Board
Film Victoria Board members are selected on the recommendation of the Minister and appointed by the Victorian Governor in line with the Film Act 2001.
The Board meet monthly and provide advice on policy, future planning, management and performance, and review funding decisions recommended by our Evaluation and Advisory Committee and the Digital Media Assessment Panel.
Ian Robertson AO, President
Since September 2011
Ian is a corporate, regulatory and media lawyer and the National Managing Partner of national law firm Holding Redlich. He is also a Director of the ASX-listed production and distribution company, Beyond International Limited.
Andrea Denholm
Since July 2018
Andrea is an experienced creative producer, executive producer and story producer of adult and children’s content. She joined Princess Pictures in 2009, attracted by the company’s creative ethos and commitment to talent.
Liz Grainger
Since September 2019
A chartered accountant by profession, Liz provides independent consultancy services to public and not-for-profit organisations in the areas of strategy, governance, and financial management. She has held senior executive roles in Deloitte in London and in the Federal and Victorian public sectors.
Mitu Bhowmick Lange
Since July 2018
Mitu is the Director of Mind Blowing Films, a film production and distribution company that specialises in the distribution of Indian films in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Kelly Lefever
Since September 2015
One of Australia’s most accomplished television writers, Kelly has written, script produced, script edited, story lined, and story edited more than 600 hours of TV for every free-to-air network in the country.
Lyn Maddock AM, PSM
Since October 2011
Lyn has more than 25 years of experience as an executive in the public and private sectors, with a background in research and economics.
Greg McLean
From September 2018
With a background in fine art, and directing experience in theatre and opera, writer, director and producer Greg's filmmaking career took off when he created the horror feature Wolf Creek, which went on to achieve cult status worldwide.
Blake Mizzi
Since September 2017
Blake is a Director and Co-Founder of Melbourne-based game development studio League of Geeks. Blake manages the business, financial and legal aspects of the Studio and leads the design of gameplay mechanics and systems.
Leonie Morgan AM
Since September 2016
Leonie has worked in the private sector, for government and in the not-for-profit sector in Australia, the Pacific and Asia.
Chris Oliver-Taylor
Since September 2019
Chris is the CEO Asia Pacific of Fremantle, where he leads development and production in all genres across Australia, New Zealand, India and Indonesia. He has previously held executive roles at NBCUniversal’s Matchbox Pictures and the ABC.