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Screen Australia announces new Board appointment 21 July
The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Helen Leake AM as a member of the Screen Australia Board for a term of three years commencing 27 June 2021.
Ms Leake has a long and varied career involving many aspects of the Screen Sector. As founder and owner of Dancing Road Productions and Duo Arts Productions, her feature credits include Heaven’s Burning starring Russell Crowe, Black and White starring Robert Carlyle, Swerve starring Jason Clarke and Wolf Creek 2.
Ms Leake was CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation from 2004 to 2007. She also served on the Board of AusFilm and was Chair of the Board of the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) amongst other Board and mentoring activities.
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