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Chris Hilton

Chris Hilton is an Australian producer and executive known for his work in film and television across various genres, including scripted series, documentaries, true crime, and animation. With a career spanning over 500 hours of content, he has collaborated with major global broadcasters such as Disney, Fox, Discovery, National Geographic, ViacomCBS, A&E Networks, PBS, BBC, Channel Four, and Arté France-Germany, along with all Australian television networks. He is the CEO of Tilt Media + Entertainment and previously co-founded Essential Media Group and Hilton Cordell Productions.^[1]

Career

Hilton began his career in film and television in the 1990s, working across documentary and scripted productions. In 1997, he co-founded Hilton Cordell Productions, a company that produced factual and documentary content. In 2005, he co-founded Essential Media Group, where he oversaw the production of multiple scripted series, feature documentaries, and factual programs for international platforms.

In the scripted space, Chris, financed and produced acclaimed series such as ‘Rake’ (ABC), ‘Jack Irish’ (ABC), ‘Doctor Doctor’ (Nine Network), ‘The Principal’ (SBS) and the Disney movie ‘Saving Mr Banks’ starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.^[2]

In 2021, Hilton launched Tilt Media + Entertainment, focusing on developing and producing a diverse slate of content for global audiences. One of Tilt Media’s notable projects is Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine, a six-part documentary series chronicling the lives of Ukrainian citizens and leaders in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion.^[3]

Notable Works

Feature Films & Documentaries

Aquarius (2024) – Executive Producer
Living Universe (2018) – Executive Producer/Producer
The Go-Betweens: Right Here (2017) – Executive Producer
Mom & Me (2017) – Executive Producer
Saving Mr. Banks (2013) - Executive Producer
Miracle on Everest (2008) – Executive Producer
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) – Executive Producer
The Choir (2007) – Producer
Dying to Leave (2003) – Producer

Television

Fizzy and Suds (2024) – Executive Producer
Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine (2023) – Executive Producer
Selling the Big Easy (2019) – Executive Producer
Restored (2017–2019) – Executive Producer
The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill (2018) – Executive Producer
Todd Sampson’s Body Hack (2019) – Executive Producer
Australia: The Story of Us (2015) – Executive Producer
Jack Irish (2012–2016) – Executive Producer
Rake (2010–2018) – Executive Producer
Voyage to the Planets (2010) – Executive Producer
Gourmet Farmer (2010) – Executive Producer

Awards and Recognition

Hilton’s productions have received multiple nominations and awards at festivals such as Flickerfest, AACTA Awards, and the Rose d’Or^[4]. In 2014 he won the Stanley Hawes Award for his outstanding contribution to the documentary industry in Australia.^[5] His work has been recognized for its impact in both documentary and scripted television.

Professional Affiliations

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) – Member
Producers Guild of America (PGA) – Member

References

^ "Chris Hilton - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
^ "Chris Hilton". Retrieved 2025-02-20.
^ Frater, Patrick (2023-01-11). "'Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine' Documentary Series Backed by International Coalition". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
^ "Chris Hilton". Retrieved 2025-02-20.
^ "Chris Hilton | Astra: Subscription Television Australia". www.astra.org.au. Retrieved 2025-02-20.

[1] "Chris Hilton - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2025-02-20.

[2] "Chris Hilton". Retrieved 2025-02-20.

[3] Frater, Patrick (2023-01-11). "'Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine' Documentary Series Backed by International Coalition". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-20.

[4] "Chris Hilton". Retrieved 2025-02-20.

[5] "Chris Hilton | Astra: Subscription Television Australia". www.astra.org.au. Retrieved 2025-02-20.

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