Matt Deaner

Matt Deaner

Matthew Deaner is the Executive Director of Screen Producers Australia, a national organization that unites the screen industry to campaign for a healthy commercial environment. We support the interests of businesses, large and small, in their production of feature films, television programs, interactive content and games across all genres and formats. 

Matthew oversees all aspects of Screen Producers Australia's advocacy work, industrial negotiations, events and operational issues. He also works closely with our Council to set the strategic direction of the organisation as well as identify and execute new business development opportunities. Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge to Screen Producers Australia with his experience as a lawyer in both Sydney and London and in senior policy and strategy positions with Screen Australia and the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association. Matthew is a current sitting member of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) Executive Committee.

Screen Producers Australia presents SCREEN FOREVER, the premier conference for the Australian screen production industry. SCREEN FOREVER 2014 will be November 16-19, at Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, Australia.