Matthew Mudford is an advisor in KPMG’s Auckland Performance practice. He works with a range of clients in process and strategy improvement, including large corporates, iwi and exporting businesses. Matthew brings several years of experience on a range of Māori and not-for profit boards. Outside of the professional environment, he enjoys watching and playing sports, as well as film and music. His iwi affiliations are: Te Rarawa and Ngāpuhi.

Alecia McCulloch is the Managing Director of Fantail Finances – an Auckland accounting firm geared exclusively to the creative industries. In addition to tax and production-based accounting, she specialises in business strategy and operations and has several years of board experience with not-for-profits. Alecia holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Auckland where she graduated Beta Gamma Sigma in 2012. She has a deep love of cinema, art, theatre and music.

Paddy Buckley started out as a media/technology lawyer in London before moving to New Zealand and launching the country’s first SVOD service in 2012. He has deep experience with all matters relating to video streaming, content licensing and technology and is now a media consultant to local and international clients. Paddy is Chair of the Show Me Shorts Business Development Committee and loves all kinds of movies.

Georgia Bates is an employment and industrial relations specialist, who has spent the past 15-years working as a lawyer in a range of roles in private practice, corporate consulting, and in-house for public sector unions. She has provided front-end advisory, dispute resolution, and advocacy services for a range of clients and has operational experience partnering with organisations to provide strategic advice to drive robust decision-making; navigate risk; and build internal capability. She has a lifelong interest in music, art, and film. She is currently running an Architectural design practice with her partner; parenting two joyfully rambunctious children; and working in an industrial advisory capacity in the health sector. She holds a conjoint Bachelor of Law and Arts degree (History/ Politics) from the University of Auckland.

Luke Bodle is a senior media lawyer with over a decade of industry experience across all aspects of broadcasting, content production, distribution and media regulation both in NZ and the UK. He has a passion for all forms of music and entertainment. Before turning to the dark side, Luke worked in radio after completing a Bachelor of Communications Studies degree from AUT. He is Senior Counsel at Te Reo Tātaki (TVNZ) and primarily advises their content department. When not working or watching something on screen, you’ll find him on a beach hanging out with his family.

Renée Burgers has been part of the Show Me Shorts team since 2013 providing analytical support and as a programmer. She is an experienced Senior Advisor who has been working with Auckland Council for more than a decade. Her current role is Senior Advisor Plans & Programmes for the Local Boards. She holds a BA and a BCom from the University of Auckland.

Gina Dellabarca co-founded Show Me Shorts in 2006, and is the driving force behind the festival. She is an experienced marketing and communications professional and film programmer. Gina is Vice-Chair of the Board for the Short Film Conference – a world-wide organization working to promote the status of the short film and unite the global short film community. Her background includes providing publicity for films, co-owning a cinema, and marketing for major attractions (e.g. Stardome Observatory, Auckland Zoo, Regional Facilities Auckland). In 2019 she was recognised as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the film industry.