Julie Elstone joins Waitemata Films in EP role as co-founder/EP Johnny Blick leaves NZ for London
Julie Elstone is joining Waitemata Films in the role of executive producer as Waitemata Films co-founder and executive producer Johnny Blick departing New Zealand for a new life in London.
Says Blick: “My wife is English and we’ve had a long standing agreement that one day we would return to London and that ‘one-day’ has arrived. However, more importantly, we are very happy to announce that Julie Elstone will take over the helm as executive producer at Waitemata Films.”
Elstone needs no introduction to the local industry having been EP of Silverscreen Australasia and more recently 2011 Axis production company of the year Capital City Films.
Says Elstone: “I’m thrilled to be working with the Waitemata team. Peter Burger & Rob Sarkies both have longform drama projects booked for 2014, so when the Waitemata Boys made contact it was perfect timing. I’m looking forward to working with directors Mike Oldershaw, Gary John and Jamie Campbell and continue to develop their work.”
Says Mike Oldershaw, co-owner: “We are stoked Julie is on board. Her wealth of experience is phenomenal, she’s great fun and passionate about film-making so we are delighted she’s joining us.”
The roster of directors has been refined to refocus on our commitment to being a performance based film company.
Waitemata Films is looking forward to an exciting year ahead as it continues to make traditional TVC’s and ever-increasing digital content workload.
Elstone’s can be reached via email at julie@waitematafilms.co.nz, on her mobile on 021 426 921 or via phone (09) 360 0369.