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Kim Dalton

Director ABC Television


Kim Dalton graduated from the Flinders University Drama School in 1973 and worked as a freelance production manager and assistant director prior to moving to London in 1976. 

During five years in London, he completed a post-graduate Diploma in Arts Administration, freelanced in the film industry, managed one of London's leading independent cinemas, and ran an independent UK production and distribution company.

Kim returned to Australia in 1980, working initially as an independent producer.  From 1984 to 1987 he was General Manager of the Melbourne-based screen resource organisation, Open Channel.

In 1987, Kim formed his own production company, Warner Dalton Pty Ltd, and co-produced the mini-series The Magistrate for ABC TV, and UK and Italian broadcasters, and a telemovie, Street Angels, for ABC TV.

In 1992, Kim became the Australian Film Finance Corporation's Melbourne Investment Manager and was involved in financing many TV projects and major feature films such as Muriel’s Wedding and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Following a brief period as General Manager of the Australian Children's Television Foundation in 1994, Kim joined Beyond International Limited in February 1995 as Manager of Acquisitions and Development.

In 1999, Kim joined the Australian Film Commission as Chief Executive. He was responsible for a significant restructure and refocusing of the organization.

In January 2006, Kim was appointed ABC's Director of Television.

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