Tracey Vieira appointed President of Screen Producers Australia
Chief Content Officer at Hoodlum replaces producer Michael Tear in SPA Council.
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Former Screen Queensland CEO Tracey Vieira has been appointed President of Screen Producers Australia.
Vieira, who became Chief Content Officer at Hoodlum Productions in 2019, replaces producer Michael Tear after 5 years in the role.
“I would like to thank the outgoing Council, and provide particular acknowledgement to Michael Tear who has served as President since 2016 and I look forward to working with the incoming council to be led by Tracey Vieira and Suzanne Ryan in their newly elected roles as President and Vice-President respectively,” said SPA CEO, Matthew Deaner.
Tracey Vieira said, “I am delighted to be elected President of Screen Producers Australia and am pleased at the opportunity to work closely with the incredible producers who are members of SPA as well as with Matt and the incredible team behind the scenes. In a rapidly evolving production environment, SPA’s role is critical and it is a great privilege to be able to contribute to the industrial and government policy work that the organisation delivers to help ensure local production remains strong and buoyant now and in the future.”
The new Screen Producers Australia Council is:
• Tracey Vieira, Hoodlum Entertainment – President
• Suzanne Ryan, SLR Productions – Vice President
• Nathan Anderson, New Canvas – Councillor
• Nick Murray, CJZ – Councillor
• David Redman, Redman Entertainments – Councillor
• Marta Dusseldorp, Archipelago Productions – Advisor
• Aaron Fa’aoso, Lone Star Group – Advisor
• Julia Redwood, Prospero Productions – Advisor
• Lauren van Rensburg, KOJO – Advisor
• Matthew Vitins, Matchbox Pictures – Advisor
SPA has also announced a new leadership diversity development opportunity where two individuals from underrepresented groups or backgrounds will be mentored by SPA councillors, afforded opportunities for participation in Council meetings as well as being provided opportunities to participate in bespoke activities with the goal to formally become members of Council or to pursue other leadership roles.