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SPA REVEALS TOP GLOBAL EXECUTIVES FOR SCREEN FOREVER 40
16 February 2026
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) today announced high-profile international television executives participating in SCREEN FOREVER 40, reinforcing the conference’s position as Australia’s premier marketplace for global screen business and collaboration.
Joining the 40th edition of SCREEN FOREVER are Natalie Vinet, Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Content, Unscripted at Boat Rocker Studios; Elsie Choi, EVP & Head of Scripted TV at CJ ENM America / Studio Dragon Global; Marci Wiseman, CEO & Executive Producer at The Wise Group; and Lauren Jackson, Vice President, Scripted Content at All3Media International.
Together, the executives bring deep expertise across scripted and unscripted television, distribution, financing and international co-production, and will participate across the conference and SPA Connect marketplace on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 28–30 April 2026.
SPA CEO Matthew Deaner said the calibre of international participation reflects SCREEN FOREVER’s growing influence on the global stage.
“SCREEN FOREVER continues to attract senior decision-makers from around the world who are actively looking to partner with Australian producers,” Deaner said. “The participation of Natalie, Elsie, Marci and Lauren underscores the strength of Australia’s creative sector and the confidence global companies have in the stories and businesses emerging from this market.”
With a strong track record selling premium unscripted series worldwide, Natalie Vinetleads international unscripted sales and strategy, acquisitions, pre-sales as well as handling content for Boat Rocker Studios across the Americas, UK, Spain, Italy and France.
"I'm looking forward to catching up with acquisition and commissioning executives from the region,” Vinet said. “We're building an amazing slate of premium unscripted projects, and we have a robust catalogue of content across all genres. I'm also excited to meet potential partners who are eager to collaborate in the development and production of new IP and introduce them to all Boat Rocker Studios has to offer.”
Elsie Choi currently serves as the Head of Scripted TV at CJ ENM America / Studio Dragon Global. Previously Elsie was the head development for Bruce Willis’ company, where she produced award-winning documentary and narrative features that have premiered at Sundance, Tribeca and Toronto Film Festivals.
“We’re inspired by the calibre of voices and stories coming out of the Australian market,” Choi said. “At SCREEN FOREVER, CJ ENM America is eager to partner with local producers to bring distinctive, globally relevant stories to market.”
Marci Wiseman founded and served as co-President of Blumhouse Television and held senior roles at AMC Networks and eOne. Marci currently sits on the board of XYZ Films and is CEO & Executive Producer at The Wise Group.
“I’m looking forward to the SPA Connect Market,” Wiseman said. “It is a wonderful forum to explore independent television and co-production opportunities for global series with the top producers, financiers and buyers from Australia and throughout the region.”
Lauren Jackson, Vice President, Scripted Content at All3Media International, works closely with producers to acquire and shape scripted series for international distribution, with a strong editorial focus across all stages of development and production.
The international executives will engage with Australian producers through conference sessions, networking events and SPA Connect’s curated market activity, designed to support collaboration, financing and long-term business growth.
SCREEN FOREVER 40 takes place on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 28–30 April 2026.
SCREEN FOREVER is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, through Screen Queensland.
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