Created by Mandie Messenger&Mike Kent as a place for independent film makers to come together to produce quality affordable films. Allowing creative freedom for the motion picture veteran to explore&expand their screen skills as well as providing on-set experience for those new to our industry. We teamed up with freelancers & other production businesses to get as much done as possible without funding&prove we have the skills to expand.
Due to success we become ScreenQuest it describes us&our quest to get on screen!
Mandie Messenger Producer of many films&with credits in top positions Filmography Mandie was secretary for the Queensland branch of Women in Film & Television WIFT, a position acquired by vote which provided contact with many industry professionals&institutions. Experienced in front of camera, she is comfortable addressing a crowd&can appreciate the stresses talent go through during filming&delays. As a people person with experience in most departments she co-ordinates the operation of staff smoothly creating a pleasant working environment.
Mike Kent has been a stuntie/extra on many big budget shoots incl. Thorn Birds 2, Flipper & Universal Soldier & has quite a few short film credits too! His crew journey incl. Unit Manager, Vehicles, Grip Assistant&Runner. After being bedridden in an accident he began screenwriting&created a feature script STRAIGHT.
Teresa Redlin is also CEO of ATM one of our fastest growing modelling&casting agencies. Teresa’s team has contacts worldwide & extensive experience in film & television. ATM was involved with casting City Homicide, Underbelly & Neighbours as well as the Nicholas Cage film Knowing. Her work ethic & legal background is invaluable.
Michael Goodman – WRITER/LAWYER did Jackie Chan co-prod
& far too many to list here so take a look at CREDITS
Core Team Members
Andrew Conder – Award winning Cinematographer http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1103291
A trusted Production team is required in the office & production area as image truly IS everything!
We would like Gina Black http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1180974 to line produce & assist this production as she did an outstanding job on her last few productions & has worked with various crew members previously.
Andrews preferred crew include…
Toby Copping - GRIP
Peter Bushby - GAFFER
Vic Kasper – SOUND DESIGN
Grant Nielsen – GAFFER
For stunts we prefer to utilize the Stunt Academy, Colin Handley who has a comprehensive list of credits & can cover all the safety aspects under the direction of international stunt coordinator Greg Sargent – STUNTS
Our armourer is Allan Mowbray from AV Ballistics & did our short film Goatstown
In the general crew positions our selections will be of the same caliber, extremely dedicated & experienced individuals with a proven industry track record assuring the success of our project.
Company Vision & Future
Ever expanding, the potential is only limited by the creative team & we certainly have that area covered!!!
Future growth may include - obtaining more rights to novels to be adapted into movies, back to back filming, self distribution etc. & as we are also associated with Australian talent Management we are a step ahead when it comes to casting & locations & additional production support roles we can expand to...
Current Valuation
approx. $325,000
Exit Opportunity
At completion of each film the investor will be invited to parcipate in the next film OR if investing in the ScreenQuest Slate of films instead of on a project by project basis it would be on the returns of each stage of theatrical distribution... progress payments are made
Ideal Investor
A person who has been an executive producer, someone with a passion for film who wants to learn the process by my side step by step, A silent partner, we are open to any suggestion put forward really