Maslow Entertainment

Maslow Entertainment is an Australian film distribution and production development company based in Sydney, founded in 2020 by Marc Wooldridge.

History

Maslow Entertainment was founded in late 2020 by Marc Wooldridge, who had previously worked for 20th Century Fox International[1][2] in various marketing and distribution roles. He was managing director of the Australasian cinema division for ten years.[3]

The company was named after psychologist Abraham Maslow, whose theory of self-actualisation relates to Wooldridge's aims to enable creatives to reach their full potential both creatively and commercially. After the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he hoped to be part of the revival of cinema in Australia.[1][4]

Description

Maslow Entertainment, which is also referred to simply as Maslow, is a film distribution and development company based in Sydney, New South Wales.[1] Its main focus is distribution of new releases, particularly independent films, in Australian and New Zealand cinemas[3] and on VOD.[1] Up to 80 per cent of its releases are Australian films, which Wooldridge has called "emotionally and intellectually fulfilling".[5]

Its production development arm is focused on early engagement with Australian filmmakers, and provides feedback on pitch and script feedback, as well as marketing advice and financial analysis.[1] Maslow also provides consultancy services to investors and agencies.[1]

As of June 2026, founder Marc Wooldridge is managing director.[6]

Industry activities

Maslow Entertainment is a host company in the Matched Market Meetings section of the SPA Connect event held by Screen Producers Australia in April 2026 on the Gold Coast.[7]

Notable releases

By 2026, Maslow had released 40 films, including the 2022 hit horror film Talk to Me, the AACTA Award-winning political thriller The Correspondent, and the 2026 animated feature The Pout Pout Fish.[3] It released the Australian family drama Kangaroo Island in 2025,[8] and the 2026 drama Life Could Be a Dream.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Keast, Jackie (22 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge launches own distribution and production development company". IF Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (22 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge, Former Head Of 20th Century Fox Film Distribution In Australia, Launches Maslow Entertainment". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "Screen NSW Power Lunch with Marc Wooldridge, Managing Director of Maslow Entertainment". Screen NSW. 22 May 2026. Archived from the original on 5 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  4. ^ Frater, Patrick (21 October 2020). "Marc Wooldridge Launches Australian Distributor Maslow Entertainment". Variety. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  5. ^ George, Sandy (5 June 2026). "Australian box office set to pass A$1bn in 2025 for the first time since 2019". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  6. ^ "About". Maslow Entertainment. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  7. ^ "Madman Entertainment, CBS Studios, Easy Tiger among first wave of SPA Connect host companies". IF Magazine. 1 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  8. ^ Vann-Wall, Silvi (18 June 2025). "Kangaroo Island drama gets cinematic release following festival acclaim". ScreenHub Australia. Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  9. ^ Russell, Stephen A (11 May 2026). "Life Could Be a Dream review: 'genuinely gut-wrenching' Australian drama". ScreenHub Australia. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
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