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Sudden death of Brian Beaton

Perth-based producer Brian Beaton has died suddenly, leaving the documentary community shocked and grieving.

3 Jun 2016

David Tiley

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This is exactly what he was like. Image: Facebook.

Brian Beaton is known mostly for his work with Celia Tait at Artemis Films, which was responsible for seven series of Who Do You Think You Are. But the company was so much more, with Shaun Micaleff’s Stairway to Heaven, Desperately Seeking Sheila, and The Dreamhouse. But he has been in the sector for more than 25 years.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.