SPAA announces new councillors
Ben Grant of Goalpost Pictures and David Redman of Instinct Entertainment join new President Brian Rosen and Vice President Sue Taylor on the SPAA Council for 2011/12.
The full list of elected SPAA councillors are as follows:
Brian Rosen moves from Feature Film councillor to President as Antony I Ginnane (IFM Film) steps down. Bob Campbell (Screentime) will be replaced by Sue Taylor (Taylor Media) formerly the television councillor.
Ben Grant (Goalpost Pictures) and David Redman (Instinct Entertainment) step into the Feature Film councillors roles with Daniel Scharf (Profile Creative) an outgoing office holder.
Just when you thought SPAA would actually represent producers they allow some of these new ones in who are not only a big part of the boys club but have also been part of the screen australia mates club. why bother!
@Cantbelieveit
Did you stand for SPAA council? If not, why not?
SPAA is always looking for talented people to contribute to the work that SPAA does. If you are not currently doing so, can I suggest that you get in touch with the head of chapter in your state (I am the chapter head in NSW) and see how you can help?
All but one of of the people on council are independent producers who create, finance and produce shows in a variety of mediums.
The work that SPAA councillors do takes a lot of time on top of their production work and it is not remunerated. There is an enormous effort that goes into a range of policy issues, negotiations with other guilds and unions as well as lobbying.
If you are prepared to put the same effort into it, I strongly encourage you to volunteer your time and energy..
@ MB.
Even when provoked you maintain a focused conciliatory disposition — curious if your Qld counterpart shares these same rare qualities?