October 2024
Kieran Cato, Managing Director of CATO Location Services, joins the board of Screen Careers. A not-for-profit organisation committed to creating, building and sustaining careers for below the line workers, with a mission to support the next generation of screen professionals.
Kieran joins a Board of Directors consisting of industry leaders lead by Chair Chris Oliver Taylor, ABC’s Chief Content Officer, Kate Marks, CEO Ausfilm; Adrian Swift, Head of Content, Production and Development, Channel 9; Will Hamilton, Director, Commercial and Business Operations BBC Studios; and Jackie Emery, Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Flying Bark Productions.
Screen Careers launched in March, backed by VicScreen and Screen Australia with a commitment to a four year funding agreement. Screen Careers is a one-stop online educational platform that creates, builds and sustains careers in the Australian screen industry. Their goal is simple – to recruit more workers, train and induct them so they’re ready for on-set employment and committed to lifelong learning.
Kieran’s commitment to Australian film industry careers started in 2012, when he identified a gap in the market for crew that understood the intricacies of filming and knowledge of set work. Initially established to provide premium support to the Film, TV and Events industries, CATO has since grown into the largest location services company in Sydney. Known for his innovative approach to business, Kieran has led CATO Location Services to become a carbon-neutral company, setting a new standard for sustainability in the industry.
As a Screen Careers board member, Kieran will bring his expertise and critical-thinking to address the Below The Line skills shortage. His leadership will be instrumental in driving Screen Careers’ mission to train, upskill, and support the next generation of screen professionals, creating long-term careers for the next generation joining the Australian film and screen industry.
If you’re searching for a career in the film industry, looking for career growth or education opportunities, join Screen Careers and kickstart your career, or email us at jobs@catolocationservices.com.au
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.
At CATO Location Services, we believe great events are not just about big crowds or bold visuals – they’re about creating experiences that are truly inclusive and welcoming for everyone. As a company deeply rooted in event management, crowd control, and logistics, we know that accessibility is not a “nice to have” – it’s essential.
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