CREATIVE DIRECTOR - CHRIS MURRAY

Formerly the Managing Editor for Australian Playboy; Chris launched and edited the internationally respected movie magazine, Empire, for Emap Australia which went on to win the prestigious MPA Award for Launch of the Year (2002).

During this period, Chris began his own regular slot on Channel 7's Sunriseas their weekly music/film reporter. Chris's other media outlets for film and music reporting/reviewing include weekly segments on Austereo's Triple M network, as well as 5AA in Adelaide. For the past decade, Chris's work has also been published internationally in Empire, FHM, Smash Hits, Kerrang!, and the music Street Press nationally; as well as editing the Australian Film Institute's 2003 Yearbook. Chris has since appeared on Showtime, The Movie Network, FOX News USA, Radio National and assorted broadcast media as a film reviewer and commentator.

Chris was a co-producer on the guerrilla feature film Fink! where he met Peter Taylor and recently wrote, developed and co-produced the TV series Erotic Star seen on Foxtel's Arena channel in March, and aired in the UK in 2006. During this time Chris formed Neon Pictures with producing partner Peter Taylor; and they are currently in development on numerous feature film and TV projects.

Chris also teamed up with animator Dan Creighton and won the NSW FTO Young Filmmakers grant and is currently producing an eclectic animated short entitled Dog.

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GENERAL MANAGER - PETER TAYLOR

Peter is a nationally recognised authority on sales, marketing, distribution and exhibition in Australia and the UK. Peter started his career for Twentieth Century Fox in the UK, eventually being responsible for the development of national sales and marketing campaigns for films such as Braveheart, The Full Monty and the re-release of the Star Wars Trilogy.

In 1998, he moved to Australia and became Head of Local Distribution for Beyond Films, before orchestrating the unique distribution, sales and marketing initiatives for G.O. Films. Working closely with writer/director Nick Giannopoulous on The Wog Boy, Peter's involvement ensured the film went on to break several Australian box office records.

Peter's other film distribution campaign contributions in both Australia and the UK include feature films such as The Commitments, Independence Day, Austin Powers, Alien 3, In The Company of Men and Lolita to name a few.

Peter has since set up IndeGo Films; an International Sales Agent based in Sydney. Peter was the Co-Executive Producer on Matthew Newton's directorial debut Right Here Right Now and is Executive Producer on a short animated film called Dog (in production). He was also the producer on a guerrilla film production called Fink! staring Sam Worthington and Steve Bastoni. This is where he met Chris Murray.

Peter has since produced the UK/Australia TV reality series Erotic Star for Jackal Entertainment alongside Chris Murray where the idea to start Neon Pictures originated; and the duo are currently in development on numerous feature film and TV projects.

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OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE - JAMES MINNS

James has worked in various media roles since 2005.

As a production assistant for the Austereo network, James oversaw, developed and produced audio segments for various shows including 'The Shebang', 'The Hot 30 countdown', 'Name your Nineties', 'Import Export', 'Passport Approved', 'The Cage' & 'Planet Rock' as well as assisting in various productions for Clear Channel radio in Burbank California.

As a musician & tour manager, James has staged and booked many performances for his and other bands in both Australia as well as overseas.

Recently, James has been involved in various short film projects for consideration for the 2008 Sydney Film Festival.

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