CEO Kelly Martin Honoured as Industry Champion
South Pacific Pictures is proud to share that CEO Kelly Martin has received the Industry Champion Award at the 28th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards.
Kelly Martin, one of New Zealand television’s most influential executives, has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to local screen production and decades of championing New Zealand stories and talent. As CEO of South Pacific Pictures, Martin has overseen an impressive slate of productions including Shortland Street, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Ms. X, 800 Words and Westside. Her influence on the industry extends back to her tenure as Director of Programming at TV3, where she championed groundbreaking local hits including Outrageous Fortune, bro’Town and 7 Days, helping redefine the possibilities for New Zealand drama and comedy.
The prestigious Spada awards recognise the people driving New Zealand storytelling, creating opportunities for emerging talent and helping build a strong, diverse and sustainable screen industry. Spada Executive Director Sandy Gildea said this year’s recipients exemplified this creativity, leadership and determination:
“The Spada Awards celebrate the people who make a real difference to our industry - through the stories they champion, the opportunities they create and the talent they help bring through. This year’s recipients represent different stages of that journey, but they share a commitment to great storytelling, nurturing talent and creating opportunities. Their achievements reflect the depth of talent in our sector and the importance of continuing to invest in its future.”
