May 2025
Earlier this month, CATO Location Services, MD Kieran Cato, alongside Operations Manager Anna Rosa and Senior Account Manager Kate Bennett, had the pleasure of heading to the Gold Coast to take part in Screen Producers Australia’s (SPA) Screen Forever 2025 — one of the nation’s premier industry gatherings for screen professionals. Held annually, Screen Forever continues to offer unmatched opportunities for connection, collaboration, and conversation within the Australian film, television, and content production space. Screen Forever is supported by Queensland Government, through Screen Queensland.
A highlight for CATO was the exclusive client networking evening they co-hosted alongside valued partners TAG and Count Out Loud. Now in its second year, the mixer is fast becoming a must-attend fixture on the SPA week calendar. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with producers, production managers, and screen professionals from across Australia.
You can read more about this event below.
It’s been a whirlwind May for the Production team at TAG, with a calendar packed full of major industry events and memorable moments that reflect the strength of Australia’s screen sector.
Alli Pratt, Director of Production at TAG shared her thoughts on the biggest month for production.
TAG was a key sponsor at this year’s Gold Coast Film Festival for 2025. Several TAG Staff were able to attend numerous events including the Festival Awards held at Movie World on the 1st May. I attended alongside my colleagues Prue Kennedy (Senior Account Manager) and Lauren Gainey (Commercial Director). As proud sponsors of the festival, TAG was honoured to present the Gold Coast Screen Professional of the Year Award, which was awarded to the incredible Kylie Lovedale.
There’s something inspiring about being surrounded by creatives who work so tirelessly to bring stories to life. At TAG, our role is to make the logistics easier – providing seamless travel solutions so that producers, crews and talent can stay focused on what truly matters: storytelling.
I also attended the Screen Forever Conference on the Gold Coast from 6 – 8 May, joined by Prue Kennedy again. It was a busy few days of meaningful one-on-one meetings and inspiring speakers. Screen Forever continues to be one of the most valuable gatherings for our industry in Australia.
TAG recently co-hosted a client networking event with our trusted partners Cato Location Services and Count Out Loud, bringing together valued clients and collaborators for an evening of drinks, great food, and meaningful connection. Now in its second year, the mixer is fast becoming a must-attend fixture on the SPA week calendar.
Adding to the momentum, TAG was incredibly proud to be named Services and Facilities Business of the Year for our work on the Australian feature film How to Make Gravy at the 23rd Annual Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards on the 8th May.
The award was accepted by our Chief Revenue Officer, Shane Barr, with myself and Prue Kennedy by his side. The ceremony, held at The Star Theatre and hosted by beloved Aussie comedian, writer, actress and director, Nina Oyama, was a celebration of the depth and diversity of talent in Australia’s screen industry. To be recognised in this space is a massive honour – and a testament to the hard work of our global TAG team in supporting the production community.
Finally, TAG hosted a table at the Women in Film Lunch on the 9th May, with Shane Barr and Prue Kennedy representing TAG. The event celebrated influential women in Australia’s film industry and aims to elevate the profile of women in Queensland’s film industry, while shaping a narrative that will inspire future generations.
Are you in the film and entertainment industry? Wanting to join an exclusive industry networking event? Contact us
The latest Australian Original drama series, Narrow Road To The Deep North, wrapped production in New South Wales back in February 2024. The five part Amazon Prime Video series is set to make waves when it launches on the streaming service in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada later this month.
Since achieving Carbon Neutral status, we’ve remained committed to sustainability, making strategic investments to future-proof our operations. Recently, we made meaningful strides in our sustainability journey with the introduction of two new Electric vehicles (EV)- another step in reducing emissions, cutting operational costs, and enhancing efficiency in transporting Traffic Management equipment across Sydney.
The latest series from Easy Tiger Productions and Chaser Digital, ‘Optics’ has premiered on ABC TV and ABC iview. Created by Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst (The Feed, Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story) with The Chaser’s Charles Firth, ‘Optics’ blends sharp wit and corporate satire.
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