FEATURE30 JUDGES

One of the two crazy heads at Progression 7, indie film pitching competition creator, producer and Women's Co-Lab Founder, Lizan brings over 20 years of media experience with roles spanning from Media to Film and TV, Lizan is the Competition director for Progression 7 Feature 30 and founder of the Brisbane Women's Co-Lab.  Feature 30 is a

One of the two crazy heads at Progression 7, indie film pitching competition creator, producer and Women's Co-Lab Founder, Lizan brings over 20 years of media experience with roles spanning from Media to Film and TV, Lizan is the Competition director for Progression 7 Feature 30 and founder of the Brisbane Women's Co-Lab.  Feature 30 is an initiatve that is a first of its kind, win the money, make the movie, see it in theatres around the world and online, everyone has a chance to enter, everyone has a chance to win.  May the best pitch make it to the top!   

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The other crazy head at Progression 7, the creative behind the lens, Director, Writer, DOP, Editor.  Russell has over 15 years of independent film pitching competitiong experience having worked on several international award winning short films, he is the Creative Director of Feature 30.  Feature 30 at its core is an intiative driven by i

The other crazy head at Progression 7, the creative behind the lens, Director, Writer, DOP, Editor.  Russell has over 15 years of independent film pitching competitiong experience having worked on several international award winning short films, he is the Creative Director of Feature 30.  Feature 30 at its core is an intiative driven by independent filmmakers made by independent filmmakers.  Microbudget films to major motion pictures, this is the dream, and we want to help filmmakers get there, receive the recognition and watch their creation come to action.  We are really looking forward to seeing this competition run every year.

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Larry Namer is a founding partner of Metan Global Entertainment Group, a venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for Chinese speaking audiences in China and abroad. He recently served as an Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of FanVestor. He is co-founder of the new lifestyle platform BTYKWN

Larry Namer is a founding partner of Metan Global Entertainment Group, a venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for Chinese speaking audiences in China and abroad. He recently served as an Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of FanVestor. He is co-founder of the new lifestyle platform BTYKWN.com, along with Richie Rich and Mister D and in November 2021, he joined FilmCapital.io as president.  Larry Namer is the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, a company now valued at over five billion USD, and the creator of several successful companies in the United States and overseas.

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Umbrella Entertainment is celebrating its 20th anniversary in film distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Our focus is on independent Australian and international theatrical feature films and documentaries. We aim to support upcoming talent and continue long-standing relationships with producers and creatives. Our upcoming Australian 

Umbrella Entertainment is celebrating its 20th anniversary in film distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Our focus is on independent Australian and international theatrical feature films and documentaries. We aim to support upcoming talent and continue long-standing relationships with producers and creatives. Our upcoming Australian features include Run Rabbit Run, Talk To Me, Ablaze, We Were Once Kids and more.     We are excited to be apart of Feature 30 to meet new talent and creatives and hopefully acquire some titles for distribution and to assist with development in ANZ.

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Bronwyn Ketels is a specialist film and television post production producer and post supervisor. With over 21 years professional experience within some of the top post houses in the UK and Australia, she has project managed a range of television, film and digital content from award-winning feature documentaries to high-end television dram

Bronwyn Ketels is a specialist film and television post production producer and post supervisor. With over 21 years professional experience within some of the top post houses in the UK and Australia, she has project managed a range of television, film and digital content from award-winning feature documentaries to high-end television dramas. The Post Lounge is an Australian independently-owned, full service post production company. They are recognised both internationally and domestically for their exceptional post production capabilities and ability to maintain the highest creative standards. With studios in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, The Post Lounge have worked with brands including Disney, Netflix, Foxtel, AMC, Universal, Stan, ABC TV, SBS and Warner Brothers. The Post Lounge and Bronwyn are proud to support the Feature 30 Film Competition as it is an incredible platform for new Australian talent to have their work developed, created and seen.

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Director/writer/producer, Mandy Lake, is at the top of the pecking order of Flickchicks, the 17-year-old Brisbane-based production house that specialises in hatching character-driven documentaries for TV and is now taking flight into the world of scripted features and comedic series.  Mandy says she is "very chuffed and proud to be part o

Director/writer/producer, Mandy Lake, is at the top of the pecking order of Flickchicks, the 17-year-old Brisbane-based production house that specialises in hatching character-driven documentaries for TV and is now taking flight into the world of scripted features and comedic series.  Mandy says she is "very chuffed and proud to be part of this fresh, exciting initiative which will not only provide a much-needed financial leg up to indie filmmakers but could also potentially help kickstart the career of the next Jane Campion or Taika Waititi”.  

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Based in sunny Queensland, Australia, The Steve Jaggi Company is the masthead for a group of companies which produce quality feature film and television series content for the global market.  ​  During the second half of 2020, SJc produced three feature films, This Little Love of Mine, Kidnapped, Sit. Stay. Love. and a 12 episode young ad

Based in sunny Queensland, Australia, The Steve Jaggi Company is the masthead for a group of companies which produce quality feature film and television series content for the global market.  ​  During the second half of 2020, SJc produced three feature films, This Little Love of Mine, Kidnapped, Sit. Stay. Love. and a 12 episode young adult series for Netflix and Network 10, Dive Club.   Previous titles include the tween films Swimming For Gold starring Peyton List - acquired by Universal Pictures, Back of the Net starring Sofia Wylie - acquired by Netflix and the Disney Channel, and Rip Tide starring Debby Ryan and acquired by Netflix.   ​  The Steve Jaggi Company is committed to providing opportunities for emerging screen practitioners from diverse backgrounds.

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Brooke Lee is best known for her role as Carly in Disney and Netflix’s hugely successful international series 'Mako Mermaids’ (3 seasons). Now embarking on an a new journey for 2022 she has accepted a lead role in a top secret dramatic series called “The Good Hustle”. Filming is set for next month in Sydneys Fox Studios.   Alongside her a

Brooke Lee is best known for her role as Carly in Disney and Netflix’s hugely successful international series 'Mako Mermaids’ (3 seasons). Now embarking on an a new journey for 2022 she has accepted a lead role in a top secret dramatic series called “The Good Hustle”. Filming is set for next month in Sydneys Fox Studios.   Alongside her acting work, Brooke has been an ambassador at MIPTV and MIPCOM, one of the biggest film/TV sales exhibitions in the world. She is also a body positivity activist on her Instagram page @brookeleeofficial and professional curve model, where she actively challenges societies perception of the fashion industries inclusivity striving for more representation of all figures and ethnicities. 

IG - @brookeleeofficial