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SAFC announces new staff appointment
15 June 2026
The South Australian Film Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of highly experienced film and television producer, executive producer and screen industry leader Jeanie Davison as SAFC Production Executive (Inbound & Studios).
With an international career spanning development, production and screen sector strategy, Jeanie comes to the SAFC from Screen Careers, where as Head of Business Development she worked closely with domestic and international studios, production companies and Location Offset-supported incoming productions to build workforce capability and industry pathways across the Australian screen sector.
Previously, Jeanie held senior executive roles with Screen Australia, Screenworks and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), as well as management positions as Head of Factual and Head of Development for leading independent production companies in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. She spent a decade based in London producing programs and films for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and Channel 5, and has developed, produced and executive produced projects for major domestic and international broadcasters and platforms including Discovery, History Channel, National Geographic, Netflix, ABC, Seven Network Australia, TVNZ and TV3 New Zealand.
As Production Executive (Inbound & Studios), Jeanie will focus on inbound production through leading the operation of Adelaide Studios, increasing South Australia’s capacity, capability and attraction and developing the state’s screen workforce. The role works alongside the Production Executive (SA Led), providing a holistic support framework for all screen projects filming and undertaking post production and visual effects work in the state.
SAFC Acting CEO Leanne Saunders said: “The SAFC is delighted to welcome Jeanie Davison, who brings with her a wealth of international and national screen industry experience. Her expertise in production, workforce development ad industry engagement will strengthen our ability to support inbound productions, grow local capability and ensure Adelaide Studios continues to play a central role in the state’s screen success.”
Jeanie Davison said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the SAFC at a time of such strong momentum for screen production in the state. South Australia’s earned an outstanding reputation as a world-class production destination with exceptional crews, facilities and creative talent, and I’m excited to be relocating to Adelaide to work with the SAFC team and industry partners to help attract and support more productions across the state.”
Jeanie takes over from Georgia Humphreys-Yuan, following the completion of Georgia’s 12-month contract in the role, with Georgia returning to her work in the local industry as a producer at Corner Table Productions.
“On behalf of the SAFC, I’d like to thank Georgia for her significant contribution to the organisation during her time here, and in helping to establish and shape this important role. We thank her for her dedication and expertise, and look forward to seeing her continue to make an impact as a producer in South Australia’s screen industry,” Leanne said.
Jeanie commences in the role from today, and will be based at Adelaide Studios.