Claire has worked in the entertainment industry for over 16 years. After completing drama and arts studies, she worked her way to the film department of Event/Greater Union becoming a film programmer, where she gained the knowledge, skills and contacts in the distribution, exhibition and film making community. With that experience she moved to Dendy Cinemas where she was the National Film, Content and Programming Manager, gaining more industry knowledge and perspective from the independent landscape.
Claire also became involved with the acquisitions process at Icon Films, taking on the role of Development and Film Acquisitions Manager in tandem with Content Management for the cinema side of the business. Claire also began working with producer Bruce Davey assessing varied material for development.
In 2017 she was offered the role of General Manager of Content for Event Cinemas, where she is focusing on supporting and nurturing Australian and local content, and expanding the film palettes of the Event audiences with interesting and engaging film and content outside of the broader commercial content offerings.