Speaker Details

Full Name
Ross Hutchens
Company
VicScreen
Title
Head of Screen Industry Programs
Biography
A former partner of Victorian production company Media World Pictures, Ross’ diverse range of producing credits include the internationally acclaimed mini-series, The Circuit, the comedy feature Stone Bros., the documentary feature Anthem, and children’s animation series Dogstar.

Before joining Media World, Ross managed the funding programs at ScreenWest, and played a key role in the redesign of the organisation’s industry support schemes.

While he has a background in documentary production, Ross originally trained as a director at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, and has directed short films and series drama for television. He also taught screen performance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and has been nominated for Australian Film Institute Awards for scriptwriting, directing and producing.

Ross has headed up Screen Industry Programs since 2014.
Country (Address)
Australia
Ross Hutchens