Australia’s Power 50
It’s been four years since Encore published its Top 20 Directors and Producers list, and we felt it was time to compile a new, more comprehensive list that included professionals working across all areas – film, television and TVC production – as well as the leaders and decision-makers that determine the direction of the industry.
Instead of having a limited list of panellists, we consulted with the main agencies and organisations, and also asked our readers to nominate their candidates. We ended up with a list of more than 200 screen industry professionals, and deciding the final 50 was indeed a difficult task. Of course, some other very influential and successful people didn’t make the final cut, but there were only 50 spots and too many talented men and women!
We hope you’ll enjoy – or not, and if so, debate it passionately – the selection of what will become our annual Power 50 list.
1. CHRISTOPHER MAPP
Interesting that no agents are mentioned…
What agents do you think should be mentioned here?
the list saddened me.
Yes there are some worthy people in there but really. it is embarrassing for whomever compiled it.
What an eclectic mix. Looks like someone threw a deck of cards on the table and shuffled them.
Pity Christopher Mapp isn’t a very nice person, and 50% of the list is made up of 1 hit wonders.
So, for all those whinging about not making onto the list, who would they elect?
What about actors? Ben Mendelsohn & Luke Ford spring to mind. Are the producer(s) of Masterchef in this list? (consecutive 2M + audiences.. wow!) Is the person that managed to get Hey! Hey! back on TV in this list? (should be – how did they do that?)
I supply fashion products to the film industry, and I don’t think I’m power 50 just yet! Maybe next year!
Baz Luhrmann?
Like the film or not – Not one of these people could have made a $100million + film about Australia.
Director / Producer / Power 50 / looking over the past 4 years : Either you’re a snob and thought higher of yourself not including Baz, or you have no idea.
Good point David- was it not Shine that created Masterchief? I believe that’s a Murdoch at the helm.
Many interesting / innovative people here, but a ‘power list’ – Christopher Mapp?? You need to wake up.
Interesting – no Maureen Barron?