Andrea Elisa Pisu
Chairwoman Lawyer | Terra Mater StudiosAndrea is a seasoned lawyer specializing in intellectual property, currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Terra Mater Studios GmbH.
With extensive expertise in navigating legal matters across the entire lifecycle of audiovisual content – from development to distribution – Andrea has honed her skills at an international law firm in Rome and in the legal department of Rai Com Spa, a subsidiary of RAI, Italy’s public broadcaster. Her proficiency lies in safeguarding creative assets and ensuring the seamless execution of projects, making her a trusted partner in the protection and exploitation of intellectual property.
Satesh Mathura
Treasurer / Course Director - Market Ready | 2024, 2025 Financing ExpertSatesh is a distribution and financing expert, former Production Financial Officer at Terra Mater Studios and Chief Operating Officer of Mel Gibson’s Icon Entertainment International.
Satesh’s career has spanned a few decades and during this phenomenal journey handled the finance and distribution on the likes of Wild at Heart, The Piano, Little Buddha, Muriel’s Wedding, Secrets & Lies, Virgin Suicides, What Women Want, The Ivory Game and Sea of Shadows.
Satesh has been heavily involved in the creation of the International Screen Institute and currently holds the position as Treasurer where he also acts as co-course director for the Market Ready programme.
Heinrich Ambrosch
Deputy Chairman Managing Partner | Satel FilmHeinrich Ambrosch is a managing partner of Satel Film. With successful television series, award-winning feature and cinema films and acclaimed documentaries, Satel Film has been one of the leading Austrian film production companies for more than five decades.
Founded in 1971 by Michael Wolkenstein and managed until the 2000s, Heinrich Ambrosch has continued the success story as managing partner and producer since 2007. From the very beginning Satel Film has always stood for Austrian productions, but over the years has also become a sought-after partner for international co-productions.
