Shine Australia is part of the Shine Group, one of the world's fastest-growing and most successful creators and producers of media and entertainment brands. Shine Australia was formed in January 2010 to produce premium scripted and unscripted programming for TV, online and mobile devices, and is led by joint CEOs Mark Fennessy and Carl Fennessy. Previous to joining Shine, Mark and Carl enjoyed great success at FremantleMedia Australia and their independent production company Crackerjack.
Based in Sydney, Shine Australia’s team comprises proven leaders in TV and Digital production whose shows have become rating hits. In addition to bringing Australia some of the world’s most popular international formats, such as Junior MasterChef and The Biggest Loser, Shine’s development team are responsible for the creation of world-class original programming, including The Renovators, In Their Footsteps and WAG Nation. These original formats from Shine Australia have not only proven to be hits with local broadcasters but have also attracted strong international interest.
Shine Australia’s strength is an inherent understanding of great storytelling. With world-class production values, employed from the field right through to post-production, Shine brings these stories to life. It’s from this philosophy and through this production prowess that Shine Australia creates programs that captivate audiences and deliver network partners ratings success.
From established hits such as The Biggest Loser and Junior MasterChef Australia to exciting new shows like The Renovators, In Their Footsteps and WAG Nation, Shine Australia’s slate represents the most exciting and popular programming on Australian free-to-air networks and pay TV channels.
