Maslow Entertainment
Maslow Entertainment is an Australian film distribution and production development company based in Sydney, founded in 2020 by Marc Wooldridge.
History
[edit]Maslow Entertainment was founded in late 2020 by Marc Wooldridge, who had previously worked for 20th Century Fox International[1][2] in various marketing and distribution roles. He was managing director of the Australasian cinema division for ten years.[3]
The company was named after psychologist Abraham Maslow, whose theory of self-actualisation relates to Wooldridge's aims to enable creatives to reach their full potential both creatively and commercially. After the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he hoped to be part of the revival of cinema in Australia.[1][4]
Description
[edit]Maslow Entertainment, which is also referred to simply as Maslow, is a film distribution and development company based in Sydney, New South Wales.[1] Its main focus is distribution of new releases, particularly independent films, in Australian and New Zealand cinemas[3] and on VOD.[1] Up to 80 per cent of its releases are Australian films, which Wooldridge has called "emotionally and intellectually fulfilling".[5]
Its production development arm is focused on early engagement with Australian filmmakers, and provides feedback on pitch and script feedback, as well as marketing advice and financial analysis.[1] Maslow also provides consultancy services to investors and agencies.[1]
As of June 2026[update], founder Marc Wooldridge is managing director.[6]
Industry activities
[edit]Maslow Entertainment is a host company in the Matched Market Meetings section of the SPA Connect event held by Screen Producers Australia in April 2026 on the Gold Coast.[7]
Notable releases
[edit]By 2026, Maslow had released 40 films, including the 2022 hit horror film Talk to Me, the AACTA Award-winning political thriller The Correspondent, and the 2026 animated feature The Pout Pout Fish.[3] It released the Australian family drama Kangaroo Island in 2025,[8] and the 2026 drama Life Could Be a Dream.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keast, Jackie (22 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge launches own distribution and production development company". IF Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (22 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge, Former Head Of 20th Century Fox Film Distribution In Australia, Launches Maslow Entertainment". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Screen NSW Power Lunch with Marc Wooldridge, Managing Director of Maslow Entertainment". Screen NSW. 22 May 2026. Archived from the original on 5 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (21 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge Launches Australian Distributor Maslow Entertainment". Variety. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ George, Sandy (5 June 2026). "Australian box office set to pass A$1bn in 2025 for the first time since 2019". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "About". Maslow Entertainment. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "Madman Entertainment, CBS Studios, Easy Tiger among first wave of SPA Connect host companies". IF Magazine. 1 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ Vann-Wall, Silvi (18 June 2025). "Kangaroo Island drama gets cinematic release following festival acclaim". ScreenHub Australia. Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ Russell, Stephen A (11 May 2026). "Life Could Be a Dream review: 'genuinely gut-wrenching' Australian drama". ScreenHub Australia. Retrieved 4 June 2026.