Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We respectfully acknowledge the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples, and are committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
Brad Macdonald
Director
Brad is a fundraiser, event producer and stakeholder engagement specialist. He has more than 25-years’ experience in the cultural industries in the UK and Australia.
After starting his arts career in Melbourne, Brad moved to London in 2002. For six years he was External Relations Manager at Tate, overseeing all private events at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. From 2009 to 2017 he was Head of Development (Events and Operations) at the British Film Institute.
Brad was previously Special Projects Director for Premier PR – Europe’s largest communications agency for film and culture. He has been a freelance consultant, with clients including The City of London Corporation, the Guildhall Art Gallery, FIRG and the Creative Industries Federation.
He is currently Head of Philanthropy and Festival Development for the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), responsible for establishing all aspects of private giving for Australia’s longest-running film event.
Brad has a BA (Public Relations) from RMIT. He is a life-long film-buff, music fan and avid traveller. He has been inspired by the genre defying work of Chunky Move since its earliest days.