MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday 8 July 2009
NEW AUSFILM CEO APPOINTED
Jackie O’Sullivan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ausfilm,
the organization charged with promoting Australia internationally as a
production destination. Jackie will commence on August 10, replacing
departing CEO Caroline Pitcher whose term concludes on 21st August.
“Jackie will bring a truly international view to the organization as well as a vast range of
production experience when dealing with our key clients who are all based outside Australia, I
believe she will be a great asset not only to our organization but to the industry as a whole,”
said Chairman Martin Cayzer.
O’Sullivan’s previous roles include General Manager/Executive Producer for Columbia Tri-Star
Productions (SONY) Australia, where she was responsible for an extensive development slate
of films and TV drama. This role lead her to the UK where she joined the UK Film Council, as
Head of Business Affairs. Jackie oversaw financing deals for numerous films including the
likes of Gosford Park and Bloody Sunday.
O’Sullivan was also one of the producers of the Australia UK co-production, “The Proposition”
which won several awards in Australia in 2005.
Most recently O’Sullivan has run her own production and consultancy company including
working with Cinemanx - an Isle of Man/London based production and financing company and
with Animal Logic in Sydney as Head of Development and Executive Producer.
Martin Cayzer noted that departing CEO Caroline Pitcher has contributed exceptionally to the
Ausfilm business, particularly with the very successful “Make it in Australia” campaign.
Ausfilm markets Australia’s incentive scheme, locations and capabilities worldwide to assist
international screen producers to make their productions in Australia. Ausfilm is a partnership
organisation between private industry and government. It comprises Australia’s Federal, State
and Territory Governments and 30 private-sector companies. Ausfilm has offices in Sydney
and Los Angeles.
For further information contact:
Victoria Buchan, The Lantern Group: +612 9383 4033 victoria@lanterngroup.com.au
Ausfilm: +612 9383 4192
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