SCREEN FOREVER / News / Global Dealmakers Join SCREEN FOREVER 40

4 March 2026

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) today announced a further group of senior global executives set to attend SCREEN FOREVER 40, strengthening the conference’s global market presence and reinforcing its role as Australia’s premier screen business event.

Joining this year’s international delegation are Sophie Green, Head of Acquisitions and Development at Bankside Films; Antoine Nugou, Scripted Content Executive at Mediawan Rights; Emma John, Scripted Commissioner at TVNZ; and Tina McLaren, Commissioning Editor at Sky NZ.

The executives will participate across conference sessions and SPA Connect marketplace activities on Queensland's Gold Coast from 28–30 April 2026, engaging directly with Australian producers across scripted and unscripted development, distribution and co-production.

Sophie Green, Head of Acquisitions and Development, Bankside Films

Sophie Green oversees acquisitions and development at Bankside Films, where she sources distinctive feature films with international theatrical potential. Recent successes include You Won’t Be Alone, Of an Age, The Quiet Girl (BAFTA and Oscar nominated) and Talk to Me. With a background spanning StudioCanal UK, ScreenWest and WestEnd Films, Sophie brings a strong blend of creative development and commercial strategy to identifying globally resonant storytelling.

“I’m delighted to be attending SCREEN FOREVER in person this year,” said Green. “Bankside Films has a long-standing relationship with Australian filmmakers, and it’s always inspiring to see the depth of talent in the market. I’m looking forward to working with producers across the panels and pitching sessions and supporting the next wave of Australian stories reaching international audiences.”

Antoine Nugou, Scripted Content Executive, Mediawan Rights

Antoine Nugou leads scripted acquisitions and co-productions across multiple territories at Mediawan Rights, expanding the company’s international portfolio and facilitating strategic partnerships with producers worldwide. With over eight years’ experience across Lagardère Studios Distribution and Banijay Studios International, Antoine specialises in global distribution strategy and positioning premium scripted content for international markets.

“I’m excited to attend SCREEN FOREVER and look forward to connecting with Australian producers to see how we can help them with international distribution and co-production,” said Nugou. “This aligns directly with Mediawan’s growing interest in English-language content, especially Australian projects.”

Emma John, Scripted Commissioner, TVNZ

Emma John oversees original drama and comedy commissioning at TVNZ, shaping the development and delivery of local scripted content. Her career spans the UK and New Zealand screen sectors, before returning to Aotearoa to hold senior programming and production roles. She is known for her strong editorial judgement and collaborative approach to commissioning distinctive local stories.

Tina McLaren, Commissioning Editor, Sky NZ

Tina McLaren brings more than 25 years of experience across New Zealand’s screen sector, spanning commissioning, production and programming at TVNZ, Screentime NZ and Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ. Now Commissioning Editor at Sky NZ, Tina oversees scripted content across the Sky portfolio, championing distinctive New Zealand stories with local and international resonance.

Registrations for SCREEN FOREVER 40 are now open at screenforever.org.au.