Shane Wilson

Shane Wilson is the manager of economic development policy at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in New Zealand. He has been involved in overseeing the financial agreements related to the production of significant films, including the Avatar sequels, which have received substantial taxpayer subsidies. Recently, he commented on the conditions surrounding the red-carpet premiere of the films, emphasizing the need for Disney to fulfill their obligations under a memorandum of understanding before receiving final payments. His role reflects the intersection of government policy and the film industry in New Zealand.