The NZFC is delighted at today’s announcement from Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith that Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chair of the NZFC Board.
Minister Goldsmith was quoted as saying:
“Graeme brings a wealth of leadership skills as well as local and international industry experience that will be invaluable to the role. He has been the chief executive of Screen Australia for a decade, previously chief executive of NZFC itself for over four years, and has more than 30 years of international experience in film, television, and multimedia businesses.
“Graeme has supported creatives to reach local and global audiences throughout his career working with large studios in the US, a UK television network, independent producers, and government agencies.
“I would like to thank his predecessor Alastair Carruthers for his services on the board and for sharing his extensive governance and sector knowledge with the organisation.”
NZFC CEO Annie Murray shares Minister Goldsmith’s enthusiasm for this appointment saying:
“Today’s announcement that Graeme Mason has been appointed NZFC Board Chair is great news for the Commission and the New Zealand film industry. As an industry veteran he brings with him decades of wisdom and experience to an organisation he is more than familiar with.”
“I would also like to acknowledge and thank departing Chair Alastair Carruthers for his dedication and commitment to the NZFC Board and for his support during my first year in the role as CEO.”