Cassandra Jordan. Photo by Nicolee Fox.

CinefestOZ, the premier film festival organisation in Western Australia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Jordan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cassandra will assume the role on 4 May 2023, succeeding Malinda Nixon, who is stepping down after 14 years of dedicated service.

Cassandra has significant experience in the arts, cultural and events sectors with a track record of success. She has held senior leadership roles at ARTRAGE, which produces FRINGE WORLD and Rooftop Movies, where she oversaw the implementation of a new philanthropic program and managed stakeholders across local, state and federal government, corporate and supply. Cassandra is passionate about the power of film and festivals to inspire and transform communities. She is committed to advancing CinefestOZ’s vision to be a thriving, not-for-profit and sustainable leader in the Australian screen industry by promoting remarkable screen content, bringing together artists, storytellers, and audiences to learn from each other and inspire, educate and support the development of the next generation of storytellers.

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“I am honoured and excited to be joining CinefestOZ,” said Cassandra Jordan. “I have long admired the organisation’s commitment to providing a vital platform for Australian emerging, diverse and established screen practitioners and connecting them with our communities across Western Australia. I look forward to working with the talented team, board, our supporters and community partners to build on the past success of CinefestOZ and achieve an even greater impact in the years ahead.”

The Board of Directors of CinefestOZ would like to thank Malinda Nixon for her tremendous contributions during the last 14 years. She has led the organisation through significant expansion delivering multiple film festivals, the schools program and the industry programs. Her unwavering dedication to creating a leading organisation in the Australian screen industry by promoting remarkable screen content and bringing together artists, storytellers and audiences has left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire us all.

“We are grateful for Malinda Nixon’s exceptional leadership and dedication to CinefestOZ and its mission,” said Margaret Buswell, Chair of CinefestOZ. “Under her guidance, CinefestOZ has grown and thrived. We thank Malinda for all that she has done for our organisation and wish her all the best in the future.”