Spotlight on Artemis Media

Artemis Media, founded by Celia Tait, has produced titles such as Australia’s Health Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley, Every Family has a Secret and Who Do You Think You Are?

Production company name?
Artemis Media Pty Ltd

When was the company founded?
1999 as Artemis International (founded / owned by Celia Tait and Brian Beaton). Artemis Media was set up in 2016 – and after business partner Brian Beaton died.

Where are you based and which states did you film in for 22 / 23 productions?
Western Australia. Filmed in WA, NSW, SA, VIC and Queensland.

How many full-time equivalent staff and how many does it expand to during production?
9 full time. Can expand to 80.

What is your ownership model and who are key principals?
Celia Tait – sole owner.

Describe the genres you specialise in for production?
Specialist Factual, factual entertainment, wildlife, history, science, social interest

What have been some of your notable credits and with which broadcasters / streamers?
Every Family has a Secret – SBS , Ningaloo Nyinggulu (written by Tim Winton) / made in association with Matter of Factual – ABC, Australia’s Health Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley – SBS, New Leash on Life – ABC, Storm in a Teacup – ABC, Don’t Stop the Music ABC, Who Do You Think You Are? / SBS (bringing this format to SBS, and producing the first 7 seasons – co-produced with Serendipity Productions) ,

What’s coming up on your slate and how many projects are in active development?
Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley – SBS, Maggie Beer’s Big Mission – ABC. We have 8 projects in active development.

Do you receive unsolicited material, what are you looking for, how should people pitch projects?
Yes we welcome approaches. A short para pitch is fine to get over the main idea. [email protected] will find us.

What change would you most like to see when it comes to commissions?
More of them and faster responses.