The Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club is pleased to announce it has appointed Dean Gibson as an Expertise Director to its Board.
Gibson is a multi-award-winning Australian storyteller and filmmaker with over 20 years’ experience in creating and producing content.
A proud Guugu Yimithirr man, from Far North Queensland, Gibson is Director of Bacon Factory Films which he established in 2013.
His work, which spans children’s television, drama and documentary, can be seen regularly on the ABC, SBS and NITV.
Most notably, Gibson wrote and directed Incarceration Nation, for NITV/SBS in 2021.
The 90-minute feature film tells the powerful story of strength, resilience and advocacy of First Nations people in the face of racism in the justice system within Australia.
Its accomplishments include; Logie Award winner 2021-22 for most outstanding factual or documentary program, finalist for 2022 Walkley Awards and finalist for ATOM’s best feature documentary.
Most recently, he directed the six-part science documentary series First Weapons for the ABC, Black Fella Films and Inkey Media, due for release later this year.
Brisbane Lions Chairman, Andrew Wellington, said Gibson would bring a specialised skillset to the Lions Board and add to its diversity.
“The Brisbane Lions constitution allows us to appoint a Director where they possess the expertise or experience to make a meaningful contribution to the Club,” he said.
“Content creation and story-telling is an increasingly important part of a modern organisation’s connection with their stakeholders and the community.
“Dean’s knowledge and experience in contemporary content creation adds a new skill set to our Board; a skill set which is extremely valuable in this digital age. Dean also adds to the cultural diversity of our Board.”
Along with his family, wife Vanessa and children Hope and Jed, Gibson has been a long-time Lions supporter and proud member since the Bears started calling the Gabba home.
"It's an absolute honour for me to be invited to serve on the Board of the Brisbane Lions,” he said.
“This Club holds a special place in my heart, as it goes back to my youth watching the mighty Bears play at Carrara.
“To me, sport has always been more than just a game - it's a way of bringing people together and creating positive change in society.
“Watching my kids Hope and Jed play junior Aussie rules footy constantly reminds me how the power of sport influences and shapes their lives.
“Being apart of the Lions Board will allow me to combine my love of the game and my skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact.
“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to have a positive influence on the Club and help shape its future.”
Outside of the film industry, Gibson currently sits on the board of Screen Queensland, Queensland Theatre, Griffith University Film School advisory board and the Essential Screen Skills industry advisory board.
