FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT

Paul Wiegard is founder and managing director of Melbourne-based Madman Entertainment alongside Tim Anderson.
Australian-owned theatrical and home entertainment distribution, rights management and production company has more than 100 employees and is committed to feature documentaries, world cinema and quality Australian movies. Kenny and Animal Kingdom are its two biggest local hits and That Sugar Film is the most commercially successful local documentary ever. The company is gearing up for the release of Jasper Jones. Right now it’s big theatrical hit is New Zealand picture Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Paul’s executive producer credits include The Turning, The Hunter and Balibo. He is a board member of the Melbourne International Film Festival, Australian Home Entertainment Distributors Association and Chairperson – Australian Independent Distributors Association.