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THE FILM AND SCREEN TRACK

A hub for asia-pacific television, screen and film professionals, offering a marketplace where commisioners, advertisers, platforms and creatives converge.

By linking with the Cairns Crocodiles event, the festival will continue to attract marketing executives and brand leaders eager to explore new partnerships at the intersection of content and commerce.

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CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE
26 MAY 2027

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Film
Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton
Film Director, Screenwriter & ACS Cinematographer
The Australian director, screenwriter and cinematographer's most recent film, Wolfram, debuted at
Cody Greenwood
Cody Greenwood
Producer, RUSH Films
  Cody’s first feature documentary “Under the Volcano”was financed in partnership with Universal
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
ACS Cinematographer
He was granted accreditation by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2002 and
Minta Burn
Minta Burn
Head of Global PR and Advocacy, Tourism Australia
Minta Burn's career has been defined by the intersection of screen, brand
Damian Keogh
Damian Keogh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Hoyts Group
Damian is the CEO of The HOYTS Group, a position he has
Nancy Hromin
Nancy Hromin
Director & Owner The Misfits Media
Nancy Hromin, one of the directors and owners of the Misfits Media
Aaron Fa\
Aaron Fa'Aoso
Founder | Executive Director Lonestar Entertainment Co
Aaron Fa’Aoso is an award-winning Torres Strait Islander filmmaker, actor, and creative executive,
Louise Schultze
Louise Schultze
Founder/Executive Producer, Australian Production House
Louise (an AACTA nominee) started at Palace Films and Palace Cinemas in
Dr. Amin Palangi
Dr. Amin Palangi
Writer, Director, Screen Lecturer
Dr Amin Palangi is an award-winning director, known for his intimate and
Catherine de Clare
Catherine de Clare
Co-Founder & Editorial Director, Irresistible Magazine
Catherine de Clare is the Editorial Director of Irresistible Magazine and is
Daniel Joyce
Daniel Joyce
Producer
Daniel’s most recent feature documentary, Make It Look Real, was released by
Nikyah Hutchings
Nikyah Hutchings
B&T 30 under 30 Grand Prix Winner, Executive Producer, Commercial & Partnerships, NITV
Stories change who gets seen, heard and valued, that’s the work I
Caden Pearson
Caden Pearson
Writer-Director-Producer, Founder Resonant Film
Caden is an award-winning writer-director-producer based in Far North Queensland. As the founder
Julie King
Julie King
Founder & CEO, Julie King & Associates
Julie King is a global tourism strategist with more than 40 years’
Toby Oliver
Toby Oliver
ACS Cinematographer
Toby Oliver, ACS is an award-winning cinematographer whose career extends internationally from
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills
Director Sales, Marketing & Content, HOYTS Group
Stephanie Mills joined HOYTS in 2013 and was appointed Director of Sales,
Rajeev Raja
Rajeev Raja
Founder & Soundsmith, BrandMusiq
Ex-National Creative Director of DDB Mudra. One of India’s finest Jazz and fusion
Shontell Leah Ketchell
Shontell Leah Ketchell
Screenwriter, Producer, Founder Pandamonium Films
Shontell Leah Ketchell is an emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screenwriter
Gavin Merriman
Gavin Merriman
Strategic Brand & Marketing Leader, Jaguar Land Rover
Gavin is the Marketing Director for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia, where
Suzanne Strasser Grant
Suzanne Strasser Grant
VP, Global Head of CTV Brand and Agency Partnerships, Tubi
As a revenue ecosystem architect with over 25 years of experience, Suzanne
Jaimes Leggett
Jaimes Leggett
Founding Partner, Today the Brave
Jaimes Leggett is the founder of Today The Brave, an independent creative
Rhanna Collins
Rhanna Collins
Head of Commercial, Brand and Digital at National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Rhanna Collins is a proud palawa Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and Head of
Kate Jinx
Kate Jinx
Senior Programmer Melbourne International Film Festival
She is the Founding Program Director at Golden Age Cinema, curated the
Timothy Oh
Timothy Oh
General Manager, COL Group International
Timothy Oh is the General Manager of COL Group International, the international arm
Erin Moy
Erin Moy
Founder, Entropico
After starting my career in journalism, in 2013 I founded creative company
Ed Ludlow
Ed Ludlow
Senior Analyst, Ampere Analysis
Ed Ludlow leads Ampere Analysis’s Australia & New Zealand arm, based in
Anusha Duray
Anusha Duray
Acquisitions Manager, National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Anusha Duray is the Acquisitions Manager for National Indigenous Television (NITV) a division
Thomas Dobson
Thomas Dobson
Executive Operations, Planning & Partnerships, NAB
Tom is a marketing executive at NAB with 25+ years of experience
John Beohm
John Beohm
Senior Director, Content HBO Max Australia & NZ
John Beohm is HBO Max’s Senior Director of Content Planning and Scheduling
Josie Baynes
Josie Baynes
Executive Producer, Wildebeest
'Josie Baynes is a producer, EP and partner at Wildebeest Films, based
Zoë Coombs Marr
Zoë Coombs Marr
Comedian, Performer, Writer
Zoë Coombs Marr is a performer, writer, and one of Australia’s most

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ADVISORY BOARD

Film
Adam Ferrier
Adam Ferrier
Founder, Thinkerbell
Adam began work life as a criminal psychologist, before becoming a cool
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
ACS Cinematographer
He was granted accreditation by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2002 and
Annabelle Gigliott
Annabelle Gigliott
Managing Partner – Organic Australia
For 20 years Annabelle has delivered innovative public relations campaigns for entertainment
Anusha Duray
Anusha Duray
Acquisitions Manager, National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Anusha Duray is the Acquisitions Manager for National Indigenous Television (NITV) a division
Catherine de Clare
Catherine de Clare
Co-Founder & Editorial Director, Irresistible Magazine
Catherine de Clare is the Editorial Director of Irresistible Magazine and is
Cody Greenwood
Cody Greenwood
Producer, RUSH Films
Cody’s first feature documentary “Under the Volcano”was financed in partnership with Universal
Damian Keogh
Damian Keogh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Hoyts Group
Damian is the CEO of The HOYTS Group, a position he has
Daniel MacPherson
Daniel MacPherson
Lead Actor Beast, TV Star, Logie Winner
Daniel MacPherson returns to the big screen as the lead in the
Erin Moy
Erin Moy
Founder, Entropico
After starting my career in journalism, in 2013 I founded creative company
Gavin Merriman
Gavin Merriman
Strategic Brand & Marketing Leader, Jaguar Land Rover
Gavin is the Marketing Director for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia, where
Georgia Woodward
Georgia Woodward
Chief Operating Officer, The Post Lounge
Greg Graham
Greg Graham
Founder, The Experience Advocacy Taskforce
Greg started his advertising career in despatch at McCanns in 1973. In
Jaimes Leggett
Jaimes Leggett
Founding Partner, Today the Brave
Jaimes Leggett is the founder of Today The Brave, an independent creative
Josie Baynes
Josie Baynes
Executive Producer, Wildebeest
'Josie Baynes is a producer, EP and partner at Wildebeest Films, based
Louise Schultze
Louise Schultze
Founder/Executive Producer, Australian Production House
Louise has a 20 - year history of working within and around
Meredith Emmanuel
Meredith Emmanuel
Producer & Founder, EBComs PR
As founder of EBComs, Meredith Emmanuel brings three decades of expertise in
Nancy Hromin
Nancy Hromin
Director & Owner, The Misfits Media
Nancy Hromin, one of the directors and owners of the Misfits Media
Natasha Cormier
Natasha Cormier
National Head of Client Marketing, Growth & Experience, News Corp Australia
As National Head of Client Marketing at News Corp Australia, I lead
Rhanna Collins
Rhanna Collins
Head of Commercial, Brand and Digital at National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Rhanna Collins is a proud palawa Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and Head of
Stephanie Taylor-Carrillo
Stephanie Taylor-Carrillo
Senior Director of Communications, Australia and New Zealand, Warner Bros. Discovery
Stephanie Taylor-Carrillo is Warner Bros. Discovery’s Senior Director of Communications for Australia
Toby Oliver
Toby Oliver
ACS Cinematographer
Toby Oliver, ACS is an award-winning cinematographer whose career extends internationally from
Vea Mafile\
Vea Mafile'o
Filmmaker & CEO of Taro Patch Creative
Vea Mafile’o is a Tongan and Māori filmmaker, practising artist and CEO

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