Mark Millar Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Executive Producer - Film and Television at Alt.vfx - one of Australia's most accomplished visual effects studios. Recent credits include FOE, The Power of the Dog, La Brea, Wolf Like Me, Three Thousand Years of Longing, God's Favourite Idiot, and more.

Sydney, Australia

Mark Millar is Head of Business Development at Alt.vfx, a world-leading visual effects and post-production company with studios in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo.Having built a reputation with an international career in journalism, marketing and media production, Mark moved into a role at animation giants Animal Logic. Later he moved to Alt.vfx in 2016, helping to lift the profile of the company internationally and assisting on the next few years of financial… Show more Mark Millar is Head of Business Development at Alt.vfx, a world-leading visual effects and post-production company with studios in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo.Having built a reputation with an international career in journalism, marketing and media production, Mark moved into a role at animation giants Animal Logic. Later he moved to Alt.vfx in 2016, helping to lift the profile of the company internationally and assisting on the next few years of financial growth.As Head of Business Development, he was instrumental in establishing the company’s film and television departments, working internally and externally to establish a long-term pipeline of work for one of Australia’s leading independent studios.Recently Mark has served as Executive Producer – VFX on Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning feature The Power of the Dog, as well as leading Australian films such as Penguin Bloom and The Dry, alongside multiple episodic series such as Nine Perfect Strangers and Pieces of Her. Already recognised for his creative and business acumen, Mark completed his Masters Degree in Screen Business at AFTRS in 2022, while helping to launch SteelBridge Studios in Brisbane, Alt.vfx’s brand new VFX production studio encompassing motion capture and virtual production capabilities. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Alt is a state ­of-the-art post ­production studio specializing in visual effects and design for film and television. The company has won international awards from Cannes Lions, Adfest, Mobius, CLIO, London International and D&AD. Other achievements include NextStage, Spikes Asia, AWARD Awards, ADSTAR, Cresta and EPICA. Alt.vfx won Best VFX Studio in Asia-Pacific and Africa at the Ciclope International Festival of Craft in 2013, 2014 and 2015.Alt.vfx were honoured to be the… Show more Alt is a state ­of-the-art post ­production studio specializing in visual effects and design for film and television. The company has won international awards from Cannes Lions, Adfest, Mobius, CLIO, London International and D&AD. Other achievements include NextStage, Spikes Asia, AWARD Awards, ADSTAR, Cresta and EPICA. Alt.vfx won Best VFX Studio in Asia-Pacific and Africa at the Ciclope International Festival of Craft in 2013, 2014 and 2015.Alt.vfx were honoured to be the Queensland Small Business of the Year 2014 by the Queensland Trade and Investment Corporation. Other awards include the Ethnic Business Award for a small business in 2015, Queensland Small to Medium Sized Exporter of the Year 2013, Supreme Exporter of the Year 2013. In 2015, Alt.vfx won the Creative Industries Award at the Queensland and National Export Awards. http://www.altvfx.com Show less

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

• Took charge of group social media, increasing followers by more than 100 percent in 12 months with zero investment• Managed and coordinated international media visits to studio, alongside content approval with major studios• Launched internal staff newsletter, building and coordinating design and editorial teams• Managed company involvement in major cultural events, such as Graphic Festival and Oz Comic-Con• Directed video shoots, including interviewing and follow up editing… Show more • Took charge of group social media, increasing followers by more than 100 percent in 12 months with zero investment• Managed and coordinated international media visits to studio, alongside content approval with major studios• Launched internal staff newsletter, building and coordinating design and editorial teams• Managed company involvement in major cultural events, such as Graphic Festival and Oz Comic-Con• Directed video shoots, including interviewing and follow up editing • Directed event planning for internal events for 350+ staff• Generated copy for press releases, company announcements and company-wide intranet Show less

• Worked across 5 international technology brands simultaneously - Tannoy, Lab.gruppenand Lake, White Acoustics and Tannoy Residential• Researched global success stories and placing in relevant publications worldwide• Pioneered group social media function and brand voice - increased Facebook followers by over 200%• Spearheaded brand impact across multiple platforms• Launched video capability and YouTube presence for 4 brands• Took responsibility for all web updates via… Show more • Worked across 5 international technology brands simultaneously - Tannoy, Lab.gruppenand Lake, White Acoustics and Tannoy Residential• Researched global success stories and placing in relevant publications worldwide• Pioneered group social media function and brand voice - increased Facebook followers by over 200%• Spearheaded brand impact across multiple platforms• Launched video capability and YouTube presence for 4 brands• Took responsibility for all web updates via bespoke CMS• Global contact point for distributors and press• Travelled extensively to gather video and photography from important customers• Managed global press list to increase press impact for all brands in print and online• Face of the brands at worldwide events and trade shows Show less

• Sourced and maintained a national network of contributors• Managed all logistics for every issue - passes, photographers, copy deadlines, flat plans• Shot and edited original video content that was widely shared and distributed across socialmedia platforms• Launched several new sections over the duration of my tenure• Represented magazine at international events and music festivals

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Single handedly ran national magazine on behalf of Ministry of Defence• Editorial responsibility across magazine and yearbook• Managed high-profile relationships across industry and Government• Project managed magazine redesign• Sourced and maintained diverse network of contributors• Instrumental in maintaining such quality that magazine contract was extended twice• Awarded ‘Features Writer of the Year’ by National Security and Resilience Consortium• Represented… Show more • Single handedly ran national magazine on behalf of Ministry of Defence• Editorial responsibility across magazine and yearbook• Managed high-profile relationships across industry and Government• Project managed magazine redesign• Sourced and maintained diverse network of contributors• Instrumental in maintaining such quality that magazine contract was extended twice• Awarded ‘Features Writer of the Year’ by National Security and Resilience Consortium• Represented publication at major trade shows and events• Video news presentation for sister site, Government Opportunities• Services retained under freelance agreement after leaving Show less

• Took magazine from small free sheet to award-winning MI title, one of the most commerciallysuccessful in the country• Launched and maintained a range of new sections• Sourced and managed a national network of contributors• Spear-headed editorial direction• Worked alongside art director for redesign concept• Acted as editor in editor’s absence• Launched and managed group social media strategy

Freelance press officer for electronic music label. Co-ordinated and executed a national campaign for an unknown act that saw spreads in Rock Sound, NME, DJ Magazine, The News Of the World, and more.

• Launched high-profile, quarterly Scottish lifestyle title - Word’s Out• Drove editorial direction across all sections• Managed a small team of staff including journalists, photographers and designers• Helped increase sales revenue by editorial quality and profile of magazine• Editorial responsibility for 6 Entertainment Guides across the country• Ensured high level of accuracy and timeline management

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Launched SPX - a 250,000 circulation free sheet on behalf of Strathclyde Police• Launched Upbeat - Strathclyde Police internal newspaper• Drove editorial direction across both titles• Sourced, managed and maintained large network of high-profile contributors• Represented publications at events and meetings

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Adapted easily across different roles and responsibilities• Enhanced editorial quality and interdepartmental relationships• Used extensive contact list to launch entertainments and music sections• Focused and committed to each section and role• Represented publication at high profile events and meetings• Quickly rose to senior editorial level

Master Of Arts - Ma, Screen Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism, With Distinction

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