Hugh Marks, the former CEO of Nine, has resurfaced as the CEO of Dreamchaser, a full-service production and distribution
studio based in Sydney.
He will jointly run the studio with Endemol Shine Australia co-founder Carl Fennessy.
Dreamchaser, backed by global content studio Endeavor Content, will establish a collection of creative partnerships across the scripted, factual and entertainment genres under one portfolio, with a focus on driving global projects out of the Australian market.
Joint CEOs Marks and Fennessy: “We’re seeing an explosion of global demand for premium content from new and traditional television platforms that shows no sign of slowing.
"At the same time Australian creatives are at the forefront of many of the biggest shows in the world. There has never been a greater opportunity for global content to be developed and sold from this market.”
Endeavor Content’s co-CEOs Chris Rice and Graham Taylor: “We are excited for Hugh and Carl to bring their combined industry expertise to launch Dreamchaser, harnessing Australia’s flourishing creative and production communities.
“With Dreamchaser, Australia solidifies its standing as a major global destination for best-in-class content, bringing next-level storytelling from new and established voices from the continent to export there and to the world beyond.”
The management team includes Sara Horn as COO, Megan Rees-Williams as CFO and Monique Keller as the head of development.
Marks and Fennessy: “We’re grateful to the amazing and highly experienced team that have agreed to go on this journey with
us.
“Their expertise and proven track record will help achieve Dreamchaser’s ambition of taking Australian creatives and their stories to the world.”
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