Former SBS head of Scripted to boost Queensland content and attract screen projects to its many destinations.
Former SBS head of Scripted, Julie Eckersley, has been appointed Executive Director of Screen Content at Screen Queensland, succeeding Dr Belinda Burns, who was Chief Creative Officer.
During her time at SBS she was recognized as Commissioner of the Year and commissioned shows such as Four years later, safely at home, while the men were away, erotic stories And Swift Street. She was previously Creative Producer at Matchbox Pictures.
As Executive Director of Screen Content, she will help shape Queensland as a leading screen production destination for film, television, online content and digital games, supporting local storytellers, developing homegrown projects and productions, and providing opportunities for both emerging and established practitioners.
Jacqui Feeney, CEO of Screen Queensland, said: “Julie is an exceptional creative with valuable multi-platform experience, combined with a deep understanding of the evolution of our industry, global trends and the realities of screen and gaming innovation.
“Her insight into both the creative and commercial sides of storytelling makes her ideally suited to lead our creative strategy. Julie’s proven ability to identify unique voices and develop bold, authentic stories aligns perfectly with our mission to amplify Queensland-created content on screens around the world.”
Julie Eckersley said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for Queensland as it approaches the world stage with the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 and I’m really looking forward to working with the incredible local creatives as we build and grow the industry for a new media age.
“I’m passionate about supporting our storytellers to build thriving and sustainable businesses, telling authentic and written Queensland stories on every platform and connecting with audiences around the world. From the Gold Coast to Cairns, Queensland’s screen industry has so much to be proud of and I’m honored to be part of the agency building a future-proof screen sector.”
She starts on November 3.
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