Kristian Eek
—Chair

Kristian is a producer and production manager with over 20 years experience in the NZ feature film and TV commercial industry. While he currently mostly works in commercials, he has worked on several Hollywood blockbusters while also producing and line-producing multiple NZ feature films and short films. His credits include Beyond The Known (Feature - Producer), The Most Fun You Can Have Dying (Feature - Line-Producer) and Manurewa (Short - Producer). Kristian is a current APA (formerly NZAPG) board member. Over the last few years he has worked closely between the industry and Screen Auckland to improve access to and permitting of council controlled locations.

James Brookes
—Deputy Chair

James is one of the founders of Auckland’s Department of Post, and is the post supervisor for up to 15 major film and television productions annually. Over the years he has become known for his collaborative nature, working to ensure that every producer is empowered and enabled to access the best technology, resources and expertise our region has to offer, regardless of scope or budget. James endeavours to unite the screen production community, towards the common goal of working together to create a stronger regional Film sector across Auckland.

David Rowell
—Treasurer

David has worked in the Motion Picture industry for over thirty years, contracting to a variety of US, Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, and French productions. He has worked as Financial Controller, Production Accountant, Production Manager, Production Executive and Production Supervisor for various US Studios including Warner Bros, Viacom, Paramount, Disney, Sony Columbia Tristar, 20th Century Fox, and other independents. From 2000 to 2017, David was an owner and director of Studio West, a successful Motion Picture Production Facility in Auckland.

Morgan Leigh Stewart
—Secretary

Morgan is a film & TV producer based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She's been a part of the Aotearoa screen industry for over 10 years, and has worked across all scales of productions, in festivals (such as MIFF and Doc Edge), for screen organisations (Film Auckland and Screen Auckland) and has run 'The Hot House' production company for the past decade. Morgan has a focus on connection, information, and advocacy for all sectors of the screen industry, and firmly believes in helping others up the ‘ladder’ as she has been helped - through education, information sharing, and official and unofficial mentoring; with the intent that all of this comes together to contribute to a healthy, sustainable, and diverse screen industry for Aotearoa.

Sally Moodabe
—Executive Officer

Sally joined the TMSIN team in 2025, with thirty years experience in the screen industry, she brings with her wide knowledge from her work as a TVC production manager and recently as locations coordinator on international feature films. Her knowledge of the industry and extensive network means she is ideally placed to help Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network reach its goals.

Graham Dunster

Becoming an actors agent has given Graham the opportunity to work with innumerable talented individuals across the industry and to represent many actors and actresses, some of whom have gone on to reap national and international acclaim. Graham kickstarted both the now defunct NZ Agents Guild and its replacement the Actors Agents Association of NZ, of which he is the current chair. He has been a board member of Film Auckland for the past decade.

Taulua Moimoi

Taulua brings to the table over 20 years experience in the Film Industry working with Local and International Film Productions, in Locations; as both a Location Scout and Location Manager. She also brings a love of storytelling, and a passion to see these stories told through Film and Television, and facilitated well, within the Auckland region.

Clayton Tikao

Clayton is a vastly experienced Location Manager and Scout who has worked on numerous prestigious films and TV series. Clayton helps liaise with local communities and builds strong relationships with them that ensure the smooth functioning of various operations on the sets of a film. His incredible experience in alleviating the various complexities involved to bring a film production into fruition is why his expertise is sought after for national productions. An excellent communicator on multiple levels, Clayton also serves on industry working group (IWG) for Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua.

Simon Ambridge

Simon has over 40 years’ experience in New Zealand’s screen industry, spanning a wide range of productions. He was primarily an Assistant Director before becoming a Production Manager in the mid-2000s. Recent projects include Mulan, Minecraft, Heart of the Beast and also Netfilx’s Cowboy Bebop series where he was a Producer. Simon supports a cohesive, growth-focused screen sector in the wider Auckland region.

Katie Kempe

Katie is an accomplished Producer & Line Producer with extensive experience in both film and commercials. Most recently she line produced the USA feature The Wrecking Crew. Katie has a strong background in international advertising production through her company 'Charlie Charlie Kilo' (previously Cherokee Films). For over 25 years she has facilitated high-profile commercial productions and music videos for global brands, collaborating with international agencies and production companies to bring large-scale campaigns to life in New Zealand. Katie is a strong voice in New Zealand’s production industry, she brings her expertise, adaptability, and commitment to excellence to every production, ensuring world-class results.

Tony Johnson

Tony has 45 years experience as a Production Sound Mixer.  His recording career began on local film projects, and over the past two decades he has worked predominantly on international productions.  He is a member of AMPAS and is currently serving his third term on the Academy's Branche Executive Committee.  Tony's dream is for New Zealand to sustain a vibrant screen industry which provides secure, long-term career options that offer a consistent pipeline of work.  He has earned international recognition for sound mixing and brings broad film set experience where he has represented crew on numberous productions.

Grant Baker

Grant is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Images & Sound, one of New Zealand’s longest running post production facilities based in Auckland. Grant has over 40 years experience in the New Zealand film and television industry starting his career at TVNZ as an audio engineer and later editor before becoming a post production supervisor, eventually joining Images & Sound in 1993 where he has worked on numerous feature films and TV drama productions. He dedicated 15 years on the Film Auckland Board from 2009 - 2025, five of those years as Chair.

Alice Shearman

From 2019 - 2023 Alice was a member of the Film Auckland Board, serving as Deputy Chair from 2020 to 2023. Alice is the Executive Director of the New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG). With over 18 years’ experience in the film and television industry, starting at Film Equipment Company (FEC) in Wellington. Previously Alice was the Deputy Chairperson of the Actors Agent's Association of New Zealand (AAANZ) while she was a Screen & Literary Agent for over 9 years.