Krista Carpenter boasts an impressive 10+ year tenure in the entertainment industry, having effortlessly navigated the complexities of both Los Angeles and Australia. During her tenure at ScreenWest, the esteemed film and television government funding body of Western Australia, she skillfully headed the development division, overseeing a dedicated team that diligently worked to advance the state's Indigenous, digital, and general film and television industry through a diverse array of over 30 programs and hundreds of grants annually.
In this pivotal role, Ms. Carpenter was instrumental in creating and spearheading numerous innovative funds, which collectively administered millions of dollars to high-level production companies. Furthermore, she pioneered exciting new internships for local talent, provided expert creative analysis on all materials submitted to the agency, and worked closely with filmmakers throughout the development process. Her tireless efforts led to the career advancement of many notable up-and-coming writers, directors, and producers within Australia.
Prior to her move to Australia, Ms. Carpenter served as Vice President Development (Features) at Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, a renowned production company with a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures. For three years, she collaborated with producer Gary Foster, developing, packaging, and managing dozens of projects that were subsequently set up at major studios.
Ms. Carpenter is also the co-founder of Fictional Entity, a Los Angeles-based independent production and management company, further solidifying her reputation as a trailblazing industry professional.
