Join us for the upcoming sessions,
a very exciting four-part series.
Award-winning Australian screenwriter Catherine Smyth-McMullen has built a career that crosses borders — pitching and selling projects across the US, UK, and Europe. Now, she's sharing how you can do the same.
In this exclusive four-part monthly series, as a part of AiF’s Global Sessions, Catherine hosts conversations with top international industry professionals shaping the future of screen storytelling - from development all the way through to release. Meet the development executives, producers, sales agents, distributors, and marketing experts who turn creative ideas into global successes, and hear their advice for Australian creatives navigating today’s marketplace.
Each session delivers practical, actionable insights on moving projects forward, building authentic relationships, and capitalising on international opportunities from Australia - all essential skills for thriving in today’s global screen industry.
BONUS: Ask the best question during the Q&A for a chance to win an exclusive 15-minute post-talk chat with the guest speaker, as selected by Catherine during the session.
Setting The Story Free (Sales & Distribution)
Session 4 of 4
Guest: Marc Wooldridge
Host: Catherine Smyth-McMullen
Wednesday, February 18, 3:00 p.m. PT
Thursday, February 19, 10:00 a.m. AEDT
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $20 USD (per session)
You’ve finished the shoot. It’s looking great in post. It’s time to take it out into the world. But, how do you make sure people see it? Which projects cut through at festivals and markets? And how has the theatrical model evolved in the age of streaming?
Marc Wooldridge, Managing Director at Maslow Entertainment
For over 20 years, Marc Wooldridge held various senior marketing and distribution roles within 20th Century Fox International, including ten years as the Managing Director for the Theatrical division overseeing Australasia.
In 2020, Marc founded Maslow Entertainment, a Sydney-based, theatrically focused film distribution company. Maslow is focused on identifying original and compelling Australian feature films with a clear focus on its audience and a strong marketing hook.
Led by a ‘discovery to distribution’ approach, Marc encourages early and collaborative relationships with local filmmakers to help align their creative vision with the best commercial outcomes throughout the life cycle of each film.
To date, Maslow has released over 36 films theatrically in Australia, including 16 Australian features; among them, the break-out horrors Talk To Me and Late Night With The Devil, the surprise hit Camino film The Way My Way, the 12-time AACTA-nominated political thriller The Correspondent, and the animated feature film The Pout Pout Fish.
Among its diverse 2026 slate, Maslow will be releasing Natalie Erica James’ Saccharine from Carver Films and Adrian Chiarella’s Leviticus, both of which premiered to much acclaim at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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