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

Graeme Mason
Chair

Samantha Lang
Deputy Chair
Producer - I Am That

Lang Fredrickson
Treasurer

Jiao Chen
Director, Original Films Netflix

Emma Cooper
Founder & Producer Broadtalk

Nakkiah Lui
Creator/Actress/Publisher

Simonne Overend
Producer

Karen Robson
Partner - Pryor Cashman LLP

Richard Weinberg
Managing Director Terrace Tower Group
OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS

Tony Ayres
Showrunner & Filmaker - TAP Productions

Charmaine Bingwa
Actor

Toby Borg
Head of Global Client Strategy CAA

Laura Brown
Producer, Host & Creative Consultant - LB Media

Bruna Papandrea
Producer & Founder - Made Up Stories

Emile Sherman
Producer & Co-founder - See-Saw Films

Bec Smith
Literary Manager - Anonymous Content
OUR STAFF

Peter Ritchie
Executive Director

Rachel Harvey
Operations, Partnerships, Events Consultant
New Paragraph

Laura Baxter
Brand & Marketing Consultant

Krista Carpenter
Industry Development Consultant

Andrés Vergara
Program and Office Coordinator

Rebecca Windsor
Industry Development Consultant

Isabel Pappani
Industry Development Consultant
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
