Head of Marketing, Sales and Digital@Adventist Media
Verified
Jared Madden is a Film Producer, Storyteller, and Innovator. His journey spans diverse fields including advertising, education, research, public speaking, and television. Rooted in visual arts, Jared uniquely transitioned into filmmaking. Initially, launching an advertising firm, which he cultivated for a decade. In the early 2000s, he championed new media, notably spearheading Australia's inaugural podcasting conference.
From 2006 Jared lectured in the Bachelor of Visual Communications at Avondale University and in 2009 was appointed the South Pacific Managing Director for Hope Channel Television Network. He expanded the network's reach, fostering local content and launching initiatives across Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Jared was then appointed the Head of Digital and Innovation where he founded a digital innovation team, overseeing the development of a VOD platform, adult education portal, and subscription management system.
At HopeChannel he authored and produced fourteen part documentary series "Beyond the Search," which included more then fourteen hours of studio interviews, two music albums, an online course and a book. The series received a CINE Golden Eagle amongst other awards, and was officially selected by the United Nations for their Global Wake-Up film festival.
Transitioning to his own venture in 2016, Emersive, Jared then pursued his passion for storytelling through film and television. During this time he consulted as co-founder for a healthcare startup that is now a registered not-for-profit charity and sits on their Board.More...
Kyle Portbury
Film Producer@Kyle Portbury Films
Verified
Kyle Portbury is an Emmy award-winning film producer, writer and director. His portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from short films to full-length features. Known for his unique storytelling and creative vision, Kyle has made a significant impact in the film industry. His work is characterized by a strong narrative focus, innovative storytelling techniques, and high production quality. He consistently manages to captivate audiences and deliver compelling stories, making him a sought-after figure in the film industry. In 2024 he was nominated for best direction of a feature film alongside George Miller (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) at the Australian Directors Guild awards.More...