Alaric McAusland Tapped For MD Role At DNEG’s New Sydney Hub; Annecy International Animation Film Festival Extends Duration & WIFTI Unveils Netflix-Backed Worldwide Pitch Winners – Global Briefs
deadline.comAlaric McAusland Tapped For MD Role At DNEG’s New Sydney HubTop Australian film exec Alaric McAusland has joined VFX and animation company DNEG’s new Sydney hub as managing director and will take up the role in January 2023.
McAusland has held a number of significant entertainment industry leadership roles in both Australia and the U.S. across his 25-year career.
Most recently, he served as Executive Director for the Australian Directors’ Guild and was previously Chief Operating Officer at the Emmy award-winning, Los Angeles-based production house, Grace: A Storytelling Company.
He also served as Managing Director of Deluxe Entertainment Service Group Australia and is a past Chair of Ausfilm. Recently opened DNEG Sydney’s first project is leading the visual effects work for George Miller’s highly anticipated Mad Max prequel, Furiosa. “I am delighted to welcome Alaric onboard to lead our new DNEG Sydney team,” said Merzin Tavaria, President Global Production and Operations, DNEG. Annecy International Animation Film Festival Extends DurationFrance’s International Animation Film Festival will extend its duration by one day for its 2023 edition running June 11-17.
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