Rising Sun Pictures appoints Mark Patterson

Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures has appointed Mark Patterson as Head of Production and Development of their new production division, Rising Sun Entertainment.

Primarily a visual effects company, Rising Sun Pictures has worked most recently on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts I & II) and Green Lantern.

The new production division will see the company aim to produce and develop films within the $7-50 million mark with a strong visual effects component, CEO Michael Taylor told Encore.

Patterson’s background as film producer (The Dragon Pearl, Kalaupapa Heaven), executive producer (The Remarkable Mr Kaye) and development executive with South Australian Film Corporation and FilmSouth will see him develop film projects for Rising Sun as either producer or co-producer.

Taylor said in a statement, “Mark has a lot of experience as a producer, he knows the market well, and he is well respected in the Australian film community and internationally. We are very happy to have him help us with this new venture.”

For more information, visit Rising Sun Pictures.