Unveiling Our Vision for the film industry

Beyond her impressive journey from sunny QLD, Australia to the global stages of LA, Vancouver, & Sydney, Amy’s passion for storytelling and creative expression radiates in each role she undertakes. From acting and improv to directing, producing, and now thriving as a voice-over artist and acting teacher for our future stars — Amy’s belief in the power of diverse, human voices echoes in everything she does. Whether it’s her acclaimed films or the feature film she dreams of producing one day, we’re now on the edge of our seats awaiting her next masterpiece

Sam is the Director of Gould Marketing, Australian-owned and operated business founded in 2015. Sam has over 30 years of marketing experience in a range of various industries. She loves working with local businesses and educating them in the digital and marketing space and helping grow their business. With a passion for the creative arts industry and wants to help grow the film industry here on the Fraser Coast.  

Liz Stewart is very excited about the opportunity to be involved in this new initiative for the Fraser Coast. 

She has spent the last three years with Fraser Coast FM 107.5 dealing with Accounts, administration, and Memberships, her most recent position as Treasurer.

She has a strong background in Live Theatre and Publishing, as well as having an association, with several Not for Profit organisations as Treasurer/Secretary.

Peter Pan studied TV Production at TAFE and Digital Film at SAE. He spent eight years working in a Sydney-based video production and event company before relocating to Laos to establish a media company. Peter has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including video production, film, design, live event production for corporate, local and international organisations, and government clients. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Peter has developed a deep understanding of the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking and live production . He is honored to be a part of Screen Fraser Coast.

Sam believes every frame tells a story. From his first camera to studying a Bachelor of Film & TV at JMC Academy, his goal has always been to pursue his passion for regional storytelling through visual media. Aspiring to become a broadcast director, he is focused on building a creative network that empowers local talent and contributes to the growth of the Australian film industry. Sam is committed to youth involvement on the Fraser Coast and aim to elevate young filmmakers, giving them a chance to thrive.

Kevin Friesen hails from the Canadian prairies, but found himself head first in an acting/stuntman career by the age of 21, in Vancouver BC. What was supposed to be a long and successful acting career for Kevin, was sneakily intercepted by an unknown skill and passion for directing, perhaps coming out of his own personal understanding as an actor. He quickly learned the ropes working as a director with Boldfish Entertainment on corporate videos and gained further experience on the documentary Paths of Dust and Hope, shot in Mozambique. Kevin later shot and directed corporate videos and short films in Sydney and Siem Reap and after a short film school in Newcastle, directed his finalist awarded short film, The Cookie. Whether it’s acting, directing, writing or just running a few cables on set, Kevin loves the film industry and is keen to see it grow in regional areas making it accessible to the regional communities.  Kevin is known to get 3am script ideas which he pens down and is looking forward to sinking his teeth into a good ‘ole action film in the near future.

Nicole is a Fraser Coast Community ambassador, born in Maryborough and residing in the region for more than 25 years.  She has a wealth of knowledge of our region and is committed to supporting the community of the Fraser Coast. 

With more than 10 years local government experience in various roles; 5 years overseeing the operations of WetSide Waterpark located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, 18 months in Customer Service and for the past 4 years working in the Grants team.  In her current role she administers Council’s Community Grants program and assists in the coordination of Council’s incoming grants and considers herself a Grant nerd. 

Nicole’s only experience relating to the film industry is acting in Hervey Bay High School’s  musicals many years ago where she played the Devil’s jester one year and a Chinamen in another, clearly this shows that she is a bit of a character.  Nicole is enthusiastic to support the local film industry and is excited to learn more about the industry along her journey.