Vincent Ward

Film Director

Filmmaker Vincent Ward is best known for his ability
to evoke visually striking and magical worlds. What Dreams May Come (1998) won an Academy Award for
its visual effects and was nominated for best production
design.
Three of his early feature films, Vigil (1984),
The Navigator (1988), and Map of the Human Heart
(1993) were officially selected for Cannes. Between
them they garnered over 30 national and international
awards.
The Boston Globe called him “one of film’s great
image- makers”, while Roger Ebert, one of America’s
foremost film critics, hailed him as “a true visionary.”
During his time in LA, Vincent was storywriter for
Alien 3, and executive producer on The Last Samurai, a
project he nurtured through the development process.

Louis Nowra

Screenwriter

One of Australia’s premier screenwriters, Louis has also
written many acclaimed plays and books, which have
received accolades all over the world. His characters
have been portrayed by Harrison Ford, Judy Davis and
Toni Collette.

Anna Maria Gregorini

Producer - Altamira Creation AG General Manager

An author, translator and fluent in five languages, Anna Maria Gregorini, is based in Zurich, Switzerland. A former international sailor, participating in World & European Championships and Junior World Championships, and past Head of Elite Sport & Race Commission at Swiss Sailing, Anna Maria is a consultant in international media, PR and event management for major sailing events (including fourteen consecutive Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Races). Altamira Creation AG website

Giles Pearman

Executive Producer - Altamira Creation Communication

Giles Pearman is the founder of Quinag Sàrl, an international communications agency based in Switzerland, undertaking projects within sport and the outdoor world. Previously a lawyer in the City of London acting for multinational corporations and high networth individuals, Giles has been involved in the marine industry since 1993 and is a highly-regarded consultant acting in all aspects of media relations and event management within yachting and other sporting marketplaces. Quinag Communication website

Daniel Forster

Executive Producer - Altamira Creation Still Photographer

Daniel Forster is a world-acclaimed marine photographer. His experience of the sailing environment is vast, and most notably he has covered 13 America's Cups and 12 Olympic Games. Daniel has also been a sought-after correspondent for international yachting and sport magazines. Among  other roles, he acts as the principal stills photographer for Storm School. Daniel Forster’s website

Wieland Schulz-Keil

Co-Producer - NEOFILM GmbH

Wieland Schulz-Keil has been active as a producer in the United States, France, Italy and Germany for over 30 years. Amongst his better known productions are Under The Volcano (1983), The Dead (1987), The King's Whore (1990), The Innocent (1993), Mesmer (1994) and The Children of Huang Shi (2007/2008).  He arranged the financing, or served as executive producer, for films such as Enemy at the Gates (1999), The Score (2001) and The Cat’s Meow (2002). Wieland Schulz-Keil’s IMDB Profile

Jonathan Shteinman

Co-Producer - TMM FILMS PTY LTD

Jonathan Shteinman is one of Australia’s most prolific producers having produced or executive produced over fifteen features during the past 25 years including Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002), Oyster Farmer (2004), and the award-winning Angel Baby (1995).

Throughout his producing career, Shteinman has worked with some of world’s best actors including Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Russell Crowe. Shteinman currently sits on the Board of the South Australian Film Corporation. Jonathan Shteinman’s IMDB Profile

Maxim Asadchiy &
Anna Kalashnyk

Co-Producer - TMM FILMS PTY LTD

Pronto Film, led by Maxim Asadchiy and Anna Kalashnyk, is a full service independent production company based in Kiev, Ukraine. Created and founded in 2004 by Maxim Asadchiy, Pronto has since produced feature-length films, tv series, commercials as well as delivering production services for international clients.

Pronto-produced films have been shown in festivals around the world including in Rotterdam, Warsaw, Leipzig, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Chicago, Palm Springs, Moscow and Beijing and many have won international prizes. Two Pronto productions became Ukrainian Oscar submissions.

Pronto Film is the founding member of the Film Industry Association of Ukraine. Maxim Asadchiy’s IMDB Profile

Bryce Menzies

Legal Advisor

Bryce Menzies has worked in the film industry for over 30 years. Bryce continues to act as a legal adviser on feature films, shorts, documentaries and television series. Until recently, Bryce served on the Board of Film Victoria. His previous board memberships have been with Screen Tasmania and South Australian Film Corporation. Bryce Menzies IMDB profile