Screen Producers Australia (SPA) today announced the respected and widely acclaimed SPA members confirmed as mentors for the 2024 Ones To Watch cohort. The mentors will provide professional advice over the coming months as the cohort members prepare for SCREEN FOREVER 39.


“SPA members have always been very engaged with the Ones To Watch program, generously offering their time and taking pride in mentoring the next generation of Australian screen industry leaders,” said SPA CEO Matthew Deaner.

“The current Ones To Watch cohort, similar to those in the past, will have enviable opportunities to build their professional networks and business acumen through their mentors. The coming months will be laden with growth opportunities that can radically help shape their future careers,” said Mr Deaner.

Over the coming months, each of the 2024 Ones To Watch will begin their one-on-one mentorship journeys, taking advantage of multiple professional development opportunities, including a series of webinars developed to provide opportunities for professional growth and help their preparation for SCREEN FOREVER 39.

Each participant can now also apply for the Ones To Watch Screen Placement, supported by Screen Australia, to secure placement with a production company anywhere in the world to the value of AU$20,000.

The complete list of Ones To Watch cohort members and their mentors is below,

  • Rita Artmann – Lauren Brown, Ludo Studio
  • Navid Bahadori – Kylie Washington, BBC Studios Australia
  • Lilla Berry – David Jowsey & Greer Simpkin, Bunya Productions
  • Rae Choi – Rebecca Summerton, Closer Productions
  • Shontell Ketchell – Bain Stewart & Leah Purcell, Oombarra Productions
  • Scarlett Koehne – Rob Gibson, Easy Tiger Productions
  • Cecilia Low – Rebecca Barry, Media Stockade
  • Joseph Meldrum – Schuyler Weiss, BAZMARK
  • Jessica Murphy – Dan Lake, Orange Entertainment Co.
  • Georgia Noe – Vincent Sheenan, Origma 45
  • Kara Pisconeri – Lisa Shaunessy, Independent
  • Amanda Spagnolo – Pennie Brown, Princess Pictures

2024 Ones To Watch website HERE.

2024 cohort image HERE.

For media enquiries, please contact: 
Aidan McLaughlin 
Communications & Marketing Manager
Screen Producers Australia 
aidan.mclaughlin@screenproducers.org.au | 0424 145 488