FOUNDER, CEO/CFO

Malcolm has over 50 years experience in the Music and Entertainment industry, from playing guitar in a rock band to record producing and engineering, working on Hollywood feature films, his expertise are well known internationally, Director of Rookpark Pty Ltd and The WA Philharmonic Orchestra, Malcolm’s innovative and technical creativity has created “YOUR WORLD VR”.

CO-FOUNDER

Dr Penelope Reiss holds a PhD in Forensic Musicology and is a classically trained musician. She has performed with most of Australia’s premier Symphony Orchestras and as Concertmaster of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Internationally she has performed with the Paris-based Orchestra Ottocento and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestras. She is currently a member of the West Australian String Quartet.

STUDIO & CONTENT MANAGER

Jake is a young filmmaker who specialises in 360 video production & editing. While studying for a degree in Creative Media, Jake has produced many videos for the both the City of Cockburn and the School of Special Educational Needs: Disability. He has developed an attention to detail and technical proficiency in his work, which he now brings to YW-VR as the studio & content manager.

AUDIO PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Audio Engineer on music scores for Disney, Warner Brothers, Fox, Dreamworks Animation and Paramount Pictures. Films include Team America World Police, Deja Vu, Shrek, The Number 23, American Gangster, Gone Baby Gone, X-Men and many more. Video Games include Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and The Godfather.

Co-Director of Rook Park Pty ltd. and WAPhilharmonic, Film And TV Productions: The Equalizer, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, Mr. Pip, Breath, 100% Wolf Video Game Production: Call of Duty. Advanced Warfare, Titanfall 1+ 2, Apex Legends. Classical Recoding - WA Philharmonic & WASO. Your World Virtual Realty.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Ben Luker is the executive yacht broker at One Brokerage with 10 years in the industry, Ben has created an international network with clients including Singapore Airlines, Escada, RAC, Samsung Global, Fairline Yachts, Regulator Marine, Belassi Marine, Hypercraft and Princess Yachts. Ben understands exclusive brands on an international level. He brings an innovative approach, engaging both existing and prospective clients with a full-service attention to detail.

DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR

Ian has over 30 years of experience in the Australian film industry. Having worked in distribution to logistics, sales, marketing, publicity, promotions, exhibition, projections, producing films, and post-production, a 20 year tenure at Paramount Pictures, Transmission Films, Universal Pictures, Dreamworks and Dreamworks Animation as the State Branch Manager for WA/SA/NT from 1993 to 2013. Ian has also made significant contributions to the community, Chairman of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival Board of Directors also a proud recipient of the Rotary Volunteer of the Year Award in 2015, West Australian Cinema Pioneer of the Year award in 2022 also served as a Director of the West Australian Motion Picture Benevolent Fund for over 25 years supporting industry persons in need of financial assistance.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Suzanne is an accomplished screen professional with extensive experience in the arts and media industries. She is the Director of Brain Salad, an Associate Producer on several feature films and documentaries, the General Manager of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Event Producer for the Western Australian Screen Culture Awards and Radio Broadcaster and Film Reviewer at Curtin Radio. Suzanne also serves as a Councillor and Chair of the Arts Advisory Group for the City of Vincent.