.
Okine said she “couldn’t be prouder” to take over from Maslin, who stepped down in May after serving on the management committee for more than 10 years.
“As a previous recipient, the Natalie Miller Fellowship has had an enormous impact on my career and my life,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Women in the screen industry seeking a pathway to leadership are encouraged to apply for this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship.
Established in 2011 to recognise the contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the annual grant of up to $20,000 is designed to support women in the sector reach their full potential via attachments, internships, secondments, travel, and other means.
The 2020 recipient was Pauline Clague, founder and director of the Winda Film Festival and industry associate professor, and cultural resilience manager at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous education and research at Uts.
Speaking after being awarded last year’s grant in November, Clague said she was looking forward to writing works around Indigenous narratives and finding ways to “influence and engage our lens in a different way” through her work.
Pauline Clague.
“This fellowship will allow me to engage with the lens with innovation,” she said.
“To be supported by a...
Established in 2011 to recognise the contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the annual grant of up to $20,000 is designed to support women in the sector reach their full potential via attachments, internships, secondments, travel, and other means.
The 2020 recipient was Pauline Clague, founder and director of the Winda Film Festival and industry associate professor, and cultural resilience manager at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous education and research at Uts.
Speaking after being awarded last year’s grant in November, Clague said she was looking forward to writing works around Indigenous narratives and finding ways to “influence and engage our lens in a different way” through her work.
Pauline Clague.
“This fellowship will allow me to engage with the lens with innovation,” she said.
“To be supported by a...
- 7/5/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Production company’s credits include ‘Lion’ and ‘Berlin Syndrome’.
Australian production company Aquarius Films has appointed Miranda Culley as its new managing director and Erica Harrison as head of development.
Culley replaces Rachel Okine, who is leaving the company after 18 months to become the new head of features and development at fast-growing Australian streaming service Stan.
Culley, who joins with immediate effect, has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and was most recently executive producer for arts at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. She previously worked with Rabbit-Proof Fence director Phillip Noyce for eight years, eventually becoming his Australian producing partner,...
Australian production company Aquarius Films has appointed Miranda Culley as its new managing director and Erica Harrison as head of development.
Culley replaces Rachel Okine, who is leaving the company after 18 months to become the new head of features and development at fast-growing Australian streaming service Stan.
Culley, who joins with immediate effect, has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and was most recently executive producer for arts at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. She previously worked with Rabbit-Proof Fence director Phillip Noyce for eight years, eventually becoming his Australian producing partner,...
- 7/2/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Female-led independent production company Aquarius Films has hired Miranda Culley as the company’s new MD and Erica Harrison as head of development, with effect from July 1, 2021.
Culley is replacing Rachel Okine who is leaving Aquarius to become the new head of features and development at Australian streaming service, Stan. Culley has 25 years of experience, including eight years working with Phillip Noyce, stints at Sonar Music and Screen Australia. Most recently, Culley was executive producer for arts at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
An experienced development executive, Harrison was previously scripted development manager at Fremantle Media. She has writing credits including short “A Cautionary tail,” three season of Netflix’s “Beat Bugs,” two seasons of the Netflix original “Motown Magic” and “The Unboxing” the first scripted comedy series commissioned by Facebook Watch outside the U.S.
The company’s current slate incudes: TV series “Fight Like a Girl”; feature film “Most...
Culley is replacing Rachel Okine who is leaving Aquarius to become the new head of features and development at Australian streaming service, Stan. Culley has 25 years of experience, including eight years working with Phillip Noyce, stints at Sonar Music and Screen Australia. Most recently, Culley was executive producer for arts at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
An experienced development executive, Harrison was previously scripted development manager at Fremantle Media. She has writing credits including short “A Cautionary tail,” three season of Netflix’s “Beat Bugs,” two seasons of the Netflix original “Motown Magic” and “The Unboxing” the first scripted comedy series commissioned by Facebook Watch outside the U.S.
The company’s current slate incudes: TV series “Fight Like a Girl”; feature film “Most...
- 7/1/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Miranda Culley will be the next managing director of Aquarius Films, succeeding Rachel Okine who is departing the production company to be Stan’s head of features and development executive.
Aquarius has also hired Erica Harrison as head of development, with both roles taking immediate effect. Both will report to Aquarius Films co-founders Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
In her role, Culley will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and financing models. With the founders she will strategise the company direction, steer the company through the next stages of growth, and handle strategic partnerships.
The executive brings to the business 25 years of experience working across development, production, financing, commissioning, and policy.
Most recently, Culley worked as executive producer, arts at the ABC. There, she formed creative partnerships with the National Gallery of Australia to raise awareness of Australian women creatives via the #knowmyname campaign, and Madman Entertainment, to promote...
Aquarius has also hired Erica Harrison as head of development, with both roles taking immediate effect. Both will report to Aquarius Films co-founders Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
In her role, Culley will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and financing models. With the founders she will strategise the company direction, steer the company through the next stages of growth, and handle strategic partnerships.
The executive brings to the business 25 years of experience working across development, production, financing, commissioning, and policy.
Most recently, Culley worked as executive producer, arts at the ABC. There, she formed creative partnerships with the National Gallery of Australia to raise awareness of Australian women creatives via the #knowmyname campaign, and Madman Entertainment, to promote...
- 6/30/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Producer and distributor Sue Maslin will step down as the president of the Natalie Miller Fellowship (Nmf) later this week, after guiding the organisation for 10 years.
The Dressmaker producer is among the founding members of the Nmf, with Chrissy Thomson, Annette Blonski, Jan Epstein, Jennifer Sabine, Zelda Rosenbaum and Heather Scott. In 2010, they got together informally and decided to raise funding towards an annual $10,000 fellowship named in honour of Sharmill Films and Cinema Nova founder Natalie Miller, awarded to aspirational women to pursue professional leadership.
Over the course of Maslin’s tenure as president, she has built relationships with the industry that would ultimately enable the annual fellowship to grow to $20,000. Current co-sponsors include Village Roadshow and Kojo.
Recipients of the Nmf over the years have included Rachel Okine; Harriet Pike; Rebecca Hammond; Courtney Botfield; Sasha Close; Kristy Matheson, Miriam Katsambis; Anna Kaplan; and Pauline Clague (founder and artistic director...
The Dressmaker producer is among the founding members of the Nmf, with Chrissy Thomson, Annette Blonski, Jan Epstein, Jennifer Sabine, Zelda Rosenbaum and Heather Scott. In 2010, they got together informally and decided to raise funding towards an annual $10,000 fellowship named in honour of Sharmill Films and Cinema Nova founder Natalie Miller, awarded to aspirational women to pursue professional leadership.
Over the course of Maslin’s tenure as president, she has built relationships with the industry that would ultimately enable the annual fellowship to grow to $20,000. Current co-sponsors include Village Roadshow and Kojo.
Recipients of the Nmf over the years have included Rachel Okine; Harriet Pike; Rebecca Hammond; Courtney Botfield; Sasha Close; Kristy Matheson, Miriam Katsambis; Anna Kaplan; and Pauline Clague (founder and artistic director...
- 5/11/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Fifteen Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse (Cald) practitioners are set to participate in Cinespace Inc’s Package to Pitch program, an online masterclass on pitching into the market.
Selected by a culturally diverse panel, they include: Amal Awad, Alan Nguyen, Ana Tiwary, Orson Dijle, Serah Nathan, Karl Fernando, Eliza Matengu, Vonne Patiag, Theresa Gunarso, Jeremy Nguyen, Divya Vaman, Kim Ho, Michelle Ny, Sam Calafiore and Eva Justine Torkkola. Each has a pilot TV script they’re ready to pitch.
The program, supported via the Screenrights Cultural Fund, has been designed and facilitated by filmmaker John Kassab to help bridge the gap between outstanding emerging diverse creatives and the broader industry.
To be held online in February and March, the program will feature talks with a range of industry heavy hitters including Tony Ayres, Laura Waters, Michael McMahon, Donna Chang, Robert Connolly, Rachel Okine, Genevieve Chang, Ian Collie, Katherine Slattery,...
Selected by a culturally diverse panel, they include: Amal Awad, Alan Nguyen, Ana Tiwary, Orson Dijle, Serah Nathan, Karl Fernando, Eliza Matengu, Vonne Patiag, Theresa Gunarso, Jeremy Nguyen, Divya Vaman, Kim Ho, Michelle Ny, Sam Calafiore and Eva Justine Torkkola. Each has a pilot TV script they’re ready to pitch.
The program, supported via the Screenrights Cultural Fund, has been designed and facilitated by filmmaker John Kassab to help bridge the gap between outstanding emerging diverse creatives and the broader industry.
To be held online in February and March, the program will feature talks with a range of industry heavy hitters including Tony Ayres, Laura Waters, Michael McMahon, Donna Chang, Robert Connolly, Rachel Okine, Genevieve Chang, Ian Collie, Katherine Slattery,...
- 1/27/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Storyteller and producer Pauline Clague is the recipient of this year’s $20,000 Natalie Miller Fellowship.
Announced today at the virtual Australian Independent Distributors Association (Aida) Conference, Clague will use her fellowship to do more concentrated work on the theories she has been writing around Indigenous archetypes, structures and genres in cinema.
Upon receiving the grant, shesaid: “It is such an honour to be the recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship for 2020. This year has been so turbulent for our industry and so much of the arts has had a hit during this time of Covid-19.
“For me, the privilege has been in not being just a hashtag but raising the voice of Indigenous youth and communities during the Black Lives Matter and Deaths in Custody rallies.
“I look forward to writing works around Indigenous narratives and finding ways to influence and engage our lens in a different way through my work.
Announced today at the virtual Australian Independent Distributors Association (Aida) Conference, Clague will use her fellowship to do more concentrated work on the theories she has been writing around Indigenous archetypes, structures and genres in cinema.
Upon receiving the grant, shesaid: “It is such an honour to be the recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship for 2020. This year has been so turbulent for our industry and so much of the arts has had a hit during this time of Covid-19.
“For me, the privilege has been in not being just a hashtag but raising the voice of Indigenous youth and communities during the Black Lives Matter and Deaths in Custody rallies.
“I look forward to writing works around Indigenous narratives and finding ways to influence and engage our lens in a different way through my work.
- 11/19/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
(Top to bottom, L-r:) Tony Ayres, Rachel Okine, Michael McMahon, Jenevieve Chang, Laura Waters, Ian Collie, Katherine Slattery and Robert Connolly.
Cinespace has enlisted a group of industry heavy-hitters to deliver an initiative for emerging creatives from First Nations or culturally diverse background who have a pilot TV script ready to pitch.
The online masterclass, titled ‘Package to Pitch’, will build on each participant’s ability to read the market. In particular, it will look at:
A checklist and explanation of the necessary agreements and pitch materialsWhat elements packaged together make up the perfect projectHow to pitch effectively to producers, production companies, networks and agenciesAn insight into how producers and market buyers think when looking at projects
Facilitated by Egyptian-Australian producer John Kassab, speakers will include Tony Ayres, Laura Waters, Rachel Okine, Michael McMahon, Ian Collie, Jenevieve Chang, Robert Connolly and Katherine Slattery – with more to come. The initiative is backed by Screenrights’ Cultural Fund.
Cinespace has enlisted a group of industry heavy-hitters to deliver an initiative for emerging creatives from First Nations or culturally diverse background who have a pilot TV script ready to pitch.
The online masterclass, titled ‘Package to Pitch’, will build on each participant’s ability to read the market. In particular, it will look at:
A checklist and explanation of the necessary agreements and pitch materialsWhat elements packaged together make up the perfect projectHow to pitch effectively to producers, production companies, networks and agenciesAn insight into how producers and market buyers think when looking at projects
Facilitated by Egyptian-Australian producer John Kassab, speakers will include Tony Ayres, Laura Waters, Rachel Okine, Michael McMahon, Ian Collie, Jenevieve Chang, Robert Connolly and Katherine Slattery – with more to come. The initiative is backed by Screenrights’ Cultural Fund.
- 10/27/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Clockwise from top left: Jennifer Peedom, Rachel Okine, Kyas Hepworth and Sue Maslin.
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.
Nmf president Sue Maslin lamented the small number of applicants from the Indigenous cohort in a Facebook Live session on Monday with director and Nmf ambassador Jennifer Peedom, Aquarius Films MD Rachel Okine and Nitv acting head Kyas Hepworth.
Established in 2011 to recognise the unique contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the Nmf is open to women with at least five years experience in any screen sector to help them reach their full leadership potential through attachments, internships, secondments and other means.
“We have not had a high level of applications yet from Indigenous women. We really want to make a focus on having Indigenous women applying,” Maslin said.
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.
Nmf president Sue Maslin lamented the small number of applicants from the Indigenous cohort in a Facebook Live session on Monday with director and Nmf ambassador Jennifer Peedom, Aquarius Films MD Rachel Okine and Nitv acting head Kyas Hepworth.
Established in 2011 to recognise the unique contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the Nmf is open to women with at least five years experience in any screen sector to help them reach their full leadership potential through attachments, internships, secondments and other means.
“We have not had a high level of applications yet from Indigenous women. We really want to make a focus on having Indigenous women applying,” Maslin said.
- 8/25/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Rachel Okine.
Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford’s Aquarius Films has stepped up its feature film and TV drama development slate, collaborating with such creatives as Justine Flynn, Del Kathryn Barton and Huna Amweero, Clementine Ford, Anya Beyersdorf, Roger Monk and Rhys Graham.
The production company gained momentum after hiring former eOne and Hopscotch Features executive Rachel Okine in the newly created role of managing director.
Okine joined in March, just as the pandemic struck. After a pause when, she says, Aquarius’ focus on growth switched to survival mode, the development pace picked up.
The Unusual Suspects, a four-part crime caper for Sbs co-funded by Screen Australia starts pre-production next week. A whodunit set in the Filipino domestic worker community in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s scripted by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk (Nowhere Boys) and Vonne Patiag (Halal Gurls).
Parent Up, a Korean/Australian kids spy comedy, is in...
Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford’s Aquarius Films has stepped up its feature film and TV drama development slate, collaborating with such creatives as Justine Flynn, Del Kathryn Barton and Huna Amweero, Clementine Ford, Anya Beyersdorf, Roger Monk and Rhys Graham.
The production company gained momentum after hiring former eOne and Hopscotch Features executive Rachel Okine in the newly created role of managing director.
Okine joined in March, just as the pandemic struck. After a pause when, she says, Aquarius’ focus on growth switched to survival mode, the development pace picked up.
The Unusual Suspects, a four-part crime caper for Sbs co-funded by Screen Australia starts pre-production next week. A whodunit set in the Filipino domestic worker community in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s scripted by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk (Nowhere Boys) and Vonne Patiag (Halal Gurls).
Parent Up, a Korean/Australian kids spy comedy, is in...
- 8/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Previous Nmf recipients Rachel Okine, Harriet Pike, Rebecca Hammond, Courtney Botfield, Sasha Close, Kristy Matheson, Miriam Katsambis and Anna Kaplan.
Applications are open for this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship: a grant of $20,000 for an established woman working in the screen industry to pursue professional leadership opportunities.
Established in 2011 to recognise the unique contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the fellowship supports women to undertake attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The vision of the fellowship is to achieve gender diversity in screen leadership, resulting in a greater breadth of storytelling, better company performances, innovation, and a more dynamic, inclusive and robust industry for everyone.
Previous recipients include Rachel Okine, Harriet Pike, Rebecca Hammond, Courtney Botfield, Sasha Close; Kristy Matheson, Miriam Katsambis; and Anna Kaplan.
“The Nmf has helped advance the leadership aspirations of numerous women including the stellar alumni of Fellowship recipients to date,...
Applications are open for this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship: a grant of $20,000 for an established woman working in the screen industry to pursue professional leadership opportunities.
Established in 2011 to recognise the unique contribution of screen industry pioneer Natalie Miller, the fellowship supports women to undertake attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The vision of the fellowship is to achieve gender diversity in screen leadership, resulting in a greater breadth of storytelling, better company performances, innovation, and a more dynamic, inclusive and robust industry for everyone.
Previous recipients include Rachel Okine, Harriet Pike, Rebecca Hammond, Courtney Botfield, Sasha Close; Kristy Matheson, Miriam Katsambis; and Anna Kaplan.
“The Nmf has helped advance the leadership aspirations of numerous women including the stellar alumni of Fellowship recipients to date,...
- 6/22/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
CAA Media Finance, ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights.
Noomi Rapace, Peter Dinklage, Sophia Lillis from It and Gretel & Hansel and Charlie Plummer have joined Peter Dinklage in thriller The Thicket, which The Exchange is introducing to Berlin buyers this month.
CAA Media Finance and ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights to the story about a young man who enlists the support of a bounty hunter (Dinklage), a prostitute (Lillis) and a former slave to rescue his sister from a gang led by a violent killer (Rapace).
Currently in pre-production, the project is based on the novel by Joe R. Lansdale,...
Noomi Rapace, Peter Dinklage, Sophia Lillis from It and Gretel & Hansel and Charlie Plummer have joined Peter Dinklage in thriller The Thicket, which The Exchange is introducing to Berlin buyers this month.
CAA Media Finance and ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights to the story about a young man who enlists the support of a bounty hunter (Dinklage), a prostitute (Lillis) and a former slave to rescue his sister from a gang led by a violent killer (Rapace).
Currently in pre-production, the project is based on the novel by Joe R. Lansdale,...
- 2/7/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
CAA Media Finance, ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights.
Noomi Rapace, Peter Dinklage, Sophia Lillis from It and Gretel & Hansel and Charlie Plummer have joined Peter Dinklage in thriller The Thicket, which The Exchange is introducing to Berlin buyers this month.
CAA Media Finance and ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights to the story about a young man who enlists the support of a bounty hunter (Dinklage), a prostitute (Lillis) and a former slave to rescue his sister from a gang led by a violent killer (Rapace).
Currently in pre-production, the project is based on the novel by Joe R. Lansdale,...
Noomi Rapace, Peter Dinklage, Sophia Lillis from It and Gretel & Hansel and Charlie Plummer have joined Peter Dinklage in thriller The Thicket, which The Exchange is introducing to Berlin buyers this month.
CAA Media Finance and ICM Partners jointly represent Us rights to the story about a young man who enlists the support of a bounty hunter (Dinklage), a prostitute (Lillis) and a former slave to rescue his sister from a gang led by a violent killer (Rapace).
Currently in pre-production, the project is based on the novel by Joe R. Lansdale,...
- 2/7/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Rachel Okine.
Aquarius Films has appointed former eOne and Hopscotch Features executive Rachel Okine in the newly created role of managing director.
Okine joins the production company founded by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford after spending two years as London-based head of acquisitions for Stx International.
Previously she was Paris-based VP of international production and acquisitions for Studiocanal.
Based in Sydney, her remit will be to drive the company’s growth as it aims to produce 3-5 projects annually and to manage its partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, the ABC and Sbs as well as seeking new partners.
The development slate includes feature adaptations of Matt Okine’s debut novel Being Black ‘n Chicken, and Chips, based loosely on his pubescent years and the loss of his mother Roslyn to breast cancer when he was 12; Dominic Smith’s New York Times best-seller The Last Painting of Sara De Vos,...
Aquarius Films has appointed former eOne and Hopscotch Features executive Rachel Okine in the newly created role of managing director.
Okine joins the production company founded by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford after spending two years as London-based head of acquisitions for Stx International.
Previously she was Paris-based VP of international production and acquisitions for Studiocanal.
Based in Sydney, her remit will be to drive the company’s growth as it aims to produce 3-5 projects annually and to manage its partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, the ABC and Sbs as well as seeking new partners.
The development slate includes feature adaptations of Matt Okine’s debut novel Being Black ‘n Chicken, and Chips, based loosely on his pubescent years and the loss of his mother Roslyn to breast cancer when he was 12; Dominic Smith’s New York Times best-seller The Last Painting of Sara De Vos,...
- 2/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Aquarius Films, the Sydney-based production company that has credits including 2019 Tiff pic Dirt Music and Garth Davis’ Oscar-nominated Lion, has appointed Rachel Okine as its new Managing Director.
Okine was most recently STXinternational’s head of acquisitions between 2017 and 2019. She was previously Paris-based as Vice President of International Production and Acquisitions for Studiocanal and London-based with Film4.
At Aquarius, Okine will look to drive the company’s growth as it aims to have three-five projects in production per year going forward. She will also manage its established partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, Sbs Australia and ABC Australia, as well as seeking new partners.
Aquarius was founded by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. The company’s recent work also includes The Unlisted, a 15-part sci-fi TV series for Netflix and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which was triple-nominated at the Aacta Awards.
Its upcoming slate features Guy Pearce...
Okine was most recently STXinternational’s head of acquisitions between 2017 and 2019. She was previously Paris-based as Vice President of International Production and Acquisitions for Studiocanal and London-based with Film4.
At Aquarius, Okine will look to drive the company’s growth as it aims to have three-five projects in production per year going forward. She will also manage its established partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, Sbs Australia and ABC Australia, as well as seeking new partners.
Aquarius was founded by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. The company’s recent work also includes The Unlisted, a 15-part sci-fi TV series for Netflix and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which was triple-nominated at the Aacta Awards.
Its upcoming slate features Guy Pearce...
- 2/6/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Seasoned industry executive, Rachel Okine has joined Australian film and TV production company Aquarius Films as its managing director. Until last year she was with Stx International in a position covering U.K. theatrical and international sales.
Okine began her career in the acquisitions department of FilmFour in London in 2001. Returning to Australia in 2002, she joined independent film distribution company, Hopscotch, moving from marketing to production. She later became Paris-based VP of international production and acquisitions for French-owned studio and distributor Studiocanal, where she acquired titles for the French, German and Australia / New Zealand markets.
Aquarius, which has strategic partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, Sbs Australia and ABC Australia, aims to have three to five projects in production per year. Okine will report to company founders and principal producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
Aquarius is currently working on Guy Pearce’s directorial debut “Poor Boy,...
Okine began her career in the acquisitions department of FilmFour in London in 2001. Returning to Australia in 2002, she joined independent film distribution company, Hopscotch, moving from marketing to production. She later became Paris-based VP of international production and acquisitions for French-owned studio and distributor Studiocanal, where she acquired titles for the French, German and Australia / New Zealand markets.
Aquarius, which has strategic partnerships with Universal, Warner Bros. Australia, Anonymous Content, Netflix, Stan, Sbs Australia and ABC Australia, aims to have three to five projects in production per year. Okine will report to company founders and principal producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
Aquarius is currently working on Guy Pearce’s directorial debut “Poor Boy,...
- 2/6/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Company pipeline includes Guy Pearce directorial debut Poor Boy.
Aquarius Films, the Australian producer of Netflix series The Unlisted and Toronto 2019 selection Dirt Music, has appointed former senior STXinternational acquisitions executive Rachel Okine as managing director, effective immediately.
Okine joins the company as its upcoming pipeline includes Guy Pearce’s directorial debut Poor Boy, in which Pearce will also star. Aquarius is also in development on the adaptation by Angela’s Ashes screenwriter Laura Jones of The Last Painting Of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith, as well as adaptations of Hannah Kent’s second novel The Good People, and Matt Okine...
Aquarius Films, the Australian producer of Netflix series The Unlisted and Toronto 2019 selection Dirt Music, has appointed former senior STXinternational acquisitions executive Rachel Okine as managing director, effective immediately.
Okine joins the company as its upcoming pipeline includes Guy Pearce’s directorial debut Poor Boy, in which Pearce will also star. Aquarius is also in development on the adaptation by Angela’s Ashes screenwriter Laura Jones of The Last Painting Of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith, as well as adaptations of Hannah Kent’s second novel The Good People, and Matt Okine...
- 2/6/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Anna Kaplan.
Producer Anna Kaplan, known for her work leading social impact campaigns on documentaries such as 2040, The Hunting Ground and That Sugar Film, has been awarded this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship.
Kaplan, whose career is spanned development, production, distribution and outreach, is a two-time Aacta nominee and has previously been awarded Film Victoria’s Women in Leadership Development Fellowship.
President of the Natalie Miller Fellowship Sue Maslin Ao said: “Anna Kaplan has an extensive background in using film and storytelling to ignite change. She is a respected leader in the field of impact producing and has an ambitious vision to mobilise the Australian screen industry to embrace more sustainable environmental practices. We are delighted to award the 2020 Natalie Miller Fellowship to Anna. ”
The Natalie Miller Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry, and offers up to $20,000 for a professional development program that will...
Producer Anna Kaplan, known for her work leading social impact campaigns on documentaries such as 2040, The Hunting Ground and That Sugar Film, has been awarded this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship.
Kaplan, whose career is spanned development, production, distribution and outreach, is a two-time Aacta nominee and has previously been awarded Film Victoria’s Women in Leadership Development Fellowship.
President of the Natalie Miller Fellowship Sue Maslin Ao said: “Anna Kaplan has an extensive background in using film and storytelling to ignite change. She is a respected leader in the field of impact producing and has an ambitious vision to mobilise the Australian screen industry to embrace more sustainable environmental practices. We are delighted to award the 2020 Natalie Miller Fellowship to Anna. ”
The Natalie Miller Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry, and offers up to $20,000 for a professional development program that will...
- 10/22/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Miriam Katsambis, Natalie Miller and Sue Maslin.
Applications are now open for the $20,000 Natalie Miller Fellowship, which aims to support the next generation of female leaders in the screen industry.
The fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry, and is designed to be used for professional development through educational programs such as internships, attachments or secondments.
Last year’s recipient was Miriam Katsambis, legal counsel eOne Australia/New Zealand.
Reflecting on receiving the grant said, she said: “To be the first lawyer to be awarded the Nmf was a tremendous shock, but also such a golden opportunity. The application process was deeply reflective for me; I actually changed my professional development proposal as a result of drafting the document because I had never really taken the time for introspection. I realised that my passion for connecting audiences with dynamic and diverse stories, and interest in...
Applications are now open for the $20,000 Natalie Miller Fellowship, which aims to support the next generation of female leaders in the screen industry.
The fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry, and is designed to be used for professional development through educational programs such as internships, attachments or secondments.
Last year’s recipient was Miriam Katsambis, legal counsel eOne Australia/New Zealand.
Reflecting on receiving the grant said, she said: “To be the first lawyer to be awarded the Nmf was a tremendous shock, but also such a golden opportunity. The application process was deeply reflective for me; I actually changed my professional development proposal as a result of drafting the document because I had never really taken the time for introspection. I realised that my passion for connecting audiences with dynamic and diverse stories, and interest in...
- 5/21/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Top End Wedding.’
The disappearance of eOne from the theatrical distribution landscape in Australia/New Zealand is being lamented by exhibitors, producers, former staffers and even rival distributors.
The demise of the distributor known for its sharp commercial tastes marks the end of an era dating back to 2002 with the founding of Hopscotch Films by Troy Lum, Frank Cox and Sandie Don.
Despite the parent company’s assurances, eOne’s exit almost certainly means there is one less avenue for Australian producers seeking finance and distribution.
Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight, who collaborated with the firm on Wayne Blair’s The Sapphires and Blair’s upcoming Top End Wedding, describes eOne’s withdrawal from the Australian market as a great loss.
“From the days of Hopscotch to transforming into eOne, Sandie Don, Troy Lum and their incredible team have bought passion and intelligence to the distribution landscape,” she tells If.
“Australian...
The disappearance of eOne from the theatrical distribution landscape in Australia/New Zealand is being lamented by exhibitors, producers, former staffers and even rival distributors.
The demise of the distributor known for its sharp commercial tastes marks the end of an era dating back to 2002 with the founding of Hopscotch Films by Troy Lum, Frank Cox and Sandie Don.
Despite the parent company’s assurances, eOne’s exit almost certainly means there is one less avenue for Australian producers seeking finance and distribution.
Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight, who collaborated with the firm on Wayne Blair’s The Sapphires and Blair’s upcoming Top End Wedding, describes eOne’s withdrawal from the Australian market as a great loss.
“From the days of Hopscotch to transforming into eOne, Sandie Don, Troy Lum and their incredible team have bought passion and intelligence to the distribution landscape,” she tells If.
“Australian...
- 3/19/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Miriam Katsambis.
Miriam Katsambis, legal counsel at Entertainment One Australia/New Zealand, has been awarded the Natalie Miller Fellowship for 2018.
Katsambis has spent more than 12 years in various legal, advocacy and policy development roles across state and federal government screen agencies, guilds and industry bodies.
“Miriam has a successful background working in distribution, the Awg and a strong interest in business,” Natalie Miller said today.
“She is clearly a leader with great potential in screen industry policy and direction. Miriam was chosen from a strong field of applicants but the judging panel felt that what set her apart was that her vision to become a leader in an area of growing importance to the Australian screen industry was clear and her proposal to do the Asia Link Program was timely and strategic.”
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women in the Australian screen industry and provides financial assistance...
Miriam Katsambis, legal counsel at Entertainment One Australia/New Zealand, has been awarded the Natalie Miller Fellowship for 2018.
Katsambis has spent more than 12 years in various legal, advocacy and policy development roles across state and federal government screen agencies, guilds and industry bodies.
“Miriam has a successful background working in distribution, the Awg and a strong interest in business,” Natalie Miller said today.
“She is clearly a leader with great potential in screen industry policy and direction. Miriam was chosen from a strong field of applicants but the judging panel felt that what set her apart was that her vision to become a leader in an area of growing importance to the Australian screen industry was clear and her proposal to do the Asia Link Program was timely and strategic.”
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women in the Australian screen industry and provides financial assistance...
- 11/21/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
STXinternational has named Rachel Okine VP of Acquisitions to lead all U.K. and European acquisitions. She will join the company Oct. 16 and report to STXinternational President David Kosse. She will focus on identifying and delivering new content for international distribution. Since launching in 2016, STXinternational has acquired the rights to several noteworthy projects, including the U.K. rights to Breathe ,directed by Andy Serkis and starring Andrew Garfield and…...
- 10/10/2017
- Deadline
Natalie Miller and Sasha Close. (Photo credit: Peter Jackson)
Applications are open for the annual Natalie Miller Fellowship, a $20,000 grant designed to support female leaders..
Established six years ago, the fellowship is open to all women working in the screen industry, and aims to offer financial assistance to allow the recipient to undertake attachments, mentorships, secondments and the like..
Last year.s recipient was Sasha Close, who is both film programming manager for South Australia.s Wallis Cinemas, and a consultant for 20 regional cinemas across Australia..
As part of her fellowship Close was keen to explore how a cinema chain operates in a different territory, and will be jetting off to the UK in two weeks to undertake a secondment with Picturehouse Cinemas. Once there, she will shadow key personnel in programming and marketing and view operations. Close said Picturehouse seem to be a really .innovative circuit..
.They were one...
Applications are open for the annual Natalie Miller Fellowship, a $20,000 grant designed to support female leaders..
Established six years ago, the fellowship is open to all women working in the screen industry, and aims to offer financial assistance to allow the recipient to undertake attachments, mentorships, secondments and the like..
Last year.s recipient was Sasha Close, who is both film programming manager for South Australia.s Wallis Cinemas, and a consultant for 20 regional cinemas across Australia..
As part of her fellowship Close was keen to explore how a cinema chain operates in a different territory, and will be jetting off to the UK in two weeks to undertake a secondment with Picturehouse Cinemas. Once there, she will shadow key personnel in programming and marketing and view operations. Close said Picturehouse seem to be a really .innovative circuit..
.They were one...
- 6/1/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Sasha Close.
Film programming manager and independent cinema consultant Sasha Close has been awarded the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship Grant.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship awards a woman in the Australian screen industry who has demonstrated initiative, entrepreneurship and excellence, and is designed to nurture the next generation of female leaders in the Australian screen community.
Close has worked on both sides of the industry, having started in distribution before moving into exhibition and programming. She currently works in programming for Wallis Cinemas and is a consultant for 20 independent exhibitors.
Close also sits on the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia board and has been a panellist at Icaa Conferences.
.The Natalie Miller Fellowship is an inspiration for women in all sectors of the screen industry and has encouraged me to dream big,. said Close.
.It is a tremendous honour to be the 2016 recipient; the Fellowship will assist me immensely by providing a...
Film programming manager and independent cinema consultant Sasha Close has been awarded the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship Grant.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship awards a woman in the Australian screen industry who has demonstrated initiative, entrepreneurship and excellence, and is designed to nurture the next generation of female leaders in the Australian screen community.
Close has worked on both sides of the industry, having started in distribution before moving into exhibition and programming. She currently works in programming for Wallis Cinemas and is a consultant for 20 independent exhibitors.
Close also sits on the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia board and has been a panellist at Icaa Conferences.
.The Natalie Miller Fellowship is an inspiration for women in all sectors of the screen industry and has encouraged me to dream big,. said Close.
.It is a tremendous honour to be the 2016 recipient; the Fellowship will assist me immensely by providing a...
- 10/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Natalie Miller.
Entries for the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship open today, July 1.
Now in its fifth year, the grant doubles this year for the first time to $20,000.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry and aims to provide financial assistance to pursue professional development in their fields through attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The grant is funded from donations made to the Natalie Miller Fellowship Endowment Fund and through the support of sponsors including Film Victoria, the Deluxe Heartbeat Fund, Andyinc, Myer Foundation and Icaa..
Fellowshop ambassador Kerry Gardner said that .Nurturing female leadership skills, from graduate level to Chairman of the Board, is vital for a healthy film and television industry in Australia. Let's lead the world in strong action in promoting men and women working side by side in our sector...
Entries for the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship open today, July 1.
Now in its fifth year, the grant doubles this year for the first time to $20,000.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry and aims to provide financial assistance to pursue professional development in their fields through attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The grant is funded from donations made to the Natalie Miller Fellowship Endowment Fund and through the support of sponsors including Film Victoria, the Deluxe Heartbeat Fund, Andyinc, Myer Foundation and Icaa..
Fellowshop ambassador Kerry Gardner said that .Nurturing female leadership skills, from graduate level to Chairman of the Board, is vital for a healthy film and television industry in Australia. Let's lead the world in strong action in promoting men and women working side by side in our sector...
- 6/28/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Natalie Miller.
Entries for the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship open this Friday, July 1.
Now in its fifth year, the grant doubles this year for the first time to $20,000.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry and aims to provide financial assistance to pursue professional development in their fields through attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The grant is funded from donations made to the Natalie Miller Fellowship Endowment Fund and through the support of sponsors including Film Victoria, the Deluxe Heartbeat Fund, Andyinc, Myer Foundation and Icaa..
Fellowshop ambassador Kerry Gardner said that .Nurturing female leadership skills, from graduate level to Chairman of the Board, is vital for a healthy film and television industry in Australia. Let's lead the world in strong action in promoting men and women working side by side in our...
Entries for the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship open this Friday, July 1.
Now in its fifth year, the grant doubles this year for the first time to $20,000.
Established in 2011, the Fellowship is open to all women working in the Australian screen industry and aims to provide financial assistance to pursue professional development in their fields through attachments, internships, secondments, travel and other means in order to reach their full leadership potential.
The grant is funded from donations made to the Natalie Miller Fellowship Endowment Fund and through the support of sponsors including Film Victoria, the Deluxe Heartbeat Fund, Andyinc, Myer Foundation and Icaa..
Fellowshop ambassador Kerry Gardner said that .Nurturing female leadership skills, from graduate level to Chairman of the Board, is vital for a healthy film and television industry in Australia. Let's lead the world in strong action in promoting men and women working side by side in our...
- 6/28/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Distribution specialist Courtney Botfield, who helps independent filmmakers find alternate and innovative pathways in financing and distribution, has won the 2015 Natalie Miller Fellowship.
A former Gm of Transmission Films, she plans to use the $10,000 grant to attend the 2016 Media That Matters Conference in Washington DC, meet social impact and analysis practitioners in New York and engage a business mentor in the philanthropic and social enterprise sectors.
She will continue to focus on the growing field of impact producing, targeting films with strong social messaging and the potential for creating real change.
Accepting the grant at the Australian International Movie Convention, Botfield said, "Natalie Miller has long been an inspiration for me in my years working in distribution and exhibition. To receive this fellowship in her name that vigorously promotes the role of women as leaders and encourages gender equality across all facets of the industry is an absolute privilege and honour.
A former Gm of Transmission Films, she plans to use the $10,000 grant to attend the 2016 Media That Matters Conference in Washington DC, meet social impact and analysis practitioners in New York and engage a business mentor in the philanthropic and social enterprise sectors.
She will continue to focus on the growing field of impact producing, targeting films with strong social messaging and the potential for creating real change.
Accepting the grant at the Australian International Movie Convention, Botfield said, "Natalie Miller has long been an inspiration for me in my years working in distribution and exhibition. To receive this fellowship in her name that vigorously promotes the role of women as leaders and encourages gender equality across all facets of the industry is an absolute privilege and honour.
- 10/12/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
While writing and directing a well-received short film can be a great stepping stone to features, aspiring feature directors should avoid the trap of making short after short.
Producer Raquelle David expressed that view on social media, prompting a flood of comments, some in full support, others disagreeing.
.Australian writers and directors that have made one solid short film need to stop making more,. said David, who has produced more than a dozen shorts and is developing several features.
.Seriously, stop. Focus on the feature or high-end TV concept and work with producers that will help you realise it. I'm so worried about our industry pumping out great shorts but bugger all else..
Screenwriter Shane Danielsen, who made his directing debut on the short The Guests, which screened in official competition in Cannes, produced by David, responded, .Could not agree more..
Danielsen, who wrote the features Errors of the Human Body...
Producer Raquelle David expressed that view on social media, prompting a flood of comments, some in full support, others disagreeing.
.Australian writers and directors that have made one solid short film need to stop making more,. said David, who has produced more than a dozen shorts and is developing several features.
.Seriously, stop. Focus on the feature or high-end TV concept and work with producers that will help you realise it. I'm so worried about our industry pumping out great shorts but bugger all else..
Screenwriter Shane Danielsen, who made his directing debut on the short The Guests, which screened in official competition in Cannes, produced by David, responded, .Could not agree more..
Danielsen, who wrote the features Errors of the Human Body...
- 6/16/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Long-time Hopscotch Features/eOne executive Rachel Okine is joining Studiocanal.
Okine has been appointed Vice President, International Production and Acquisitions, at the French-owned studio/distributor. She will be based in Paris.
Studiocanal is releasing brothers Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner's Zombie horror/comedy Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead this month after also acquiring the UK rights.
Among other local acquisitions are Manny Lewis, comedian Carl Barron.s debut feature directed and co-written by Anthony Mir; and Deane Taylor.s animated family film The Blinky Bill Movie.
Okine was a founding member of Hopscotch in 2002, working across technical delivery, publicity and marketing and serving as acquisitions manager from 2002 . 2006.
She departed last October, initially intending to try her luck in Los Angeles. She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, where she developed The Water Diviner, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Last week the company announced...
Okine has been appointed Vice President, International Production and Acquisitions, at the French-owned studio/distributor. She will be based in Paris.
Studiocanal is releasing brothers Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner's Zombie horror/comedy Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead this month after also acquiring the UK rights.
Among other local acquisitions are Manny Lewis, comedian Carl Barron.s debut feature directed and co-written by Anthony Mir; and Deane Taylor.s animated family film The Blinky Bill Movie.
Okine was a founding member of Hopscotch in 2002, working across technical delivery, publicity and marketing and serving as acquisitions manager from 2002 . 2006.
She departed last October, initially intending to try her luck in Los Angeles. She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, where she developed The Water Diviner, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Last week the company announced...
- 2/8/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Lucy Hill promoted to head of acquisitions for eOne, Australia.
Lucy Hill has been promoted to head of acquisitions for Entertainment One Films (eOne), Australia, based in Sydney.
Former acquisitions manager Hill, who joined Hopscotch Films (acquired by eOne in 2011) in 2007, will now lead film acquisition efforts for eOne’s Australian team.
She will report to eOne Film Australia MD Troy Lum.
During her tenure at the company Hill has worked on titles including The Kids are All Right, The Sapphires, Philomena, Pride, The Little Death and The Water Diviner.
“I am delighted to announce Lucy’s well-deserved promotion. She has a strong track-record and great instincts about the creative, understands our market and audiences, and is a true champion of local filmmakers,” said Lum.
eOne Australia production and acquisitions executive Rachel Okine left the company in autumn of last year.
Lucy Hill has been promoted to head of acquisitions for Entertainment One Films (eOne), Australia, based in Sydney.
Former acquisitions manager Hill, who joined Hopscotch Films (acquired by eOne in 2011) in 2007, will now lead film acquisition efforts for eOne’s Australian team.
She will report to eOne Film Australia MD Troy Lum.
During her tenure at the company Hill has worked on titles including The Kids are All Right, The Sapphires, Philomena, Pride, The Little Death and The Water Diviner.
“I am delighted to announce Lucy’s well-deserved promotion. She has a strong track-record and great instincts about the creative, understands our market and audiences, and is a true champion of local filmmakers,” said Lum.
eOne Australia production and acquisitions executive Rachel Okine left the company in autumn of last year.
- 2/6/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Lucy Hill promoted to head of acquisitions for eOne, Australia.
Lucy Hill has been promoted to head of acquisitions for Entertainment One Films (eOne), Australia, based in Sydney.
Former acquisitions manager Hill, who joined Hopscotch Films (acquired by eOne in 2011) in 2007, will now lead film acquisition efforts for eOne’s Australian team.
She will report to eOne Film Australia MD Troy Lum.
During her tenure at the company Hill has worked on titles including The Kids are All Right, The Sapphires, Philomena, Pride, The Little Death and The Water Diviner.
“I am delighted to announce Lucy’s well-deserved promotion. She has a strong track-record and great instincts about the creative, understands our market and audiences, and is a true champion of local filmmakers,” said Lum.
eOne Australia production and acquisitions executive Rachel Okine left the company in autumn of last year.
Lucy Hill has been promoted to head of acquisitions for Entertainment One Films (eOne), Australia, based in Sydney.
Former acquisitions manager Hill, who joined Hopscotch Films (acquired by eOne in 2011) in 2007, will now lead film acquisition efforts for eOne’s Australian team.
She will report to eOne Film Australia MD Troy Lum.
During her tenure at the company Hill has worked on titles including The Kids are All Right, The Sapphires, Philomena, Pride, The Little Death and The Water Diviner.
“I am delighted to announce Lucy’s well-deserved promotion. She has a strong track-record and great instincts about the creative, understands our market and audiences, and is a true champion of local filmmakers,” said Lum.
eOne Australia production and acquisitions executive Rachel Okine left the company in autumn of last year.
- 2/6/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Rachel Okine flies to Los Angeles today to plot the next chapter of her career after amicably departing Hopscotch Features/Entertainment One last Friday.
After spending 12 years with the Hopscotch group since its inception, Okine told If this morning, .It.s time to move on. I am incredibly fortunate to have been a part of the company. I learned so much and made so many good friends. I am sad and I am going to miss it but I am excited about what.s next."
She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, the Jv between eOne MD Troy Lum, producer Andrew Mason and writer John Collee, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Lucy Hill continues as eOne acquisitions manager and a new head of development for Hopscotch Features will be hired.
.Rachel was the first person we ever employed at Hopscotch, so over the...
After spending 12 years with the Hopscotch group since its inception, Okine told If this morning, .It.s time to move on. I am incredibly fortunate to have been a part of the company. I learned so much and made so many good friends. I am sad and I am going to miss it but I am excited about what.s next."
She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, the Jv between eOne MD Troy Lum, producer Andrew Mason and writer John Collee, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Lucy Hill continues as eOne acquisitions manager and a new head of development for Hopscotch Features will be hired.
.Rachel was the first person we ever employed at Hopscotch, so over the...
- 10/26/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Natalie Miller Fellowship is about to receive a new boost of support with the announcement Deluxe Australia.s Heartbeat Fund will make a $20,000 donation over a three year period.
The announcement will be made today by Deluxe Australia.s Managing Director, Alaric McAusland, at the Australian International Movie Convention (Aimc) on the Gold Coast.
.Deluxe are both pleased and excited to support the Natalie Miller Fellowship with a significant financial donation,. said McAusland in a statement issued to the media. .Importantly, we recognise it is only through these contributions that Natalie Miller Fellowship can continue to inspire women in our business and in the broader screen industry to develop professionally and right gender imbalances that currently exist, particularly in decision making roles. We encourage other members of our great community to get behind the Natalie Miller Fellowship to ensure their work continues. In doing so we ensure a richer,...
The announcement will be made today by Deluxe Australia.s Managing Director, Alaric McAusland, at the Australian International Movie Convention (Aimc) on the Gold Coast.
.Deluxe are both pleased and excited to support the Natalie Miller Fellowship with a significant financial donation,. said McAusland in a statement issued to the media. .Importantly, we recognise it is only through these contributions that Natalie Miller Fellowship can continue to inspire women in our business and in the broader screen industry to develop professionally and right gender imbalances that currently exist, particularly in decision making roles. We encourage other members of our great community to get behind the Natalie Miller Fellowship to ensure their work continues. In doing so we ensure a richer,...
- 10/14/2014
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
One of Australia’s top production and acquisitions executives has been named the inaugural winner of a fellowship designed to honour women in the screen industry.
Rachel Okine, Gm and production and acquisitions executive of Hopscotch Features claimed the Natalie Miller Fellowship.
As general manager of production house Hopscotch Features, Okine has overseen the development of recent big budget productions such as I, Frankenstein and The Mothers.
The Fellowship honours one woman who has demonstrated initiative, entrepreneurship and excellence working in the Australian screen industries.
Okine was presented the grant of $10,000 by film producer and former Screen Nsw CEO Tania Chambers.
The Hollywood Reporter named Okine among twenty young film executives to watch from the Asia-Pacific region.
Okine has been in the industry for 19 years, the last ten with Hopscotch and seven in her current role.
Okine will use the grant to participate in The Women’s Leadership Forum, a...
Rachel Okine, Gm and production and acquisitions executive of Hopscotch Features claimed the Natalie Miller Fellowship.
As general manager of production house Hopscotch Features, Okine has overseen the development of recent big budget productions such as I, Frankenstein and The Mothers.
The Fellowship honours one woman who has demonstrated initiative, entrepreneurship and excellence working in the Australian screen industries.
Okine was presented the grant of $10,000 by film producer and former Screen Nsw CEO Tania Chambers.
The Hollywood Reporter named Okine among twenty young film executives to watch from the Asia-Pacific region.
Okine has been in the industry for 19 years, the last ten with Hopscotch and seven in her current role.
Okine will use the grant to participate in The Women’s Leadership Forum, a...
- 11/15/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Director Rachel Ward.s The Seduction and a debut film from Anthony Maras titled The Water Diviner are among the most advanced of the films in development at Hopscotch Features.
The Seduction, set in Paris, is about a French woman coming to terms with her life at the same time as the son she left in Australia years earlier arrives unannounced. It is adapted from The Tin Man by Ward and the novel.s author Sarah Walker.
Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios have written the script of The Water Diviner about a man who returns to Gallipoli to seek reconciliation three years after the famous World War I battle. Anthony Maras directed the celebrated short film The Palace, which premiered at Telluride.
Australian directors Gregor Jordan, Stephan Elliott, Clayton Jacobson, Robert Luketic and Ray Lawrence are attached to some of the other dozen or so features in development and two...
The Seduction, set in Paris, is about a French woman coming to terms with her life at the same time as the son she left in Australia years earlier arrives unannounced. It is adapted from The Tin Man by Ward and the novel.s author Sarah Walker.
Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios have written the script of The Water Diviner about a man who returns to Gallipoli to seek reconciliation three years after the famous World War I battle. Anthony Maras directed the celebrated short film The Palace, which premiered at Telluride.
Australian directors Gregor Jordan, Stephan Elliott, Clayton Jacobson, Robert Luketic and Ray Lawrence are attached to some of the other dozen or so features in development and two...
- 5/30/2012
- by Sandy George
- IF.com.au
Six digital projects have made the cut to represent the country at the prestigious SXSW Interactive Awards in the Us.
Goa Hippy Tribe, The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch, Curious Creatures, The Dragon Children, The World's Biggest Pac-Man and Big Stories, Small Towns are all finalists at the annual awards, which is held to determine the best new digital works worldwide. This can include anything from mobile apps and websites through to kiosks and installations.
Goa Hippy Tribe, a finalist in the film/TV category, is an online social media documentary produced by Freehand Productions. Directed by Darius Devas, the doco is about a hippy reunion in Goa and was supported by Sbs.
Also representing the country in the film/TV category is The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch, featuring the voice of Toni Collette (Mental). Produced by Rachel Okine of Hopscotch and based on the works of Emma Magenta,...
Goa Hippy Tribe, The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch, Curious Creatures, The Dragon Children, The World's Biggest Pac-Man and Big Stories, Small Towns are all finalists at the annual awards, which is held to determine the best new digital works worldwide. This can include anything from mobile apps and websites through to kiosks and installations.
Goa Hippy Tribe, a finalist in the film/TV category, is an online social media documentary produced by Freehand Productions. Directed by Darius Devas, the doco is about a hippy reunion in Goa and was supported by Sbs.
Also representing the country in the film/TV category is The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch, featuring the voice of Toni Collette (Mental). Produced by Rachel Okine of Hopscotch and based on the works of Emma Magenta,...
- 1/31/2012
- by Sam Dallas
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has announced $17m investment across 14 projects including feature films and both adult and children’s television.
The investment is expected to trigger $97m in production.
The list of productions include: black comedy The Mule by co-writers/co-producers Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson with direction from Tony Mahony about a drug mule caught by authorities and Antony I Ginnane’s remake of Patrick, directed by Not Quite Hollywood’s Mark Hartley.
Also on the list is The Grandmothers, written by Christopher Hampton (A Dangerous Method) and director Anne Fontaine (Coco Avant Chanel) and starring Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville in the adaptation of Doris Lessing’s novel.
For TV, the telemovie Underground by Matchbox Pictures, written and directed by Robert Connolly tells the story of a teenage Julian Assange hacking computer systems; and two TV productions by John Edwards Southern Star, a serialised version of...
The investment is expected to trigger $97m in production.
The list of productions include: black comedy The Mule by co-writers/co-producers Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson with direction from Tony Mahony about a drug mule caught by authorities and Antony I Ginnane’s remake of Patrick, directed by Not Quite Hollywood’s Mark Hartley.
Also on the list is The Grandmothers, written by Christopher Hampton (A Dangerous Method) and director Anne Fontaine (Coco Avant Chanel) and starring Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville in the adaptation of Doris Lessing’s novel.
For TV, the telemovie Underground by Matchbox Pictures, written and directed by Robert Connolly tells the story of a teenage Julian Assange hacking computer systems; and two TV productions by John Edwards Southern Star, a serialised version of...
- 12/5/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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