Second Nature Films is an independent film production company co-founded by Mick McIntyre and Kate McIntyre Clere in 1997.
Our company mission is to find out more about our extraordinary natural environment and to celebrate the lives of people with whom we share this planet.
Second Nature Films create films that engage audiences and challenge the mind. Their films have been officially selected in film festivals around the world.
Kate Clere, Producer/Director/Writer
After a successful career as an actor and theatre director, Kate moved into film. In 1997 she co-founded Second Nature Films and directed her first feature A Year on the Wing, which launched the first online documentary genre in Australia. Kate was Director/Writer and Producer on Gaining Ground, A Hard Place and the academy award nominate feature Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story. Kate also Co –Director the award winning feature documentary Yogawoman and co-produced the Australian feature documentary Aussie Rules The World. Kate’s work has been reviewed in the New York Times, Variety, LA Times and Woman’s Day.
She is an author for the Huffington Post and has contributed a chapter to a new USA book ‘Yoga and Body Image’.
Kate is currently travelling the world filming the foodie-travel series Eating Plants.
Mick McIntyre, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Writer
Mick McIntyre has spent 35 years working in the film industry, starting out as a driver, an assistant director on feature films before documentaries. He combines his skills as a cinematographer with producing and directing. His work includes the award winning feature films Kangaroo, Yogawoman, What to do about Whales? and Aussie Rules the World. Mick's work has been positively reviewed in the NY Times, LA Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, BBC and Le Monde
Mick and Kate make a formidable team and are currently in production on the series Eating Plants.
KELDA MURRAY
Production Manager + Wisdom Giver
Over 25 years experience working in Film, Media and Education
An extensive knowledge bank built by working across a variety of platforms including: Short and Feature Film, Music Clips, Advertising, Live Events, as well as a fast-paced Television Broadcast environment.
Star Qualities: Innovative, diligent, a people person and a little bit wacky
Greatest achievement: Managed to produce 3 gorgeous and colourful kids - a blonde, a brunette and a redhead
CONSULTING EDITOR - Wayne Hyett
A.S.E Editor / City Post CEO
Wayne Hyett 's career, spans over 24 years including feature films, adult drama series and documentary dramas . In 2004, Wayne was awarded accreditation by the Australian Screen Editors Guild “In recognition of excellence in screen editing and outstanding contribution to Australian screen culture.” Drama credits include The Castle, Stingers, The Games.
Documentary highlights include: Captain Cook – Discovery and Obsession, Immortal , Catching Cancer, The Kindness of Strangers, What to do about Whales? and the award winning films Kangaroo and Yogawoman.
CONSULTING GRAPHIC ARTIST - Nick George
Animated Graphics
Nick George is the creative director and founder of Infografia. Nick has honed his skills to focus on his love for infographics. For the past 10 years, Nick has developed a trusted relationship with many designers and producers. Infografia prides itself on delivering both print and animated infographics in timely, affordable, clear and visual engaging ways. Whether for on-line campaigns, product explanation, tutorials, educating, presentations or pitches. His work is featured in the award winning film Kangaroo.
Matthew Carter
Production Accountant
A highly experienced Accountant with 12 years Chartered with KPMG, Moore Stephens and Deloitte, and 12 years commercial experience as a CFO / financial controller of both private and listed companies.
