First speakers announced at Adelaide Screen Makers Conference

Industry experts including Nine’s co-Head of Drama Andy Ryan (pictured), Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason and Head of Directing at AFTRS Rowan Woods will speak at Adelaide’s Screen Makers Conferece in late July.

The event held at the Mercury Cinema on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July, will also include SBS Head of Documentaries Joseph Maxwell, Matchbox Pictures Development Producer Kirsty Stark, SAFC CEO Courtney Gibson, ABC Drama Exec Brett Sleigh, ABC Factual Commissioning Editor Stephen Oliver, Foxtel Drama Development Exec Carly Heaton, format expert Denise Eriksen, speed pitching sessions, roundtables, an opening night party and social networking opportunities.

MRC Director Gail Kovatseff said, “This is the beginning of an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for 2018, delivering market intelligence and networking opportunities to delegates and connecting buyers with diverse regional stories that give a different perspective on Australian life. The SMC has always been at the cutting edge of opportunities and new platforms but in 2018 we welcome commissioners from the commercial broadcasters, giving delegates access to a broad range of market opportunities.”

More info is at screenmakersconference.com.au/