Development
Athol Guy AO
Athol is a familiar face in the Australian entertainment scene via his foundation and International success of the legendary Seekers.
As individual Australians of the Year, Officers of The Order of Australia, Aria Hall of Fame inductees, Music Victoria Hall of Fame inductees , APRA Ted Albert award winners etc , with the keys to the City of Melbourne and the only group inducted into Variety’s Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century, they remain unique in the countries affections, and undoubtedly our most celebrated musical group.
Athol also has the Queens Silver Jubilee Medal, and the Prime Minister's Centenary Medal.
Not as familiar is his success and activity in the worlds of television, politics and business.
Elected to three successive terms in the Victorian Parliament – 71 / 79 , he opted to return to the business world and rejoined the Clemenger group as Executive Director of Clemenger Harvie. 79 / 89.
During the 90s, whilst contemplating a return to the political world, he joined St George Bank's marketing team as Business Development Consultant, and then AMP's blue ribbon financial planning group Hillross .
Alongside this role, he happily accommodated the many hundreds of reunion concerts with the Seekers from 1993 to 2014, their incredibly successful 50th Anniversary Tour.
He remains active in his multiple and varied community roles.
Production
Janice Eymann
-Executive Producer
“Mother Earth Strikes Back” – The Musical
An Australian/Swiss citizen, Janice began her career in London where she studied at the London Film School.
She moved to Los Angeles, where she worked in the industry for fifteen years.
She worked as a script assessor for Marty Erlichman Mngt. for Barbra Streisand.
In L.A. she was a Script Supervisor and Assistant Director.
She wrote her first film 'THE FARMER” for Columbia Pictures.
She worked on many films and directed National commercials in Los Angeles.
Back in Australia, Janice wrote and sold the script of THE WHITE MOUSE, an adaptation from two books on Nancy Wake, to Participant Media, L.A.
As Executive Producer, she packaged “CREATION”, written by John Collee and directed by Jon Amiel. Produced in U.K by Hanway Films in London.
Premiere film at TIFF 2010.
Music
Sean Carey
- Music Producer / Engineer / Music Director
Sean Carey is an Emmy award winning music producer (3 Nominations, 1 Win), recording and mix engineer, musician and songwriter.
He was the music director and vocal producer for acclaimed Netflix series Motown Magic and Beat Bugs and has worked with industry greats such as Cat Stevens, Don Was, Daniel Johns, Julia Stone, Jonah Nilsson (Dirty Loops) and Skylar Grey in many iconic recording studios such as Capitol Records, Village Records LA, Hit Factory/Germano NYC and 301, Sing Sing and Trackdown Studios in Australia.
Sean is the former guitarist for 5 time ARIA nominated, multi platinum selling band Thirsty Merc and is currently working in the beautiful Church St Studios complex in Camperdown, Australia.
Jason Fernandez
-Composer - Music Technologist
SELECTED CREDITS
Daytime Emmy 2019 – Beat Bugs (won – contributor)
Daytime Emmy 2018 – Beat Bugs (nominated)
MPSE Golden Reel 2015 – Deepsea Challenge 3D (nominated)
Jason Fernandez is a modern electro-acoustic composer. A uniquely skilled music technologist, he collaborates with creative teams to develop distinctive, story driven music – composing scores in a collage of styles and warping instruments into new sonic shapes.
Jason has more than 15 years’ experience performing varied roles as a composer, score producer and music editor with many of Australia’s finest directors including George Miller, Zack Snyder, Baz Luhrmann, Kriv Stenders, Kimble Rendall, Gregor Jordan, Russell Crowe, Josh Wakely and many others. Jason’s musical techniques helped win an Emmy in 2019, with the dramatic editing of The Beatles’ songs for the hit show Beat Bugs on Netflix.
Ross Maio
- Music Coordinator
Ross Maio is Australia’s leading piano accordionist.He has played on tracks and jingles for Strictly Dancing, Edgells, Chanel Perfume, She Magazine, Raguletto, McDonalds, Coca Cola,Toyota and Mercedes Benz .
In 1995 he was awarded the 'MO' AWARDS for Best Variety Instrumentalist . July 2008 Ross was asked to feature on accordion with a 65-piece orchestra at Sydney's State Theatre to premier the Godfather Symphony live. Featured soloist at Opera House Concerts with Tommy Tycho and David Gray. Ross has participated in raising funds for Amnesty International, Handicapped Children, Victor Chang Foundation and Variety Club. Ross was invited to be the supporting artist for The Grigoryan Brothers Concert sponsored by Kogarah City Council’s “Music at Twilight Series” held in the St George Auditorium, Kogarah.
He has been an arranger/copyist member of Music Arrangers Guild of Australia since 1970 and is currently the treasurer for the Guild.
Promotion
Shane Jacobson
Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most loved actors and presenters. Best known for his work in film, television and theatre, he's also a song and dance man, author, screen writer, creative director, producer, executive producer, plus an ambassador for many worthy charities and organisations.
The Aussie blockbuster Kenny brought Shane world-wide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor. He has gone on to feature in other popular films including Charlie & Boots, The Bourne Legacy, Oddball, The Dressmaker, The BBQ and Ladies in Black.
Shane’s television career has showcased his broad range as a presenter and actor – from hosting Little Big Shots, The Real Full Monty, Top Gear Australia and The Great Australian Bake Off to roles in Beaconsfield, Jack Irish and more.
On stage, Shane received a Helpmann Award for his role in the 2008 revival of Guys and Dolls. While an author, Shane has also found success penning his best-selling bio The Long Road to Overnight Success and most recently his exploration of his life as a motoring tragic in his second book, Rev Head.
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Frank Dunphy
Frank chairs the WTFN Board and has an executive role overseeing the Group’s commercial operations and corporate governance. He brings a strong background of compliance and business planning to WTFN.
Frank is a specialist within the financial services and content sectors having more than 25 years experience in stockbroking, funds management, and the operation of stock exchanges. He has guided the WTFN Board since inception in 2004.
Frank’s depth of offshore experience underpins WTFN’s aggressive business growth and international expansion plans. He is currently Chairman of the Port Moresby Stock Exchange.
David Mann
- AM, FAICD
David Mann AM runs his own marketing and public relations company, Mann Promotions Pty Ltd, consulting to numerous operations, and not-for-profit organisations around Australia. . David has accepted the position of Business and Community Engagement Manager to the global children’s project - KUBE/SOS-EARTH.
David is known in the Emergency Services circle as “the civilian with the trifecta of experience with the Victoria Police Force, the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Ambulance Victoria”. He has worked operationally with all of these services over a period of thirty years.
In the 2006 Australia Day National Honours List, David was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) “For service to the community through a range of police, nursing, heritage and emergency services organisations”. David is the immediate past chairman of the Order of Australia Association (Victoria branch).
David currently serves on the board of the following organisations: Queen Victoria Market; Jeanne Pratt’s -The Production Company; Victoria Police Blue - Ribbon Foundation; The Chisholm Institute.
Education
William (Bill) Anderson PSM
William (Bill) Anderson PSM, is a passionate advocate of creating innovative opportunities, particularly for young people, in the areas of arts, sports and education.
Bill has a unique background, having been an educator as well as a professional rugby league and cricket coach. He is believed to be the only person ever to have coached both NSW Cricket and First Grade Rugby League.
Bill was also a television and radio sports broadcaster and journalist. In his former role as a Director in the NSW Department of Education, Bill had responsibility for leading the large team responsible for the delivery of visual and performing arts, sports and conservatoriums of music as well as sponsorship and promotional activities.
Bill strategically aligned departmental arts and sports programs to corporate imperatives, raising many millions of dollars in support. As a result, significant outcomes have emerged including the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge and associated professional learning programs to enhance the level of sporting skills and physical activity in schools.
Bill was also instrumental in the establishment of the Public Education Foundation as well as the Arts Education Foundation, programs that help deserving students to achieve their potential through life changing scholarships.
In 2008 Bill took on the role of Executive Producer of the Schools Spectacular. His drive, innovative and creative leadership, as well as his relentless pursuit of excellence, took the show in new and exciting directions and enhanced the levels of production and performance. Bill’s negotiations with commercial television led to a live TV broadcast of the Spectacular, taking it to millions of viewers nationally.
In 2014, in recognition of his outstanding service to education, youth, sport and the arts, Bill was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM).