FOUNDER / CEO

Emma is the Founder and CEO of Apple Box Studio. Previously, Emma worked as Program Manager at Wide Angle Tasmania for over seven years, interspersed with work as a Creative Producer for her production company Ten Past Three Productions, developing her own web & TV series and feature film projects, including web series “Dear God.”
Emma has worked in the Tasmanian screen sector since 2012, in a variety of roles including Runner, Casting Assistant, Production Secretary, Production Manager, Assistant Director, Producer and Executive Producer, and has even turned her hand to acting a few times. Emma has worked on TVC’s, art installations, short and feature length films, web and TV series. She has 5 teenagers and 4 cats at home, loves singing 90s music in the car and anything to do with Christmas.

CHAIR

Under the pseudonym Jared Goldsmith, Jags has been wearing down the boards of Hobart stages for over 20 years. 3 Uni Revues, 9 Shakespeare in the Gardens, several short films and TV commercials, and millions of hours of study burn in the heart of Jags in the shape of a love for the arts that is eternal and ambitious. An actor at heart Jags is also an Acting Coach, Writer, Director, Producer with Sneaky Moose Productions and future Studio Head at 100 Acre Studios. Jags is a dreamer with a plan.

SECRETARY

Finn Clarke is a Tasmanian composer for film, TV, documentaries, and advertising. Nominated for ‘Best Music for an Advertisement’ at the 2024 APRA Screen Music Awards, his credits include “The Raftsmen” (Dogwoof/WildBear Entertainment), “The Platypus Guardian “ (ABC/PBS), and “I’m So Sorry for Your Loss” (ABC).
A co-founder of the Tasmanian Media Composers Collective, Finn has received Music Australia’s 2024 Export Development Fund and the 2023 Regional Screen in LA Scholarship. His music blends classical training at the UTAS Conservatorium of Music with influences from folk, EDM, and experimental sound design, enriched by experience in location sound recording (“Deadloch”, “Muster Dogs”, “Bay of Fires”).
Outside of composing, Finn enjoys hiking, windsurfing, and patting cats.

TREASURER and DEPUTY CHAIR

Lauren brings over 15 years of experience in photography and filmmaking.  After training at an acting school in Los Angeles and working on productions there, she spent four years in Canada acting and filmmaking. 
Lauren founded her own production company, producing, directing and acting in short films. Her acting credits include “This Means War “(with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hardy), “Supernatural”, “Hellcats”, lead roles in independent feature films in Canada and Tasmania, a Canadian web series and local Tasmanian commercials. Upon returning to Tasmania, she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UTAS.
Lauren’s dedication to the creative arts is matched by her valuable understanding of the intersection of finance and the film industry. She brings experience in the financial sector, with a background that includes banking, accounting and financial planning.  As the Treasurer of Apple Box Studio, Lauren is excited and honoured to help connect and support the Tasmanian creative community.

BOARD MEMBER

With a passion for media and communications, Craig commenced his career in television, working for local station TVT6. As well as working behind the scenes, Craig also hosted a children’s television show, “The Cartoon Company”. Craig’s early media career prompted his want to contribute to his local community and greater Tasmania.
Craig was elected to Tasmanian Parliament in 2011 as the Member for Derwent allowing him to encourage the importance of regional media. Craig was the driving force behind the establishment of the Derwent Valley Community Radio Station, TYGA FM. Craig is a board member and hosts a weekly music program.
Craig is thankful for his career in media, which he firmly believes has moulded his opportunities to contribute to the betterment of Tasmania.

BOARD MEMBER

Dean Baron is a Northern Tasmanian game developer who has joined Apple Box Studio to help support their endeavours in the game development community in Tasmania. Having previously served on the Tas Game Makers Board, Dean brings his knowledge and passion to the Apple Box team.

BOARD MEMBER

Yolanda has been working in the film industry since 1997 in both Australia and the UK. She started in theatre in Hobart, studied fashion and moved off the island to pursue her career. Back in Tassie now for more than a decade she works all around the country on various projects as a Costume Supervisor. She believes in the stories Tasmanians have to tell and is keen to support emerging film practitioners whenever she can. Apple Box Studio is a very exciting venture and Yolanda is keen to be involved in this new chapter of Tasmanian film making.