Jack Christian | |
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Occupation(s) | Producer Writer Director |
Years active | 2000–present |
Organization | CEO Filmology Finance CEO Filmology Features Chairman of the Australian Film Institute Chairman of the Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts Member ofContentsInternational Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |
Known for | The Infernal Machine The Beast Within Run Rabbit Run Dead Guy Everything I Never Did |
Jack Christian is a film and television showrunner, producer, writer and director. He has received critical acclaim for his work in screen entertainment, including two Emmy Award nominations.
Christian is known most recently for his work on the feature films Killing Faith starring Guy Pearce and Bill Pullman, the Michael Shannon, Eva Longoria dark comedy Dead Guy, horror feature The Beast Within starring Kit Harington, Mercy Road, The Infernal Machine , Sarah Snook horror Run Rabbit Run , comedy Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose starring Simon Pegg, spy actioner Chief of Station , the Diane Keaton lead comedy Arthur's Whisky , action thriller Classified, the Netflix series Dive Club, as well as the Amazon crime series, Troppo . [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Christian is Founder and CEO of global film and television production and finance company Filmology Finance, and its production arm, Filmology Features. He is the chairman of the Australian Film Institute and the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. [7]
It was announced on April 22, 2024, that Christian is producing upcoming Mckenna Grace YA feature film, Everything I Never Did. [8]
Year | Title | Film / Series | Role |
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2012 | Conspiracy 365 | Series | Consultant Producer |
2013–2015 | Heart&Soul | Series | Executive Producer |
2014–2017 | Get Ace | Series | Showrunner / Producer / Director |
2020 | Never Too Late | Film | Executive Producer |
Black Water: Abyss | Film | ||
2021 | Great White | Film | |
Dive Club | Series | ||
2022 | Seriously Red | Film | |
Love in Bloom | Film | ||
The Reef: Stalked | Film | Producer | |
The Infernal Machine | Film | Executive Producer | |
2022–2024 | Troppo | Series | |
2023 | Run Rabbit Run | Film | |
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose | Film | Producer | |
Mercy Road | Film | Executive Producer | |
2024 | Arthur's Whisky | Film | Executive Producer |
5lbs of Pressure | Film | ||
Chief of Station | Film | ||
Classified | Film | ||
The Beast Within | Film | Producer | |
2025 | Killing Faith | Film | Executive Producer |
It Will Find You | Film | ||
TBA | Dead Guy | Film | Producer |
TBA | Red Rock Run | Film | Executive Producer |
TBA | Everything I Never Did | Film | Producer |
TBA | The Florist | Film | Executive Producer |
Jack Christian joined the board of the Australian Film Institute (AFI) in 2020. The AFI governs the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), an organization established in 2011 to honor excellence in film, television, and screen arts through its annual awards. Christian became chairman on November 20, 2023. He assumed a pivotal role in steering AACTA's mission to promote Australia screen storytelling worldwide. In a statement on his appointment, he said, “I am profoundly honoured and humbled to take on the role of Chairperson for the AFI AACTA. This Academy represents the pinnacle of cinematic and television artistry in Australia, and it's a privilege to be given an opportunity to shape its direction and future.” [9]
Under his leadership, the AACTA Awards relocated to the Gold Coast, Australia in 2024, hosted by Rebel Wilson, and continued in 2025 with Russell Crowe, AACTA President since 2020, as host. Christian also spearheaded the expansion of the AACTA Festival, a public event launched in 2024 alongside the awards. The festival grew into a five-day celebration at the Home of the Arts (HOTA), drawing over 10,000 attendees in 2025 with premiere screenings, industry panels, workshops, and masterclasses led by directors such as Leigh Whannell, George Miller, and Michael Gracey. Christian’s leadership has elevated the awards into a globally celebrated industry season, attracting stars like Henry Cavill, Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Guy Pearce, and Ron Howard boosting AACTA’s stature on the world stage. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]