
Susie Jones
Matchbox develops and produces scripted and non-scripted television programs and feature films for audiences throughout the world.
Formed in 2008 by Tony Ayres, Penny Chapman, Helen Bowden, Michael McMahon and Helen Panckhurst, Matchbox is one of the most dynamic production houses in Australia. In May 2011, NBCUniversal took a majority stake in Matchbox Pictures and this has allowed the company to diversify its content. We produce television drama, children’s programming, factual and entertainment content, animation and feature films for the domestic and international marketplace. We have also developed games and apps to enhance our programs across all available platforms.
Matchbox works with some of the most exciting writers, directors and producers in Australia to deliver content that is internationally renowned.

Matchbox Pictures
Factual Entertainment Development Executive
Melissa Juhanson
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)is the state Government agency responsible for Adelaide Studios and for the state’s thriving screen industry.
Established in 1972, we have continuously been at the forefront, pushing the boundaries and remaining open to innovation and change.
South Australia's reputation as Australia's home of independent filmmaking has been built on our state’s stunning locations, award winning crews, and legacy of successful film titles that have resonated with audiences worldwide for more than 40 years.
Our aim is to empower the South Australian screen production industry to achieve success. We do this by working closely with South Australian practitioners, businesses, industry bodies and other stakeholders to create a sophisticated, dynamic film and television industry that prospers in a rapidly changing world and which makes a significant contribution to South Australia’s cultural and economic wellbeing.

South Australian Film Corporation
Production Executive
Sara Kidd
INDIEVILLAGE Distribution
These are exciting times for filmmakers with unprecedented access to our audiences across the world 24/7. In this radically changing era we can now be in control of our films from conception through to sales. No longer must we wait for permission.
INDIEVILLAGE is at the forefront of this new era.
With your total involvement and ownership INDIEVILLAGE starts plotting your film’s success from Day 1. We provide consulting services that assist with every stage of your project. Whether it's a documentary, film, web series, TV program or simple YouTube videos, we will tailor services to suit your needs. INDIEVILLAGE offers advice to give your project the best possible outcome for a global market.
The most important thing to remember is the sooner you start the better. INDIEVILLAGE will save you time, money and disappointment.
INDIEVILLAGE starts with YOU telling US about YOUR PROJECT and where you would like to take it. From there we can go on to discuss any of the following strategies:
•Outline Achievable Goals and tactical support to Independent Filmmakers
•Design distribution strategies that can be used to pitch to potential investors
•Design a Release Strategy
•National and International Theatrical Release
•VOD and Other Available Platforms
•International Distribution
•Securing Domestic and Foreign Partners
•Design a Launch Strategy
•Branding, PR and Strategic Marketing
•Social Media Strategy
•Grass Roots Outreach and Growing a Strong Audience Database
•Website and Payment Gateway
•Festivals
•Establishing Institutional Partnerships
•Merchandise and Products
•National and International DVD Replication and Fulfillment
•Deliverables
Website: www.indievillage.org

Indievillage Distribution
General Manager
Simon Killen
Hi Gloss Entertainment is an all rights distributor of arthouse cinema, documentaries, and foreign language TV. It's an all rights distributor specialising in niche markets, and niche marketing.

Hi Gloss Entertainment
Managing Director
Sarah Lancaster
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)is the state Government agency responsible for Adelaide Studios and for the state’s thriving screen industry.
Established in 1972, we have continuously been at the forefront, pushing the boundaries and remaining open to innovation and change.
South Australia's reputation as Australia's home of independent filmmaking has been built on our state’s stunning locations, award winning crews, and legacy of successful film titles that have resonated with audiences worldwide for more than 40 years.
Our aim is to empower the South Australian screen production industry to achieve success. We do this by working closely with South Australian practitioners, businesses, industry bodies and other stakeholders to create a sophisticated, dynamic film and television industry that prospers in a rapidly changing world and which makes a significant contribution to South Australia’s cultural and economic wellbeing.

South Australian Film Corporation
Business Development Executive
Kay Lawrence
activeTV is an internationally renowned independent production company based in Australia and Asia. The company produces programming across a broad range of genres including reality, factual, entertainment and children’s television. activeTV is known for taking on international formats and creating local versions boasting high production and entertainment values, which translates into top ratings for broadcasters.
The company has produced two seasons of ‘The Amazing Race Australia’ (Seven Network), which has won an International Emmy and awards at the inaugural Australian AACTAs and Asian Television Awards. This success comes off the back of four seasons of the award winning ‘The Amazing Race Asia’ (AXN), three seasons for Reshet in Israel and versions for the Philippines and Ukraine.
Since its inception, activeTV Asia has quickly cemented its reputation as the region’s most highly skilled producers of reality, entertainment and factual programming. Its slate includes ‘E! News Asia’ (Comcast), ‘Cash Cab Asia’ (AXN), original series ‘Can You Serve?’ and ‘Driving Change with Caltex’ (digital/StarWorld).
In Australia, activeTV boasts a highly respected children’s division, which has produced 91 episodes of the smash hit comedy-action series ‘Prank Patrol’, now exported to CBBC, ZDF and RAI. activeTV Australia also produce prestigious televised events, including ‘Woolworths Carols in the Domain’.
The company has gained an international reputation as a first class facilitator and producer of turnkey productions. In Australia the team have facilitated for US and UK programs including Discovery’s ‘World’s Toughest Truckers’, Comcast’s ‘Chelsea Lately’, fashion series ‘How Do I Look?’ and ‘Finding Bigfoot’ (Animal Planet).
activeTV is currently launching an exciting slate of original factual, reality and kids programming thanks to its recently formed development division ‘activeTV Originals’.

active TV
General Manager
Sandy Lepore
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)is the state Government agency responsible for Adelaide Studios and for the state’s thriving screen industry.
Established in 1972, we have continuously been at the forefront, pushing the boundaries and remaining open to innovation and change.
South Australia's reputation as Australia's home of independent filmmaking has been built on our state’s stunning locations, award winning crews, and legacy of successful film titles that have resonated with audiences worldwide for more than 40 years.
Our aim is to empower the South Australian screen production industry to achieve success. We do this by working closely with South Australian practitioners, businesses, industry bodies and other stakeholders to create a sophisticated, dynamic film and television industry that prospers in a rapidly changing world and which makes a significant contribution to South Australia’s cultural and economic wellbeing.

South Australian Film Corporation
Development Executive
Susan MacKinnon
The Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF) is unique in Australia as the only organisation that builds and nurtures partnerships between filmmakers, non profits and philanthropic funders to enable them to tell stories and build campaigns that inspire change.
Susan and Mitzi are ready to take your meetings relating to Good Pitch Australia.

Documentary Australia Foundation
COO
Joseph Maxwell
With a background as Australia’s multicultural broadcaster, SBS holds a unique place in the Australian media landscape. As described in the SBS Charter, SBS’s principal function is to provide multilingual, multicultural and Indigenous radio, television and digital media services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians, reflecting Australia’s diverse society. SBS inspires all Australians to explore, appreciate and celebrate our diverse world, and in doing so contributes to social cohesion.
SBS carries out this function through an ever-increasing number of distribution platforms including free-to-air television channels, subscription television, analogue and digital radio, online, and via mobile devices and apps.
For more information, please visit www.sbs.com.au

SBS
Commissioning Editor - Documentaries
Jeni McMahon
Film Victoria is the State Government agency that provides strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and games sectors of Victoria. We invest in projects and people, and promote Victoria as a world-class production destination nationally and internationally.
