WHO WE ARE
Embracing ingenuity and integrity
Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories let us share experiences and creates an emotional connection. Stories connect people.
Our purpose is to enable story tellers to tell their stories.
What we are about.
We are about People
- We want our audiences to be engaged
- We aim to provide an enjoyable (and profitable) investment experience.
- We will find and develop talent
- We look out for each other
- We wish to be an enjoyable place to work.
We are here to create value
- We create prosperity,
- for our investors,
- for our employees,
- for our subcontractors,
- for our partners.
- And our audiences are entertained
We are about integrity and respect
- We want to do business with trusted partners.
- Just as we seek trusted partners, we seek to be trusted.
- Trust is built on respect, shared values and experiences.
- We endeavour to make the extra effort.
We are not constrained by the paradigm
- The way it has always been done is not the way it has to be.
- Anyone can have a good idea, we love blue sky thinking.
- We actively look for opportunity.
We are always diligent
- Risks are identified and managed.
- We understand our regulatory environment
- We understand and build the business case before entering a venture
- We do our due diligence prior to entering a deal.
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
THE BOARD
Paul Lawrence
Executive Director and General Manager
Bachelor of Arts (Hons),
Bachelor of Arts (Politics/International Relations)
Paul served in the Australian Army before journeying into academia and later, in emergency services, and risk management in oil and gas.
Paul's foray into film began as an extra in the Australian film Thunderstruck (2004). In the years since Paul has been an active investor in Australian cinema. He holds strong views on the rights and obligations of organisations to protect and respect investors. It is this view that brought his journey to us at Sandalwood Entertainment.
He currently holds two board positions in companies working in the Engineering/Retail and Transport sectors, as well as the General Manager of a private equity property development company.
Paul’s is an investor in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.
Tracie Clark
Director and Advisor Finance Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and B Law) GAICD, CPA, FPA
Tracie is an active Angel investor and investment professional with over 25 years’ experience in investment management, financial services, accounting and business strategy.
After early roles in accounting and investment banking she founded two successful financial services companies. She is the Founder and Director of Plan Smart Financial Services, and currently holds a number of board, investment committee and advisor board roles.
She has a passion for supporting and mentoring future entrepreneurs – Vice chair of Perth Angels and member of Scale investors she has provided support and advice to numerous start-ups from inception to exit.
Tracie is excited by Sandalwood's approach to investment in the Australian Film industry.
Jessica Dyer
Director and Corporate Legal Advisor
Postgraduate Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce,
Jess has 15 years of corporate legal experience and is currently head of legal at a major energy company in Perth. She is dedicated to optimising asset strategy, regulatory and market outcomes for the business.
Jess has led negotiations on major construction projects, advised on complex offtake arrangements, guided business through dispute resolution proceedings and presented to Boards on project structuring and risk analysis.
Jess prides herself on maintaining a calm, solutions orientated approach in all situations and demonstrates that real value can be added by the legal team. Her deep knowledge of business, its drivers and tolerance for risk enables her to deliver an unparalleled level of service as a pro-active strategic advisor and problem solver.
James Maitland
Executive Director and Manager for Strategy and Administrative Services
MAICD
Bachelor of Arts (Business Studies),
Bachelor Info Sys,
Masters of Arts (Strategy and Policy)
James served for over 15 years as an Australian Army Officer, with operational service in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was awarded the US Army Commendation Medal for service with the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters in Kandahar.
His academic qualifications combined with his operational experience, brings strategic and operational planning, organisational management and development, risk management and process-driven discipline to Sandalwood.
James is an investor in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.
Lance Scott
Executive Director and Manager for Business Development
Mr Lance Scott started his first business in April 1993 and it is still running today. He has also been part of and started several successful businesses, always specialising in the provision of services to mainstream industries that have not previously existed. Lance has become a specialist in finding timely solutions to complex problems that simply don’t have a textbook answer.
Lance is also a co-founder of the Barwidgee Aboriginal Corporation and previously served as a director of a Bendigo Bank franchise. Lance is currently the serving President of the Royal United Service’s Institute of Western Australia.
Concurrent to running these enterprises, Lance served with the 10th Light Horse Regiment of the Royal Australian Army (reserve’s) for 13 years.
Lance brings an entrepreneurial mindset to Sandalwood which sets Sandalwood apart from the film making business.
