Chris is the Deputy CEO of the NZFC, representing the organisation in Government and International Relations roles. He also heads the Co-Production and Incentives team, overseeing New Zealand's official co-production program, the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR), and the NZFC’s international relations function. Chris is responsible for fostering creative and commercial collaborations between New Zealand producers and the international marketplace. He brings prior experience in development and production for 100 Meter Films in Tokyo, alongside screenwriting, production, and business development roles in New Zealand.