Ann Megalla

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Co-Founder and Story Alchemist @ Wayfinder+
Australia
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
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About Ann Megalla

Ann Megalla is an AACTA award-winning producer based in Australia, recognized for her ability to showcase captivating factual entertainment and branded experience content that shapes our world.As a seasoned broadcast professional, producing, writing, and directing, her work has been broadcast domestically and globally on prominent networks and digital platforms including ABC TV, SBS, Nine Network, Nat Geo, BBC/UKTV, and ITV (UK). Her recent works include the AACTA award-winning documentary series Strong Women, Art Works, and That Pacific Sports Show for ABC.As a commercially savvy media executive and coach, Ann collaborates with independent storytellers, production houses, and entrepreneurs to help them realize their creative vision and pursue strategic partnerships. In addition, Ann is an accomplished educator teaching Screen Business and Production at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and fostering the next generation of screen media professionals.Ann was selected as a "One to Watch" by the Screen Producers Association in 2017 and won the Professional Development Award with an SBS development deal, later being recognized for her creative ambition and business acumen in the creative industries through the SBS Talent Escalator program in 2018.Before entering the world of documentaries, Ann honed her skills over a decade as a Senior Creative Producer, directing innovative, effective, and high-quality on-air promotional and branding campaigns for some of the world’s most well-known and beloved content brands. Her work earned her multiple PROMAX/BDA Awards.Ann is deeply committed to promoting screen diversity, both on and off camera, and welcomes collaborations that bring together people, purpose, and creativity to each project.

Ann Megalla's Current Company Details
Wayfinder+

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Co-Founder and Story Alchemist
Australia
Ann Megalla Work Experience Details
  • Wayfinder+
    Co-Founder And Story Alchemist
    Wayfinder+
    Australia
  • Australian Film Television And Radio School
    Discipline Lead Of Production
    Australian Film Television And Radio School Jan 2024 - Present
  • Australian Film Television And Radio School
    Acting Subject Lead Of Production
    Australian Film Television And Radio School Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Australian Film Television And Radio School
    Lecturer
    Australian Film Television And Radio School Aug 2022 - Sep 2023
    Bachelor of Arts: Screen Production lecturing screen business and screen production.
  • Screen Illawarra
    Board Member
    Screen Illawarra Feb 2023 - Present
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Producer-Director That Pacific Sports Show
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Dec 2021 - Present
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Producer - Strong Women
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Mar 2019 - Dec 2021
    AATA Award 2021 - Best Short Form Entertainment. 3x30 min sports documentary series about powerful and resilient women who support and empower each other while becoming Australia's strongest women. Complimentary 'Strong Body, Strong Mind' social impact campaign engages with women and girls to participate in physical activity for health and wellbeing. Eye for identifying opportunities for new content across broadcast & online platforms for the Australian and International TV landscape. Key negotiations with the broadcaster, screen agencies, distribution markets, philanthropic partners & brand sponsorships.
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Producer-Director Art Works S1
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
    Art Works is a weekly show dedicated to exploring the full spectrum of the arts in Australia. Hosted by arts broadcaster Namila Benson, Art Works will reset the national artistic conversation featuring a palette of ideas for everyone. Highly resilient team player and original creative ideas generator crafting a range of subject areas and tones. Able to work in a high-pressure environment and 'think quick' problem-solving skills while working simultaneously across multiple stories at various stages of production.
  • Am Media
    Producer And Founder At Am Media
    Am Media Oct 2007 - Present
    Australia & International Markets
    Development and Production Executive consultant for tv broadcast, feature film, corporate, and non-profit sectors. I direct clients on how to use the power of film production, online video, digital marketing, and social media to entertain, educate and connect with their audience. Specialize in documentary and factual entertainment content origination, writing, pitching, budgets, production, and compliance.As a development consultant for independent producers, I assess and identify opportunities for market placement and assist in conducting deep and compelling pitch materials to take to market. Bring an established network of commissioners, screen agencies, and foundations. Key Production Companies & Broadcasters include: ABC, Nine Network, CJZ, SBSTV, National Geographic Channel, UKTV/BBC Studios (AU) and publishing house Queensland Magazines.
  • Special Broadcasting Service (Sbs) Australia
    Rebel With A Cause Series
    Special Broadcasting Service (Sbs) Australia Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
    Senior Field Producer.Rebel With A Cause 4-part series. Produced by Inkey Media for NITV.
  • Media Stockade
    Back To Nature Series
    Media Stockade Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
    ABC 'Back To Nature' 8x30 Series release in 2021
  • Nine
    Giving Life Series
    Nine Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
    8 x 30 min branded medical series for Australian Red Cross, Lifeblood. The docudrama series tells the story of both Australia’s blood donors and their recipients, as their coming together changes both lives. We also share the stories of organ transplant recipients who have been given a second chance at life because of the generosity of a stranger.
  • Cjz
    Go Back To Where You Come From Live S4
    Cjz May 2018 - Oct 2018
    Over three nights, a group of Australians embark on a journey to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Their stories unfold through a mix of documentary, reality, and live crosses to participants on-the-ground.
  • Queensland Magazines
    Video And Content Producer
    Queensland Magazines Jul 2014 - Dec 2017
    Brisbane, Australia
    Collaborating on improving digital content & online video strategy Queensland Magazine’s three lifestyle journals: The West End Magazine, Indulge Magazine and Highlife Magazine. To improve online performances, I focused on shifting the traditional publishing business model to a content-let marketing & advertising strategy designed for reaching wider online audiences. Our small, innovative team devised image, video and written content distribution plans across all digital channels (eDMs, web, and social); improved website usability + visibility; SEO & SEM; identified unique Ad content opportunities across channel streams; and created an effective social media strategy.Established and manages a collaborative program for student filmmakers from Griffith University’s Live Lab and SAE Creative Media Institute Brisbane Campus in conjunction with Queensland Magazines as part of my passion to help young people kick-start their careers in the industry.
  • Altcity - Startup Community
    Workshop Educator, Facilitator
    Altcity - Startup Community Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
    Beirut, Lebanon
    In honor of International Migrants Day and International Human Rights Day, I developed and facilitated a seven-week photography workshop, exhibition, and online multimedia website in collaboration with a group of migrant domestic workers. The project focused on changing the narrative of domestic-help and modern slavery in Lebanon.The initiative involved workshop study planning, implementation and management;Multimedia content production; website design; media strategy; exhibition coordination; and team management.A first of its kind in Lebanon, the campaign successfully captured the attention of print media, social media, and advocacy groups. This social awareness campaign is a clear example of how NGOs can successfully demonstrate co-narrative design, visual literacy, and ethnographic inquiry in a Human Rights' campaign strategy.
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    Senior Creative Producer
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2009 - 2011
    Sydney, Australia
    Produced on air marketing promotions and channel branding for ABC1, ABC2 and ABCME (Previously ABC4Kids) Comprehensive experience in script writing, production, graphic design, talent and voice-over direction.The role also required working closely with the Marketing & Programming departments for specific campaigns. High-level creative and production standards were adhered to while respecting brand values and delivering on time and budget.
  • National Geographic
    Producer-Director
    National Geographic 2007 - 2009
    Sydney, Australia
    Working for Nat Geo Australia to produce in-house content for the world's most loved National Society TV brand was a thrilling adventure. I had the opportunity to contribute to all areas of the production to producer 6x7min series 'Follow the Whales' and 3x7 min series 'World Solar Challenge'.Responsible for all expedition planning, production and post-production. This included route research, planning, liaison, management of all travel requirements and the implementation of a local ground support network. Plus, the organisation of various events associated with the production. Researching, writing, directing and editing content for on-air and online; managing micro-websites including interface and content design.
  • Indepdendent Documentary Films
    Associate Producer & Researcher
    Indepdendent Documentary Films 2003 - 2009
    Sydney, Australia
    Associate producer and researcher on award-winning documentary projects with some of Australia's best, award-winning storytellers including veteran filmmaker Nick Torrens on AFI winning television series Liberal Rules: The Politics that Changes Australia (SBSTV), and multi-award winning director Wayne Coles-Janess for In The Shadow of the Palms (ABCTV).
  • Bbc Studios
    Senior Promotions Producer
    Bbc Studios 2003 - 2008
    Sydney, Australia
    As Senior Promotions Producer for UKTV/BBC Studios (AU) I wrote and directed promotional campaigns for television, web, print and radio and directed shoots with local and international stars.I created competitions that made use of sponsorship and built brands; wrote, produced and video-edited interstitials; and produced tailor made sales & presenter reels in order to gain sponsorship, partnership and interest in Channel’s programming blocks and productions.AWARDS:2008 World Gold PROMAX NY ‘Emmerdale the Murder Game’ 2008 Gold PROMAX AUS/NZ ‘Emmerdale the Murder Game’2005 World Silver PROMAX NY ‘UKTV Sales Marketing Reel” 2003 ASTRA Marketing/Promotions Award ‘The Office’ campaign
  • Itv
    Creative Services Producer
    Itv 2001 - 2002
    London, United Kingdom
    Formally GMTV, Good Morning Britain is UK's #1 Live News & Entertainment Breakfast Programme. It was a unique position to be a promo producer on the newsroom floor. I created news headline promotions, station ids, brand image campaigns; and directed shoots with personality profiles including GMTV presenters and UK celebrities.I was effective working in a fast-paced, high-pressured, newsroom floor environment where change is ever constant. Topical headlines for promotion were decided and delivered in a three or four hour turn around.
  • Uktv Bbc
    Junior Promotions Producer
    Uktv Bbc 1998 - 2000
    Sydney, Australia
    I was given the very rare opportunity to experience a television channel in its infancy and witness an international Television Brand being adapted to suit local market, succeeding to Top 5 ratings channels on FOXTEL.I was fortunate to travel to the UK to co-direct promo shoots with leading actors from top rating shows The Bill, Casualty & Family Affairs. Upon my return, I devised and developed programme specials for Top Of The Pops with British pop stars touring Australia and competition spots to increase UKTV’s younger demographic audience.AWARDS:1999 PROMAX award Australia/NZ ‘Prisoner’ Promotion 1998 PROMAX Emerging Promo Producer Award
  • Nine Network Australia
    Production Coordinator
    Nine Network Australia 1996 - 1998
    Sydney, Australia
    Working for this thriving in-house TV and Radio Commercial Unit, I gained solid production skills by assisting three directors in administrative duties including: pre-production planning, sourcing crew, talent, and film locations; supervising post-production at off-site production studios; and liaising with Nine Network Sales Force.Highlights in this role included my first directing debut on small budget productions for direct advertisers and program sponsors; producing sponsorship billboards and competition spots; and overhauling the redundant paper archiving system and consolidating it into an online database.

Ann Megalla Skills

Video Production Television Multimedia Video Editing Digital Media Social Media Social Media Marketing Video Broadcast Storytelling New Media Documentaries Media Production Creative Direction Content Strategy Web Video Editing Producing Short Films Broadcast Production Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Project Management Problem Solving Media Producer Financial Creative Writing Diversity And Inclusion Story Multi Platform Adobe Premiere Pro Production Management Communication Project Delivery Start Ups Copywriting Digital Video Media And Entertainment Proposal Writing Concept Development Business Networking Brand Strategy Budget Management Production Processes Time Management Resource Allocation Client Relations Interpersonal Skills Video Post Production Audio Post Production

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Ann Megalla works for Wayfinder+

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Ann Megalla's current role is Co-Founder and Story Alchemist.

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Ann Megalla attended University Of Technology, Sydney, Macquarie University, Academy Of Photogenic Arts.

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