ABOUT
Ann Megalla is an Australian based award winning documentary producer and media executive known for championing stories that portray the resilience of the human spirit for positive change.
Ann is a producer, writer, and director with a reputation for making thought-provoking and engaging documentaries and factual entertainment. Her work has been broadcast throughout the world including ABC TV, SBS, Nine Network, Nat Geo, UKTV, and ITV.
Ann has created and collaborated on a diverse slate of programs, recently, the 2021 AACTA Award-winning sports doco series Strong Women (ABC) and flagship arts program Art Works (ABC).
Commercially astute media executive, Ann champions and steers projects with independent storytellers and startups seeking creative development and strategic partnerships to leverage their product in the Australian and international markets across broadcast, feature film, and digital platforms.
In 2017, Ann was selected for Screen Producers Association ‘Ones to Watch’, winning the Professional Development Award and secured an SBS development deal. She was also selected for the SBS Talent Escalator program in 2018 that recognises creative ambition and business intellect for women of diversity in the creative industries.
Prior to documentaries, Ann honed her craft over a ten-year period as a Creative Producer responsible for producing innovative, effective, high-quality on-air promotional and branding campaigns winning multiple PROMAX/BDA Awards representing some of the world’s biggest, most trusted and loved content brands.