Kate Croser
Kate Croser | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, film industry executive |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Employer | South Australian Film Corporation |
| Known for | Top End Wedding (2019), 2067 (2020), First Day (2020) |
Kate Croser is an Australian film and television producer and screen executive. As of March 2025[update] she is CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC).
Career
[edit]Film production
[edit]Notable films produced by Croser include romantic comedy Top End Wedding, time travel comedy The Infinite Man,[1] and the 2009 Iranian co-production My Tehran for Sale.[2] She produced the 2012 television action comedy series Danger 5.[3] She also produced the cult comedy series Danger 5 for SBS and the documentary film Michelle's Story for ABC Television.[4]
She has established several production companies, including Hedone Productions.[5] In November 2016, Hedone joined South Australian company KOJO to form a new film and television production company, as KOJO Entertainment. Croser was appointed head of production and development, and Hedone's existing projects went with her to KOJO. Kate Butler, who had been leading KOJO's post-production arm, would be working closely with Croser.[4] In 2024 KOJO joined the PMY Group.[6][7][8]
Executive positions
[edit]Croser was appointed CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation in August 2019.[9] As of March 2025[update] she remains in the position.[5]
Other activities
[edit]Croser has formerly served on the boards of the SAFC and of Ausfilm,[5] and as feature film representative on the council of Screen Producers Australia.[4]
As of March 2025[update], Croser serves on several boards and other groups:
- Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia[5]
- Chair, SA Chapter, Chief Executive Women[5]
- Member, SA Leaders for Gender Equity[5]
- Board member, Workskil Australia[5]
- Member of the Creativity and Culture Industry Advisory Board of the University of Adelaide[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Croser's films have been nominated for and won AACTA Awards.[5]
In 2009 Croser won the Inside Film Independent Spirit Award for My Tehran for Sale,[2] and in 2012 won the Best Short Fiction Film award at the inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards for The Palace.[10]
Hedone Productions was nominated for Australian Screen Business of the Year at the 2015 Screen Producers Australia Awards.[5][11] In the same year, her ABC documentary Michelle's Story won the Adelaide Film Festival Audience Award.[4]
In February 2020 she was named one of South Australia's Top 50 Most Influential People by the Advertiser.[5]
In October 2021 Croser won for an International Emmy Award for producing the television drama series for children First Day.[12]
In 2023 she was a finalist in The Advertiser / Sunday Mail Woman of the Year Awards in the Leader of the Year category.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kate Croser". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ a b "2009 Inside Film award winners". The Sydney Morning Herald. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ Marsh, Walter (20 August 2019). "Local producer Kate Croser to lead South Australian Film Corporation". The Adelaide Review. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Hedone / Hedone Productions and KOJO join forces". Hedone. 12 November 2016. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Breakfast at the Next Level: Kate Croser SA Top 50 Most Influential People". John Ngatia. March 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "About". KOJO. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "About". KOJO. 18 September 2024. Archived from the original on 9 June 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "The KOJO Advantage". PMY GROUP. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Kate Croser appointed SAFC CEO". IF Magazine. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "South Aussies win film awards". www.adelaidenow.com.au. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "Hedone Productions a finalist for Production Business of the Year at Screen Producers Australia awards". SAFC. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Epic Films' 'First Day' wins International Emmy". IF Magazine. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
External links
[edit]- Kate Croser at IMDb