Dave Gibson, one of the country’s most high profile producers, has been appointed chief executive of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Gibson replaces Graeme Mason who took up his new role at Screen Australia a couple of weeks ago, the equivalent government agency of New Zealand’s nearest neighbour.
Gibson is both good-natured and not afraid to speak out. His move from the private sector into government will surprise some because of his fierce independence.
His decision to take up this role also represents a move from television into film. He has produced several feature films but for most of his career has working in television across a range of formats and also interactive systems for museums across the world.
The Nzfc is responsible for directly funding film not television (handled by New Zealand On Air) although it does administer the Screen Production Incentive Fund, which caters for blue chip television drama.
Gibson’s feature...
Gibson replaces Graeme Mason who took up his new role at Screen Australia a couple of weeks ago, the equivalent government agency of New Zealand’s nearest neighbour.
Gibson is both good-natured and not afraid to speak out. His move from the private sector into government will surprise some because of his fierce independence.
His decision to take up this role also represents a move from television into film. He has produced several feature films but for most of his career has working in television across a range of formats and also interactive systems for museums across the world.
The Nzfc is responsible for directly funding film not television (handled by New Zealand On Air) although it does administer the Screen Production Incentive Fund, which caters for blue chip television drama.
Gibson’s feature...
- 12/3/2013
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Veteran Kiwi TV and film producer Dave Gibson is the new CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, succeeding Graeme Mason who is now CEO of Screen Australia.
Gibson is selling his shares in the Gibson Group, the Wellington-based production company he founded 35 years ago. Senior management Victoria Spackman, Allan Smith, Brett Tompkins and Bevin Linkhorn are buying his stake.
His five-year term starts in January. "It.s been a tough decision to move from the production industry where I.ve spent most of my working life but I.m excited by the challenge of working at the Film Commission and trying to make a difference," Gibson tells If.
.Dave Gibson is one of New Zealand.s most experienced film and television producers and we are delighted to have secured his services for this important leadership role. said Nzfc chair Patsy Reddy.
It's a popular choice among the Nz screen industry judging by initial reactions,...
Gibson is selling his shares in the Gibson Group, the Wellington-based production company he founded 35 years ago. Senior management Victoria Spackman, Allan Smith, Brett Tompkins and Bevin Linkhorn are buying his stake.
His five-year term starts in January. "It.s been a tough decision to move from the production industry where I.ve spent most of my working life but I.m excited by the challenge of working at the Film Commission and trying to make a difference," Gibson tells If.
.Dave Gibson is one of New Zealand.s most experienced film and television producers and we are delighted to have secured his services for this important leadership role. said Nzfc chair Patsy Reddy.
It's a popular choice among the Nz screen industry judging by initial reactions,...
- 12/2/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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