Screen Producers Australia (SPA) CEO Matthew Deaner is the 15th ambassador to join BE Connected Gold Coast ambassador programme.
Deaner has been at the helm of SPA, the peak body for content producers for over a decade and has played a pivotal role in recently securing the Gold Coast as home for the premier screen industry event, SCREEN FOREVER for an additional three years until 2026.
The event on average brings over 1,000 local, national and international screen industry professionals together, promoting and strengthening Australia’s screen industry.
Destination Gold Coast’s interim chief operating officer, Rachel Hancock, said: “As an advocate for the film industry, Deaner will help showcase the Gold Coast as a hub for both the film industry and best-in-class business events, whose benefits go beyond visitation and are a key contributor to the city’s growth.”
“The internationally recognised expertise of these thought leaders and their organisations play a major role in attracting both national and international conferences to the Gold Coast and showcasing our creativity and innovation on the world stage.”
The film industry is booming on the Gold Coast and the support and investment from the city of Gold Coast and state government has contributed to the city’s success as a global destination for filmmakers and for hosting conferences for the screen industry.
In addition to securing SCREEN FOREVER, the city will host Screen Horizons 2023 in July, while The Australian International Movie Convention is also set to return to its pre-pandemic home at The Star Gold Coast in October.
