Audience Development: Maximising Your Film’s Reach

Cody Greenwood is the founder of Rush Films. Her most recent films include the Universal Pictures documentary Under the Volcano, and the observational documentary Girl Like You,. She recently completed two Stan Original documentaries, Otto by Otto and Renee Gracie-Fireproof. Greenwood began her career in London before moving to LA to join the late Heath Ledger's production company, The Masses.

Grainne Brunsdon is a strategic leader in the creative industries with more than 25 years experience in the not for profit arts sector. Brunsdon has occupied senior roles in the arts, government, education, and international cultural relations sectors. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Screen Australia and was previously the Head of Screen NSW.

Karina Libbey is a Screen Culture Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the screen industry. Her expertise ranges from programming and event design to audience and industry development, and beyond. Libbey is currently the Programs and Events Manager at AFTRS, with previous roles at the Travelling Film Festival (TFF) and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA).

Nick Hayes has spent his entire career in the film business, working across exhibition, distribution and acquisitions. Hayes has been Head of Sales and Acquisitions at both Umbrella Entertainment & Icon Films. He has also been Head of Dendy Cinemas and held senior management roles at Sydney Film Festival and Hoyts Cinemas. Serving as board member for Independent Cinemas Australia and Vice President for the Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA), Hayes has also received the Independent Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement from AIDA and the CEO Award from ICA.