Matchbox Pictures is a film and television production company that makes world-class screen content for a global audience.
Matchbox produces a diverse slate of programming across television drama, children’s, factual & entertainment, animation and feature films. In 2011, NBCUniversal took a majority stake in Matchbox Pictures and later acquired full ownership of the company in 2014.
Matchbox is one of the most dynamic and innovative production houses in Australia. Since its inception in 2008, Matchbox has enjoyed continued domestic and international acclaim as a result of telling stories that inspire and entertain.
Matchbox Pictures has been awarded Media Production Business of the Year three times by the Screen Producers of Australia Association.
For general enquires – please email contact@matchboxpictures.com, or call +61 3 9519 8201.
For media enquiries – please email traceym@tmpublicity.com, or call +61 419 221 493.
Please note that Matchbox Pictures does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Lizzette Atkins formed Unicorn Films as sole director in 2012. Their feature slate includes Sue Brooks’ LOOKING FOR GRACE (2015), which was selected in Official competition at Venice Film Festival, Jon Hewitt’s ‘X’ (2012) and cult reboot TURKEY SHOOT (2014).
Currently in development and financing is NIGHTFLOWER by UK writer David Scinto (SEXY BEAST) an Australian/UK Co-production. Slated for production in 2017, Fred Schepisi’s ANDORRA starring Clive Owen, Ben Hackworth’s RUINS OF LOVE; and KID SNOWBALL. Unicorn Films is also producing a women’s horror anthology from Australia’s most exciting female talent.
Atkins has a history producing theatrical documentaries including Anna Broinowski’s AIM HIGH IN CREATION (2014), selected for IDFA, and A FAMILY AFFAIR (2014). Recently completed are AACTA awards nominated’ George Gittoes’ SNOW MONKEY, selected for official competition at IDFA 2015, WINTER AT WESTBETH (Rohan Spong), selected for MIFF and SFF 2016, and MOTHER WITH A GUN (Jeff Daniels) selected for Antenna 2016. Danny Ben-Moshe’s MY MOTHER’S LOST CHILDREN is currently in production.