Join us for a special In Conversation with Nicky Weinstock, founder and president of Invention Studios, an independent creative company developing a diverse slate of movies and television series for both major American and international platforms.

In this session, we’ll hear from Nicky on how the Hollywood marketplace has evolved in recent years, increasingly embracing more global tastes. This has opened up opportunities for American and international producers, including those in Australia, to develop film and television projects that translate beyond borders - exciting times, for sure, but also a challenge for those wanting to develop local stories that travel.

Drawing on his experience working currently with a number of TV and movie projects involving Australian creators, Nicky will share his invaluable insights and advice for our local creative industry and in particular those keeping an eye on the global marketplace. We’ll hear from him on the heady balance between creating authentic local stories that resonate with Australian audiences and the necessary elements required to create a project with universal themes and emotions that will appeal beyond Australian shores.

With a strong background in comedy, Nicky will also give us his take on local hit shows like Colin From Accounts and the exciting new comedy incubator program Invention is currently running in Australia devoted to furthering the Australian comedy tradition of classics like Muriel’s Wedding, Kath and Kim and Deadloch.

Nicky Weinstock’s Bio:

With a background in publishing, journalism, communications, as well as being the author of three books, Weinstock has had roles as head of development at Apatow Productions for comedy powerhouse Judd Apatow, where he produced Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers and Pineapple Express, as creative head for Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Productions, and has produced numerous other successful films and shows. Weinstock also helped launch the production company Chernin Entertainment, alongside executive, Peter Chernin.

Weinstock’s impressive CV also includes developing and producing Get Him to the Greek and Bridesmaids; Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora, which was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards; drama series In the Dark, which ran for four seasons on the CW and Netflix; critically acclaimed independent films Dinner in America and Plus One; and the hit, Emmy Award-winning Apple+ series Severance, which he executive produces.

Weinstock is also the founder and president of Invention Studios, an independent creative company developing a diverse slate of movies and television series for both major American and international platforms.

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