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

Graeme-Mason-AiF

Graeme Mason

Chair

Samantha Lang

Samantha Lang

Deputy Chair

Producer - I Am That

Lang F

Lang Fredrickson

Treasurer

Jiao Chen

Jiao Chen

Director, Original Films Netflix

Emma Cooper

Emma Cooper

Founder & Producer Broadtalk

nakkiah Lui

Nakkiah Lui

Creator/Actress/Publisher

Simonne Overend

Simonne Overend

Producer

Karen Robson

Karen Robson

Partner - Pryor Cashman LLP

Richard Weinberg

Richard Weinberg

Managing Director Terrace Tower Group

OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS

Tony Ayres

Tony Ayres

Showrunner & Filmaker - TAP Productions

Charmaine Bingwa

Charmaine Bingwa

Actor

Toby Borg

Toby Borg

Head of Global Client Strategy CAA

Laura Brown

Laura Brown

Producer, Host & Creative Consultant - LB Media

Bruna Papandrea

Bruna Papandrea

Producer & Founder - Made Up Stories

Emile Sherman

Emile Sherman

Producer & Co-founder - See-Saw Films

Bec Smith

Bec Smith

Literary Manager - Anonymous Content

OUR STAFF

Peter Ritchie

Peter Ritchie

Executive Director

Rachel

Rachel Harvey

Operations, Partnerships, Events Consultant

New Paragraph

Llarua

Laura Baxter

Brand & Marketing Consultant

Krista Krista

Krista Carpenter

Industry Development Consultant

Andres

Andrés Vergara

Program and Office Coordinator


Rebecca

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



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.