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The Australian Film, Television and Radio Council is Australia’s leading specialist education, training and research institution supporting excellence in Australian screen and audio storytelling.
Dr Greenwood and Ms Richard’s terms will extend until March 2030 and March 2028, respectively.
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said both candidates had a proven track record of results with the council.
“Both Nell and Debra bring a unique set of skills acquired through years of experience in the Film and Television industry.”
“Debra has an extensive knowledge of screen content policy and production industry issues. Nell has been a leader in Australian screen education for over a decade.”
“Both have a long history of association with AFTRS and I’m glad their valuable work with the council will continue.”
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Dr Nell Greenwood is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Council. She has over 25 years of experience in screen education and international film and television production.
Dr Greenwood’s career started in content development and she has held several senior industry roles including Head of Development at the Irish Film Board, Head of Development at Natural Nylon Entertainment as well as Head of Development at Element Films. After as a career as a successful screenwriter Dr Greenwood began teaching and works to increase female representation and diversity within the screen and broadcast industry.
Since 2013 Dr Greenwood has held multiple senior roles at AFTRS including Head of Screenwriting, Course Leader Masters and Head of Programs and, most recently, Director of Curriculum & Student Registrar. She has a PhD from The University of Sydney on Creativity and the Unconscious in the Screen Arts Classroom.
Ms Debra Richards is currently the Deputy Chair of the Council. She has over 30 years communications, media & screen industry experience.
Since September 2019 she has been Director of Production Policy at Netflix covering studio affairs and production and public policy for the Asia Pacific region. Her previous work includes as CEO of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA), Director with Australia’s broadcasting regulator, the Australian Broadcasting Authority (& Tribunal) and as the immediate past CEO of Ausfilm.
Ms Richards is also Vice President of the Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA) Board; a Director of the International Institute of Communications, Australia (IICA), a Director of the Northcott Board and a Member of the NSW Film & Television Advisory Committee.
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