SPA Announces Mentors for the 2025/26 Ones To Watch Program – SPA members confirmed as mentors for the 2025/26 Ones To Watch cohort. These mentors will provide invaluable guidance over the coming months as participants prepare for SCREEN FOREVER 40.
“SPA’s Ones To Watch program continues to be one of the most important pathways for emerging producers to develop their craft, expand their business capability, and deepen their understanding of our industry,”
said SPA CEO Matthew Deaner.
“Each year, our mentors demonstrate remarkable generosity and leadership by sharing their time, insights and experience. Their support helps ensure that the next generation of Australian screen storytellers is set up for long-term success.”
“2025’s cohort will again have the opportunity to learn directly from some of the most respected producers and industry leaders in the country. The mentorship period is a transformational phase for many participants, providing confidence, clarity and connections that influence their careers for years to come,”
– Mr Deaner said.
Across the coming months, the 2025 Ones To Watch participants will take part in a range of professional development opportunities, including a series of tailored webinars designed to strengthen their creative, commercial and strategic skills in preparation for SCREEN FOREVER 40.
Each participant will also be eligible to apply for the Ones To Watch Screen Placement, supported by Screen Australia, offering a placement with a production company anywhere in the world to the value of AU$20,000.
The complete list of 2025 Ones To Watch cohort members and their mentors is below:
2025 Ones To Watch Cohort Members and their Mentors:
- Alzbeta Rekosh – Laura Waters, Princess Pictures
- Caden Pearson – Enzo Tedeschi, Deadhouse Films
- Sam Price – Liz Watts, See-Saw
- Ellen Dedes-Vallas – Helen Bowden, Lingo Pictures
- Kate Boylan-Ascione – Camilla Mazzaferro, Songbird Studios
- Lawrence Phelan – Lois Randall, Magpie Pictures
- Libby Collins – Joe Weatherstone, Northern Pictures
- Mimo Mukii, Joanna Werner, Werner Productions
- Renny Wijeyamohan – Debbie Lee, Matchbox Pictures
- Sabin Gnawali – Imogen Banks, Kindling Pictures
- Vanilla Tupu – Luke Wheatley, In Three Production
Link to Ones To Watch website.
Media Release – SPA
Link to SPA HERE
TV Central Screen Producers Australia content HERE
SPA Announces Mentors for the 2025/26 Ones To Watch Program
