Image: Julie Eckersley.
Screen Queensland today announced the appointment of Julie Eckersley as Executive Director, Screen Content, joining the agency's executive leadership team.
Julie brings more than 20 years of creative industry experience spanning performance, production and development across television, film and digital media. Her career includes executive roles with SBS and Matchbox Pictures as well as her background in producing, acting, and thought leadership on the future of media. During her time at SBS she was recognised as Commissioner of the Year and commissioned shows such as Four Years Later, Safe Home, While the Men Were Away, Erotic Stories and Swift Street.
As Executive Director, Screen Content, Julie will help shape Screen Queensland's creative direction and reinforce the state's position as a leading destination for screen production across film, television, online content and digital games. She will champion Queensland's screen industry by supporting local storytellers, developing homegrown projects and attracting productions, while delivering opportunities for both emerging and established practitioners across national and global markets.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeneysaid Julie's appointment marks an exciting chapter for the state's screen sector.
"Julie is an exceptional creative with valuable multi-platform experience matched by a deep understanding of our industry's evolution, global trends and the realities of innovation across screen and games.
"Her understanding of both the creative and commercial sides of storytelling make her ideally suited to lead our creative strategy. Julie's proven ability to identify unique voices and develop bold, authentic stories align perfectly with our mission to amplify Queensland-made content on screens around the world."
Julie Eckersley said she is delighted to return to her home state and help nurture Queensland's talent.
"This is an unbelievably exciting time for Queensland as it steps towards the global stage with the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 and I am really looking forward to working with the incredible local creatives as we build and grow the industry for a new media era.
"I'm passionate about supporting our storytellers to build flourishing and sustainable businesses, tell authentic and authored Queensland stories on every platform and connect with audiences around the world. From the Gold Coast to Cairns, the Queensland screen industry has so much to be proud of and I'm honoured to be part of the agency building a future-ready screen sector."
Julie's appointment follows the conclusion of Dr Belinda Burns' tenure as Chief Creative Officer.
The newly created Executive Director roles for Screen Content and Industry and Audience Development reflect the agency's strategic focus on delivering measurable results and building capability, content and career pathways as the state's creative industries look ahead to 2032 and beyond.
Julie Eckersley will commence her role at Screen Queensland on 3 November 2025, with the executive search supported by EP Australia.
