Great Southern Television (a long-time WIFT sponsor) has announced the appointment of WIFT member Carmen Leonard as their new Head of Production.
Carmen has a 28 year track record in NZ Broadcasting, working on a number of hugely successful productions in the drama, factual and documentary genres.
She recently completed a shoot on the tele-feature, The Kick, for Great Southern Television, serving as producer.
Carmen rounds off GSTV's new team, following the departure of Rachel Gardner to Sydney to undertake an exciting new role.
Carmen will work alongside CEO Philip Smith as Executive Producer on a number of NZ series with a team of producers working with GSTV.
The GSTV structure is now:
Philip Smith CEO
Amanda Beckett General Manager and CFO (Auckland)
Carmen Leonard Head of Production (Auckland)
Debbie Cuell GSTV Executive Producer (Sydney)