DaveGibson
- Producer
Dave Gibson is one of New Zealand's most experienced producers. Under his command, company Gibson Group made programmes for local and international audiences for over three decades. In 2012 Gibson was made an Officer of NZ Order of Merit for services to the screen industry; in 2014 he sold his shares in Gibson Group, and began a four-year stint as Chief Executive of the NZ Film Commission.
Screenography
Biography
In late 2013 the NZ Film Commission announced Dave Gibson's appointment as its new Chief Executive. It was a key moment in the career of one of New Zealand's busiest producers. After more than three decades of diverse screen production, the man who founded the company sold his shares to a group of Gibson Group senior staffers.
Awards
2012 Officer of the New Zealand Order of New Zealand Merit (ONZM)
For services to the film and television industry
2009 Australian Film Institute Awards
Nominated for Best Children's Drama (with Paula Boock, Donna Malane, and Sue Taylor): Time Trackers
“We kind of like to make what we like to make, which is probably a strength and a weakness. From a business point of view it might be a weakness. From a point of view of having fun and lasting in the business and not getting burnt out and disillusioned, I think it's really important that you do things that push your button.”
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