Acknowledgement of Country
Screen Queensland acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Custodians of Australia. We recognise their 65,000 years of custodianship that pre-dates colonisation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and recognise the cultural and historic connection to land, sea, cosmos (the inclusion of the constellations that are part of a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritual and environmental narrative) and community. Screen Queensland is committed to elevating the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners to continue to share their rich cultures and perspectives with the Queensland and global community through screen storytelling. Screen Queensland understands the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and practitioners to be leaders in their own narratives to promote inclusion, collaboration and authenticity. Always was, always will be.
Our Team
Jacqui Feeney
Chief Executive Officer
Jacqui Feeney commenced as Screen Queensland CEO in late July 2023. Previously she held senior management roles at leading national and global media and entertainment companies including Fox Networks Group, National Geographic, Foxtel, SBS World Movies where she led major commissions and growth initiatives.
Jacqui is experienced in innovation, strategic partnerships, balancing commercial and creative imperatives for large enterprises. Through her business Zinn & Co, she’s been an advisor, executive coach, and consultant to business founders across start-ups and the independent production sector — with a strong focus on supporting the next generation of innovation champions.
Jacqui has held a range of board responsibilities — including directorships with start-up incubator Fishburners, Foxtel joint-ventures Nickelodeon and XYZ, the ASTRA industry association, plus NFPs Documentary Australia and the Sydney Film Festival where she was the chair.
She strongly believes in fostering great storytelling as a powerful force for positive change in society.
Jacqui holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UTS and a GAICD from Company Directors.
Julie Eckersley
Executive Director, Screen Content
Julie Eckersley is an award-winning producer and screen executive known for her bold leadership and creative innovation in Australia’s screen industry. As Head of Scripted at SBS, she delivered a slate of groundbreaking, award-winning series including Safe Home, While the Men are Away, Erotic Stories, Swift Street and Four Years Later. Julie’s credits include globally celebrated series like Glitch (Netflix Original) and The Family Law, which redefined cultural narratives and she most recently was EP on Stake Out—a horror feature film directed by the China Bros.
A recipient of the prestigious Commissioner of the Year award, and industry advisor, Julie is recognised for her ability to marry strategic vision with creative excellence. Whether developing multi-million-dollar productions or reshaping industry standards, she combines business acumen with fearless innovation to engage audiences and inspire creatives and empower transformative storytellers. In 2024, Julie co-authored the Freestyle Manifesto—a guide to a healthy eco-system for the Australian screen industry in the digital age.
Julie is the co-host of industry podcast We Interrupt this Broadcast and runs the Expanding Media consultancy. She is currently doing her PhD on leadership, focusing on how to create empowering workplaces.
Ken Crouch
Executive Director, Industry and Audience Engagement
Ken brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across screen and digital games, creative industries, major events and public sector roles. He joins Screen Queensland from Screen Australia where he has led national initiatives to build industry skills and capacity and support regional growth within the Australian screen sector.
Previously Ken was Chief Executive Officer of Screenworks, leading the non-profit organisation in empowering screen creatives and crew across regional Australia through targeted development programs and industry initiatives. His career spans production, training and creative business development, with a strong commitment to building sustainable career pathways for screen professionals at every level.
Office of the CEO
- Catherine Kristensen Executive Assistant, CEO and Board
- Adam Waldock Manager, Strategy and Programs
Screen Content
CONTENT
- Tanya Ellen Head of Content
- Danielle Ah Boo Head of First Nations Content
- Phil Enchelmaier Content Director
- Ian Lynch Content Director
- Jesse McCart Program Manager, Online Content
- Danielle Fox Coordinator, Content
GAMES
- Jed Dawson Head of Games
- Tomas Donovan Program Manager, Games
PRODUCTION ATTRACTION
- Naomi Wenck Head of Production Attraction
- Brendan O'Sullivan Location Services Manager
- Courtney Moore Program Manager, Production Attraction
- Ally Ryan Coordinator, Production Attraction
Industry and Audience Engagement
INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCE PARTNERSHIPS
- Rowena Billard Head of Industry and Audience Partnerships
- Melanie Jefcoate Events Producer
- Shannon Howat Senior Coordinator, Industry and Audience Partnerships
- Catherine Leckenby Coordinator, Industry and Audience Partnerships
STUDIOS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS
- Mark Melrose Head of Studios and Industry Pathways
- Riannon Del Favero Studio Manager, Cairns
- Jonathan Proby Studios Operations Coordinator, Brisbane
- Leah McBride Studio and Events Assistant, Cairns
- Colin Harris Maintenance Coordinator, Brisbane
Corporate Services
- Dee Mundell Executive Director, Corporate Services/CFO
- Claire Su Project Officer, Systems Improvement
FINANCE
- John Hatzakis Head of Finance
- Barbara Stevens Finance Manager
LEGAL
- Andrea Coyle Head of Legal
- Mitchel Brady Legal Counsel
- Emma Kendall Legal Officer
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
- Rebecca Capper Head of People and Culture
- Alexandra Armstrong People and Culture Manager
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Amanda Lawson Head of Marketing and Communications
- Carrie Barber Marketing and Communications Manager
- Katelyn Eiby Marketing and Communications Coordinator