Screen Queensland appoints Ken Crouch as Executive Director, Industry and Audience Development

by FilmInk Staff

Screen Queensland today announced Ken Crouch as Executive Director, Industry and Audience Development, the second recent appointment as the agency strengthens its leadership team.

Ken brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across screen and digital games, creative industries, major events and public sector roles. He joins Screen Queensland from Screen Australia where he has led national initiatives to build industry skills and capacity and support regional growth within the Australian screen sector.

Previously Ken was Chief Executive Officer of Screenworks, leading the non-profit organisation in empowering screen creatives and crew across regional Australia through targeted development programs and industry initiatives. His career spans production, training and creative business development, with a strong commitment to building sustainable career pathways for screen professionals at every level.

In his role as Executive Director, Industry and Audience Development, Ken will lead statewide strategies to strengthen career progression and sector capability. He will oversee Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and Cairns and enhance audience engagement through Screen Culture funding, as well as expanding agency partnerships with education, training, government and industry to grow sector capacity.

Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said that Ken’s appointment reinforces the agency’s commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening industry development.

“Ken brings a wealth of knowledge and an outstanding track record of delivering smart strategies and impactful initiatives that empower practitioners.

“His national perspective, regional experience and passion for building a sustainable and inclusive screen ecosystem makes him an ideal addition to our executive team.”

Ken Crouch said he is honoured to join Screen Queensland during a dynamic period of growth for the state’s creative industries.

“Queensland has long been recognised for its creativity, innovation and strong sense of community. I’m excited by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter for the state’s screen sector.

“Remaining agile and responsive to practitioners’ needs amid broader industry shifts is essential and I look forward to working with the Screen Queensland team, industry partners and creatives statewide to continue driving growth and unlocking new opportunities.”

Ken Crouch will commence his role at Screen Queensland on Monday 8 December, with the executive search supported by EP Australia.

About Screen Queensland
Screen Queensland is the state government-owned agency investing in locally made films, series and digital games, and attracting international and interstate production and post-production. The agency runs career-building initiatives for practitioners around the state and supports film festivals and industry events such as Screen Forever, Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the AACTA Awards and Festival. Screen Queensland also operates Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and Cairns. 

Recently supported productions include Allen, Big Brother, Bluey, The Mosquito Bowl, Wonka: The Golden Ticket, Anaconda, Apples Never Fall, Balls Up, Bear Country, Eden, FING!, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Land of Bad, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season Two), Mortal Kombat 2, Nautilus, Runner, Spa Weekend, Subversion, The Bluff, The Mark, Voltron, Audrey, Beast of War, Black Snow, Boy Swallows Universe, Darby and Joan, Dangerous Animals, Deadloch (Season Two), Dreaming Big, How to Make Gravy, Love is in the Air, Posthumous, Rock Island Mysteries, Spit, Strait to the Plate, Tastes of the Tropics, Troppo, The Lost Tiger, Two Years Later and You, Always. Digital games include Capes, Catto’s Post Office, Cities: Skylines – Remastered, Go-Go Town!, LEGO® Party!, Max Mustard, Momento, Mowing Mazes, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, Unpacking, Servonauts and Carmen Sandiego.