Our Committee

Zareh Nalbandian (Chair)

Zareh Nalbandian is the Founder and CEO of Animal Logic Entertainment and Truant Pictures, and co-founder of global animation studio Animal Logic. With over 30 years of experience, he has produced major studio and independent screen projects. 

Committed to nurturing creative talent, Zareh partnered with the University of Technology Sydney to establish the UTS Animal Logic Academy, offering a Master of Animation and Visualisation. He received an Honorary Doctorate from UTS in 2018. 

Zareh serves as a Trustee of the Sydney Opera House, Deputy Chair of the Sydney Film Festival, and is on the AFTRS Council. He is a Patron of the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society and a member of AACTA, PGA, VES, and AMPAS. He was named Australian National Cinema Pioneer of the Year in 2017 and has held leadership roles with Ausfilm and Australians in Film. 

 

Bruce Meagher (Deputy Chair)

Bruce Meagher is currently employed by Tattarang, providing strategic advice on public policy and stakeholder relations. 

He has 20 years' experience as a senior media executive including with Foxtel, SBS and Network Ten. In those roles he worked closely with the screen production sector on policy and business issues including funding, copyright, piracy and the impact of digital platforms on traditional media. Bruce was a founding director of Freeview Australia Limited and a director of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association. 

Additionally, he has extensive experience with not-for-profit boards. He is currently the chair of the Griffin Theatre Company and has chaired the boards of Legs on the Wall and the AIDS Council of NSW. He has been a director of Equality Australia, Playwriting Australia and Save the Children. He has recently been invited to join the UTS Human Technology Institute’s AI Policy & Regulation Expert Reference Group.

 

Nathan Anderson

Nathan Anderson is an immersive media executive and entrepreneur based in Byron Bay, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in digital development and transmedia storytelling. He began in film and television in the 1990s and transitioned into digital media during the dotcom era. 

Nathan is CEO and Executive Producer at New Canvas, an immersive studio he founded in 2020. He oversees development and production across XR platforms, with recent projects including the award-winning Lustration and collaborations on Max Mustard and Thrill of the Fight 2. 

He has worked with major brands like Disney, ABC, BBC, and NBCUniversal, and is a member of the Producers Guild of America. Nathan holds a Master of Arts from AFTRS and a BA in Communication from the University of Canberra. A frequent speaker at global conferences, he is known for blending interactive mechanics with emotionally resonant narratives in immersive media. 

 

Naresh Hirani

Naresh Hirani is a seasoned games industry leader with over 20 years of experience delivering major titles, including L.A. Noire, and leading development at Wargaming and Riot Games. As Head of Studio at Riot Games Sydney, he drives innovation, high-performance teams, and global collaboration across Riot’s portfolio. 

Naresh is also a strong advocate for the Australian games industry, actively contributing to its growth and sustainability. His leadership blends creative vision with technical excellence, fostering environments where teams can thrive and deliver world-class gaming experiences. 

  

Andrew Undi Lee

Andrew Undi Lee is a queer Korean Australian writer, director, and producer working across film, television, theatre, and webtoons. He has received the Kenneth B. Myer Award for Exceptional Talent (AFTRS) and the Young Australian Filmmaker Award from the Korean Consulate. 

His credits include Melon Grab, Troppo, Born to Spy, The Newsreader, and Night Bloomers – a Korean Australian horror series he created, wrote, directed, and produced for SBS. He also wrote the sci-fi feature 2 Moons (Powerhouse Museum) and is currently adapting the Korean horror film Death Bell into English. 

Based in Western Sydney, Andrew is the co-founder of ALL, a queer Korean diaspora society. His work explores identity and genre through bold, culturally resonant storytelling. 

  

Jodi Matterson

Jodi Matterson is CEO of Silent Firework Group, which she founded in 2024. She is an acclaimed producer behind the AACTA Award-winning miniseries The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart starring Sigourney Weaver, and Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy for Hulu. 

Her credits also include Seasons 1 & 2 of Wolf Like Me (Peacock/Amazon) starring Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, and Edgar Ramirez; Roar (Apple) starring Nicole Kidman and Judy Davis; and The Dry and its sequel Force of Nature, both directed by Robert Connolly and starring Eric Bana. 

Jodi produced Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released by Netflix, and Little Monsters starring Lupita Nyong’o, which premiered at Sundance. Known for championing bold, genre-bending storytelling, Jodi continues to shape Australia’s global screen presence through her creative leadership. 

 

Gillian Moody

Gillian Moody is a proud Wodi Wodi/Dharawal/Yuin woman from New South Wales, living and working on Gadigal Country in Sydney. With 30 years of experience in the First Nations film and television sector, she has held both management and production roles, contributing to award-winning narrative and factual storytelling. 

Her work has screened on SBS, ABC, NITV, 10Play, and at national and international film festivals. Gillian is currently Head of First Nations Engagement at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, where she champions Indigenous storytelling and ensures First Nations voices are central to Australia’s national narrative. 

  

Josh Pomeranz

Josh Pomeranz is the Managing Director of Spectrum Films and a respected Executive Producer with decades of experience in the Australian screen industry. Under his leadership, Spectrum Films has grown into Australia’s largest post-production facility, with state-of-the-art studios in Sydney and Brisbane. 

Josh has overseen post-production on major titles including Boy Swallows Universe, Furiosa, Dangerous Animals, Kangaroo, and Mortal Kombat 2. He champions inclusion and innovation, launching the Netflix-backed Lumina Initiative with Bus Stop Films – a neuro-inclusive VFX training program for people with autism. 

He has served on the Screen NSW Advisory Committee and currently sits on the Council of the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society. A member of TEC, Josh continues to refine his leadership and strategic vision. His collaborative spirit and dedication to authentic storytelling have made him a driving force in the industry. 

 

Debra Richards

Debra Richards joined Netflix in 2019, overseeing studio affairs, production, and content policy across the APAC region. With over 35 years in the communications and screen industry, she has held senior roles including CEO of ASTRA, CEO of Ausfilm, and Director at the Australian Broadcasting Authority. 

Debra has shaped key industry policies on local content, copyright, and digital disruption, and previously advised federal Communications & Arts Minister Michael Lee. She serves as Vice President of CAMLA, Director of IICA, Deputy Chair of the ABAC adjudication panel, and sits on the board of Northcott. 

She is a professional member of the AFI, a marriage celebrant, and holds a Master’s in Theatre from UNSW. Debra joined the AFTRS Council in 2022, served as interim Chair in 2023, and is now Deputy Chair. She was recently reappointed for a second term beginning May 2025. 

  

Nick Sinclair

Nick Sinclair is Head of Legal & Business Affairs at Curio Pictures, with over 15 years of experience as a media and IP lawyer in Sydney and New York. He has worked in private practice and within the Australian screen sector, including roles at Fremantle Australia, Matchbox Pictures and Easy Tiger Productions. 

Nick has advised on the development, financing, and production of a wide range of scripted and unscripted projects, including Heartbreak High, The Piano, The Golden Ticket, Wellmania, Neighbours, Jack Irish, and Stateless. 

He has served on committees negotiating industrial agreements on behalf of Screen Producers Australia. A former journalist, Nick holds a BA from Queen’s University (Canada) and an LLB from UNSW.