As Producer and Co-Founder of Ground Control, Mel has extensive international production experience having partnered with global clients to deliver feature films and TV series in New Zealand. Mel is committed to building a sustainable and consistent pipeline to grow New Zealand’s screen industry.

Harry is Director of Business Development at Xytech overseeing Studios, and Virtual Production. Pivotal in establishing X3, and BMR studio facilities, Harry brings deep expertise in location scouting, international attraction, and studio management. Harry advocates for strategic incentives to keep New Zealand globally competitive.

Phil is a chartered accountant who has worked in the screen industry since 2002, advising international and domestic productions. After eight years as a freelance production accountant in Australia and New Zealand, he now specialises in screen sector advisory with Acclime New Zealand.

Pip has over 30 years in New Zealand’s screen industry, first in TV commercials prior to long-form drama. Known for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2, The Rings of Power, Alien: Covenant, MI6: Fallout, Time Bandits, Alien: Earth and Predator: Badlands. Pip supports a stronger, consistent future for international production in Aotearoa.

James is Co-Founder and Post Supervisor at Auckland’s Department of Post, overseeing a wide range of domestic and international projects each year. Committed to accessible, high-end post solutions, he’s driven to strengthen the screen sector through collaboration, streamlined workflows, and economic growth.

With many years working in practical production, Honor has worked as a Producer since 2007, overseeing both international and domestic film and TV projects in New Zealand. She is committed to strengthening the New Zealand screen sector through international partnerships and consistent production opportunities

With over 15 years in New Zealand’s screen industry, Mike Urban is CEO and Co-Founder of The Rebel Fleet, delivering technology that streamlines production workflows. He led the development of Konsol, a metadata platform that unifies pipelines, and is passionate about innovation, efficiency, and collaboration in filmmaking.

Simon has over 40 years’ experience in New Zealand’s screen industry, spanning a wide range of productions. He was primarily an Assistant Director before becoming a Unit Production Manager in the mid-2000s. Simon supports a cohesive, growth-focused international screen sector in New Zealand.

With over 25 years in the hire industry, Neil is a trusted supplier to New Zealand’s screen sector. Through his company, Pro Services, he provides access gear, specialised equipment, and premium cast trailers, supporting a more consistent, year-round workflow across the international screen sector.

With 40 years in the film industry, David Rowell is a trusted Financial Controller for international productions in New Zealand. He has worked with major studios including Disney, Fox, Sony, Paramount, and Amazon MGM, and is committed to a competitive international screen sector.

With over 30 years in the industry, Axel began as a First Assistant Director and now produces international projects that film in New Zealand. As Co-Founder of production service company, Ground Control, he partners with global studios and advocates for stronger representation and a unified voice in the international screen sector in New Zealand.

Andy is an experienced advisor to the screen sector, having supported a wide range of live-action, PDV, and co-productions at Acclime. He specialises in regulatory and commercial aspects of production, drawing on highly experienced taxation expertise from his former role as senior partner at Ernst & Young.