Experience

Independent Cinemas Australia
• Australia
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2023 - Present


Films At 42

• Director

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Theatrical distribution company servicing Australia and New Zealand Theatrical distribution company servicing Australia and New Zealand



Same Day Tree Works

• Australia
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Director

  • Apr 2019 - Present

• Director

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Second Screen

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President - Client Relations

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  This is a contract position for a NZ start up business providing a premium video on demand platform for cinemas. My responsibilities include both setting and implementing the sales strategy, meeting with major Hollywood studios and production companies and major cinema chains in both the US and international market place. This is a contract position for a NZ start up business providing a premium video on demand platform for cinemas. My responsibilities include both setting and implementing the sales strategy, meeting with major Hollywood studios and production companies and major cinema chains in both the US and international market place.



Village Roadshow

• Australia
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Jun 1995 - Oct 2016

  Developed and implemented the revenue / cost strategy for in excess of 40 films annually, the equivalent of releasing 40 new products into the market place each year. Managed a sales team of 10 to implement sales strategies from 6-12 months out from release through to the end of each film's theatrical season.This included managing bookings of cinemas, logistics via a film services team, censorship approvals and appeals and box office reporting. Daily liaison with the marketing team to ensure sales and marketing strategies were implemented in a cohesive fashion. Marketing budgets were set in place as a result of setting sales forecasts. The fast paced environment required constant review of budgets and an ability to adapt and change direction, often within "minutes of release". Developed and managed outstanding relationships with both major and independent exhibitors, our customer base. Nurtured and managed relationships with chief production partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company and sales agents such as Film Nation, Sierra Affinity, Bloom and IM Global. Worked closely with Australian producers throughout the sales planning stage through to the completion of the theatrical release. Successfully negotiated major digital cinema contracts for Australia and New Zealand to allow for the smooth transition from 35 mm film to digital projection, saving Roadshow several million dollars over the term of the agreement. Reviewed in excess of 50 film projects annually in various stages of development, providing strategic direction and negotiations on 15-25 film projects annually. Relationship management together with negotiating skills resulted in a high success rate for Roadshow. Show less



Movielink

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

  Sales and negotiation of major contracts with hotel chains including Sheraton, Accor, Hyatt and Hilton Hotels for the installation of pay per view in house movie systems. Sales and negotiation of major contracts with hotel chains including Sheraton, Accor, Hyatt and Hilton Hotels for the installation of pay per view in house movie systems.