APPOINTMENT TO THE SCREEN AUSTRALIA BOARD

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Dr Tania Chambers OAM as a member of the Screen Australia Board for three years.

Screen Australia is the national peak funding body that supports the development, production, promotion and distribution of Australian screen content.

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said Dr Chambers’ extensive experience in the film and television industry would provide the Board with valuable insights.

“We are lucky to welcome Tania, who has spent her life’s work in the creation, production and support of Australian film and television.

“Tania has worked on set as a producer and executive producer, and with various state-based screen funding agencies.

“Her involvement and knowledge of the industry will help Screen Australia continue to seek out and help tell unique Australian stories.”

Dr Tania Chambers OAM is a Producer and Executive Producer at Feisty Dame Productions. Dr Chambers has produced a number of films and television series including How to Please a Woman (2022) and A Few Less Men (2017). She has previously worked as the Chief Executive of funding agencies Screen NSW and Screenwest, served as a member of Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce, and was the Chair of the WA Screen Industry Diversity Leadership Group. In 2016, Dr Chambers was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the arts and to film and television.

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