Our board of screen industry leaders generously donate their time and experience to steer our organizations mission and goals.

For more than 25 years, Australians in Film (AiF) has been creating pathways for Australian screen professionals to connect with the global industry.


Founded in Los Angeles, AiF has evolved into an internationally recognised professional development organisation dedicated to helping Australian writers, directors, producers, actors and screen creatives build sustainable careers on the world stage. Through industry-leading education, meaningful connections and direct access to internationally acclaimed creatives and executives, AiF provides opportunities that accelerate careers and champion Australian storytelling globally.


Today, AiF delivers a year-round slate of high-impact programs across Australia and internationally, including conferences, project development initiatives, masterclasses, workshops, talent labs and industry networking events. Our programs bring Australian creatives together with some of the world's most respected voices in film, television and digital media, creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and international career advancement.


As the screen industry continues to evolve, so does AiF. We remain focused on developing practical, forward-thinking initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the industry while strengthening Australia's position as a globally recognised creative powerhouse.

AiF has the support of Screen Australia, Screen NSW, VicScreen, Screen Queensland, Screen West, South Australian Film Corporation, NIDA, as well as leading companies such as Ausfilm, Animal Logic Entertainment and Truant Pictures



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Graeme Mason

Chair

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Samantha Lang

Deputy Chair

Producer - I Am That

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Lang Fredrickson

Treasurer

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Jiao Chen

Director, Original Films Netflix

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Emma Cooper

Founder & Producer Broadtalk

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Nakkiah Lui

Creator/Actress/Publisher

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Simonne Overend

Producer

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Karen Robson

Partner - Pryor Cashman LLP

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Richard Weinberg

Managing Director Terrace Tower Group

OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS

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Tony Ayres

Showrunner & Filmaker - TAP Productions

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Charmaine Bingwa

Actor

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Toby Borg

Head of Global Client Strategy CAA

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Laura Brown

Producer, Host & Creative Consultant - LB Media

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Bruna Papandrea

Producer & Founder - Made Up Stories

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Emile Sherman

Producer & Co-founder - See-Saw Films

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Bec Smith

Literary Manager - Anonymous Content

OUR STAFF

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Peter Ritchie

Executive Director

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Rachel Harvey

Operations, Partnerships, Events Consultant

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Laura Baxter

Brand & Marketing Consultant

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Rebecca Windsor

Industry Development Consultant

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Krista Carpenter

Industry Development Consultant

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Isabel Pappani


Industry Development Consultant

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Andrés Vergara

Program and Office Coordinator

Founded in May 2001, Australians in Film is a Los Angeles based non-profit film, television, and digital content foundation whose mission is to increase the quality and growth of Australian creativity globally by opening doors in Hollywood via professional development programs, screenings, networking and industry sessions, either in person or online.