Matthew Deaner
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Screen Forever 40 pushes lineup with global industry heavyweights
SPA CEO Matthew Deaner said the expanded program reflects the pace of change across the global screen industry.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 16, 2026
SPA names Samantha Turi as new director of commercial
SPA makes the appointment to support producers navigating complex global environments.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 25, 2026
SPA calls for urgent documentary funding reform at AIDC 2026
Screen Producers Australia is demanding continued reform to secure a sustainable future for local documentary producers.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 5, 2026
SPA plays the antitrust card and seeks collective power for Producers
Looking to the ACCC for collective bargaining to address the power imbalance facing SMB producers.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Candid portraits capture the business of Aussie productions
Matthew Deaner and SPA share unpublished portraits of the business leaders behind celebrated Aussie productions.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 7, 2026
No More Free Ride: Canberra Calls Time on the Streaming Wild West
Parliament passed the landmark streaming quota bill, forcing the likes of Netflix, and Disney+ to spend 10% of revenue on local content.
by Duane Hatherly – Nov 28, 2025
Where's The Drama? Streamers, regulation, and what's next
“The future is looking strong for drama on streaming services."
by Tess Connery – Feb 20, 2024
Screen Forever Day 1: Suspended content quotas damage, Regulation for streamers
Matthew Deaner: ‘We are fully aware of the damage done, and what we must do to correct it’
by Talon Admin – Mar 29, 2022
Screen Forever starts Monday: Digital passes an option after sessions sell out
Highlights include Brian Walsh interview series, Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award
by Talon Admin – Mar 25, 2022
SPA disappointed at FTA threats of halting children’s TV production
• Screen Producers Australia (SPA) CEO Matthew Deaner comments
by Mediaweek Admin – Feb 28, 2020
