New CEO for Docklands Studios

Docklands Studios Melbourne has announced Antony Tulloch (pictured above) as its new CEO, to succeed Rod Allan who retires at the end of March after 13 years.

Tulloch has most recently been General Manager: Studio Operations at Iskandar Malaysia Studios, the largest purpose-built filming facility in South East Asia. He began as a lighting technician in Melbourne in 1985 with credits on projects including The Pacific, Life of Pi, and The Great Gatsby.

Board Chair David Hanna said, “Antony Tulloch takes the reins at an exciting time for the studio, with the imminent opening of a new super stage that will expand stage capacity by more than 60 per cent and enable the facility to host bigger productions than ever before.

“Antony Tulloch is well placed to take over the running of DSM. He has a strong record in building the global market position of a studio business and has maintained connections to the Victorian and Australian film industries during his time in Malaysia, ensuring he is able to hit the ground running.”

“I am delighted to be returning to Melbourne at a time of great activity and opportunity for the screen industry,” said Tulloch.

“Docklands Studios Melbourne is a premier facility with an excellent and hard-earned reputation for supporting productions. I am excited to be joining the team and look forward to building on the strong legacy that Rod Allan leaves.”

Recent projects under CEO Rod Allan (pictured) have included Netflix thriller Clickbait, Paramount Television’s Shantaram and the first season of NBC’s La Brea.

“The Board is deeply grateful to Rod for his enormous contribution building Docklands Studios into a highly sought-after location for quality domestic and international film and television production,” said Chair David Hanna.

Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson added, “Docklands Studios Melbourne and the wider Victorian screen industry are well positioned to meet booming global demand for screen content. With our new $46 million super soundstage and $191.5 million VICSCREEN strategy, we’re investing in the future of our screen industry and creating thousands of jobs.

“We’re delighted to welcome Victorian talent home. Antony is well credentialed to lead DSM and to help make Victoria a global screen powerhouse. I also acknowledge the long standing work and contribution of Rod Allan over many years, especially in helping build the international reach of DSM and the Sound Stage 6 redevelopment which will be a game-changer for our studios.”

Upcoming productions in 2022, including Amazon’s sci-fi thriller Foe, Season 2 of La Brea and Robbie Williams’ biopic Better Man.