Willie Rowe has announced his resignation as CEO of Screenwest, due to depart next July next year or whenever a suitable replacement is found.
Rowe initially came on as Screenwest CEO in an interim capacity following the abrupt departure of Seph McKenna in September 2018, before being officially appointed for a three year term.
He was a fit for the role having previously been Screenwest chair. Rowe had also held positions such as interim CEO of the Wa Aids Council, chief of staff to Wa Premier Colin Barnett, a director of consulting group Gryphon Management Australia and director of policy for Wa Premier Richard Court.
As CEO, Rowe helped lead Screenwest as it transitioned from a state screen agency to an independent non-profit, and as Wa saw a production upswing with projects such as Mystery Road, Itch, Dirt Music, Rams, Upright and H is for Happiness.
Furhter, Rowe helped to secure...
Rowe initially came on as Screenwest CEO in an interim capacity following the abrupt departure of Seph McKenna in September 2018, before being officially appointed for a three year term.
He was a fit for the role having previously been Screenwest chair. Rowe had also held positions such as interim CEO of the Wa Aids Council, chief of staff to Wa Premier Colin Barnett, a director of consulting group Gryphon Management Australia and director of policy for Wa Premier Richard Court.
As CEO, Rowe helped lead Screenwest as it transitioned from a state screen agency to an independent non-profit, and as Wa saw a production upswing with projects such as Mystery Road, Itch, Dirt Music, Rams, Upright and H is for Happiness.
Furhter, Rowe helped to secure...
- 12/1/2020
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Peter ‘Willie’ Rowe.
Peter ‘Willie’ Rowe, who has been acting CEO of Screenwest for the past three months, will lead the agency for the next three years.
Rowe, a former chair of Screenwest, took over following the abrupt departure in September of CEO Seph McKenna, who was nine months into a five-year term.
His CV includes interim CEO of the Wa Aids Council, chief of staff to Wa Premier Colin Barnett, a director of consulting group Gryphon Management Australia and director of policy for Wa Premier Richard Court.
Announcing the appointment, board chair Janelle Marr said: “After a very comprehensive recruitment process, the Screenwest board is pleased to secure Mr Rowe. He has extensive knowledge, management and leadership experience gained from his senior roles with government and within the corporate, not-for-profit and arts sectors.
“The board is confident Mr Rowe’s appointment will further strengthen the great Screenwest team and...
Peter ‘Willie’ Rowe, who has been acting CEO of Screenwest for the past three months, will lead the agency for the next three years.
Rowe, a former chair of Screenwest, took over following the abrupt departure in September of CEO Seph McKenna, who was nine months into a five-year term.
His CV includes interim CEO of the Wa Aids Council, chief of staff to Wa Premier Colin Barnett, a director of consulting group Gryphon Management Australia and director of policy for Wa Premier Richard Court.
Announcing the appointment, board chair Janelle Marr said: “After a very comprehensive recruitment process, the Screenwest board is pleased to secure Mr Rowe. He has extensive knowledge, management and leadership experience gained from his senior roles with government and within the corporate, not-for-profit and arts sectors.
“The board is confident Mr Rowe’s appointment will further strengthen the great Screenwest team and...
- 12/17/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Matthew Whittet, Rosemary Myers, Jo Dyer and Gillian Armstrong.
Girl Asleep, directed by Rosemary Myers, written by Matthew Whittet and produced by Jo Dyer, has won CinefestOZ's $100,000 Film Prize.
Saturday evening's awards ceremony in Busselton also saw the festival's Screen Legend award handed out to Gillian Armstrong.
Girl Asleep was selected ahead of Jasper Jones, Spin Out and The Death and Life of Otto Bloom. CinefestOZ received more than 30 submissions for the prize, with the winner decided by a jury made up of Armstrong, producer Sue Taylor (Looking for Grace), Dp Garry Phillips (The Railway Man) and actor-director Damian Walshe-Howling.
The jury watched each of the finalists with an audience before coming together to deliberate. Armstrong said the decision was unanimous.
Presenting the prize, Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett announced that the Wa Government had secured a new two-year deal to continue sponsoring the event..
.CinefestOZ is a great...
Girl Asleep, directed by Rosemary Myers, written by Matthew Whittet and produced by Jo Dyer, has won CinefestOZ's $100,000 Film Prize.
Saturday evening's awards ceremony in Busselton also saw the festival's Screen Legend award handed out to Gillian Armstrong.
Girl Asleep was selected ahead of Jasper Jones, Spin Out and The Death and Life of Otto Bloom. CinefestOZ received more than 30 submissions for the prize, with the winner decided by a jury made up of Armstrong, producer Sue Taylor (Looking for Grace), Dp Garry Phillips (The Railway Man) and actor-director Damian Walshe-Howling.
The jury watched each of the finalists with an audience before coming together to deliberate. Armstrong said the decision was unanimous.
Presenting the prize, Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett announced that the Wa Government had secured a new two-year deal to continue sponsoring the event..
.CinefestOZ is a great...
- 8/29/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
The Western Australian Liberal government has pledged to commit an extra $2 million over four years to attract more film production to the state.
The extra funding rests on whether the Colin Barnett-led party is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 9. The premier said the funding would allow ScreenWest to establish a Production Attraction Program.
.Recent national and international successes such as Red Dog, Mad Bastards, Satellite Boy . and the upcoming Drift with Sam Worthington and Son of a Gun starring Ewan McGregor . are illustrations of how the Liberal-led Government.s support has helped the Wa film industry grow and develop.
.This crucial investment has created business growth, helped to develop the skills of Western Australian practitioners, and also supported the tourism industry by bringing Wa.s unique landscapes and locations to new audiences..
ScreenWest approved grants and investment funds totalling over $9.6 million in 2011-12. More than half was allocated to production,...
The extra funding rests on whether the Colin Barnett-led party is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 9. The premier said the funding would allow ScreenWest to establish a Production Attraction Program.
.Recent national and international successes such as Red Dog, Mad Bastards, Satellite Boy . and the upcoming Drift with Sam Worthington and Son of a Gun starring Ewan McGregor . are illustrations of how the Liberal-led Government.s support has helped the Wa film industry grow and develop.
.This crucial investment has created business growth, helped to develop the skills of Western Australian practitioners, and also supported the tourism industry by bringing Wa.s unique landscapes and locations to new audiences..
ScreenWest approved grants and investment funds totalling over $9.6 million in 2011-12. More than half was allocated to production,...
- 2/21/2013
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
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