Speaker Details

Full Name
Michael Tear
Company
WildBear Entertainment
Title
CEO
Biography
Before becoming CEO of WildBear, Michael was the Managing Director and co-founder of production company Bearcage. Michael’s credits as Producer and Executive Producer encompass award winning television, government and commercial productions. His notable projects, both one-offs and series, include Building Australia (2013, History Channel), The Boffin, the Builder and the Bombardier (2013, ABC), The Story of Australia (2013, CCTV9), New Zealand From Above (2012, ZDF/Arte, National Geographic, Prime TV), The Digger (2011, History Channel, Gold Dolphin winner at the Cannes Film and Television Awards), Blessed Mary (2010, History Channel), For Valour (2009, History Channel), and Strong Men of Nguiu (2007, ABC Television). Michael was also an Executive Producer on feature film The Babadook (2014, Official Selection at Sundance Film Festival), a former member of the ACT Cultural Council and currently serves on the board of ScreenACT.
Country (Address)
Australia
Michael Tear