Con Dios Entertainment is Australasia’s premier Faith-based entertainment distribution company releasing media into cinemas, bookshops, churches, and schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
With a passion for quality films, which both entertain and enrich those who enjoy them, Con Dios release their films through a unique ‘grass roots’ distribution model, which includes strategic partnership with local churches, Christian print and broadcast media, and other community organisations.
Their specialty is the theatrical release, using their own method of direct marketing to generate broad awareness among the Faith and family community. They also handle all aspects of their films’ release, including supplying rental stores, retail stores, and television broadcasters. They have developed extensive experience in this niche market, and have established industry relationships unequalled in the Australian marketplace, regularly dealing with everyone from the largest cinema chains, down to the small independent theatres, from video rental chains to retail stores, media and churches.
Our Vision
The philosophy of Con Dios is that films are a powerful, persuasive medium that can be used to inspire people, rather than merely entertain. They desire to give Australians and New Zealanders a value-based alternative to the often less than wholesome, ‘appeal to the lowest common denominator’ nature of Hollywood films today.
Our Mission
“To enhance people’s lives through thought-provoking, quality entertainment”
The Team
»Ben Watson-Brown
Managing Director Ben Watson-Brown is the founder of Con Dios Entertainment. Ben’s extensive knowledge of the film industry has helped Con Dios establish its strong position in both realms of independent cinema and the faith and family market. Ben’s strength continues to be establishing the broad range of key relationships – from producers to client bookshops, from cinemas to the networks of churches and organisations that support Con Dios.
»Peter Banjanin
Director Peter Banjanin brings to Con Dios more than 25 years of experience in various business sectors. His commitment to excellence and forward thinking ensures Con Dios stays at the forefront of exploring opportunities within our ever expanding market.
»Charlene Watson-Brown
Marketing Manager Charlene Watson-Brown has extensive retail and services marketing experience across various industries. Charlene’s ability to manage multiple campaigns, creative outlook and attention to detail are vital resources to promote each and every film effectively.
»Irene Pawlyszyn
Relationships Manager Irene Pawlyszyn maintains and develops Con Dios’ strong partnerships with a vital support base of churches, schools, and other organisations. Her diverse background, including many years of experience as a teacher, aids in her preparing of various promotional tools, such as curriculum kits and discussion guides for Con Dios’ films.
»Sally Dunstan
Sally oversees the accounts and administration for our new and current clients. With her friendly and cheerful disposition and her attention to detail, Sally is the point of contact for any questions or queries relating to invoicing, accounts, or royalty payments.