After graduating with a Bachelor of Film and Television degree from Bond University, Chloe Alford dived straight into the movie industry and came face-to-face with an orca called Ceto.
Chloe Alford, centre, on set.
Chloe Alford, centre, on set.
From Jaws to Godzilla, film history is teeming with creatures from the deep. Recent Bond University graduate Chloe Alford is helping to bring the latest aquatic menace, an orca named Ceto, to life.
Chloe, an Associate Producer at Jaggi Entertainment, has been working on the Brisbane film and television studio's inaugural creature feature Killer Whale, set to hit screens this year. The filmfollows two best friends who find themselves trapped in a lagoon with Ceto, their practical effects co-star.
“I think being on set is one of my favourite things,” Chloe says. “I really appreciate collaborating with all of the various departments every day and those on-set friendships that form are unlike no other. Seeing it all come to life as a team — it’s pretty special.”
Chloe’s journey with Jaggi Entertainment started during her student days when she took part in a 12-week internship through Bond’s film and television program. From there, she never left. She has worked on productions including A Vintage Christmas, You, Always and One Perfect Match.
From Jaws to Godzilla, film history is teeming with creatures from the deep. Recent Bond University graduate Chloe Alford is helping to bring the latest aquatic menace, an orca named Ceto, to life.
Chloe, an Associate Producer at Jaggi Entertainment, has been working on the Brisbane film and television studio's inaugural creature feature Killer Whale, set to hit screens this year. The filmfollows two best friends who find themselves trapped in a lagoon with Ceto, their practical effects co-star.
“I think being on set is one of my favourite things,” Chloe says. “I really appreciate collaborating with all of the various departments every day and those on-set friendships that form are unlike no other. Seeing it all come to life as a team — it’s pretty special.”
Chloe’s journey with Jaggi Entertainment started during her student days when she took part in a 12-week internship through Bond’s film and television program. From there, she never left. She has worked on productions including A Vintage Christmas, You, Always and One Perfect Match.
“On my last internship day my supervisor and I were chatting and it was kind of a sliding doors moment,” she says. “The Producer’s Assistant found a marketing job about halfway through my internship, so they gave me the opportunity to start part-time in that role while I was still continuing my studies.
"In the film industry it's very tricky to get your foot in the door so I am forever grateful for Bond and also Jaggi Entertainment for taking a chance on me, taking the time to teach me and enhance the skills I was developing at university to land a full-time job once I had graduated.”
Bond University’s partnership with Jaggi Entertainment has been fruitful over the last four years, according to Darren Paul Fisher, Bond University’s Head of Film, Screen and Creative Media.
Dr Darren Paul Fisher, centre.
Dr Darren Paul Fisher, centre.
“The amazing thing about Jaggi Entertainment is that they make so much content which is great for our students because it means they have many opportunities to be on set,” Dr Fisher says.
Since beginning at Jaggi Entertainment almost three years ago, Chloe has had the opportunity to work on 13 feature films.
From a creature feature, romantic comedies and even a heartwarming Christmas tale, Chloe’s exposure to filmmaking has been extensive and contributed to her rapid rise through the ranks.
Chloe, centre, in a simulated travel scene during the shooting of Love, Always.
Chloe, centre, in a simulated travel scene during the shooting of Love, Always.
“Since my internship I have progressed from a Producer’s Assistant to a Junior Production Executive, then a Production Executive and now I work as an Associate Producer,” she says.
“It was all about building relationships with cast and crew, learning firsthand how to efficiently problem solve and giving it my all whenever I could.”
Bond University’s partnership with Jaggi Entertainment has been further strengthened for 2025, offering enhanced learning and development opportunities to support student growth.
Bond University students shoot a scene on campus.
Bond University students shoot a scene on campus.
Each semester, two film and television students will have the chance to embark on a 12-week mentorship with the company, gaining hands-on experience and learning directly from industry leaders.
“Bond is about blurring the boundaries between industry and the classroom,” Dr Fisher says.
“As well as authentic and meaningful training, a critical part of a successful career in this industry is networking.
“Mentorships are that next level in terms of even deeper learning and connection. It’s phenomenally key for anyone’s career to try and get one of those opportunities.”
Published on 11 February, 2025.
“On my last internship day my supervisor and I were chatting and it was kind of a sliding doors moment,” she says. “The Producer’s Assistant found a marketing job about halfway through my internship, so they gave me the opportunity to start part-time in that role while I was still continuing my studies.
"In the film industry it's very tricky to get your foot in the door so I am forever grateful for Bond and also Jaggi Entertainment for taking a chance on me, taking the time to teach me and enhance the skills I was developing at university to land a full-time job once I had graduated.”
Bond University’s partnership with Jaggi Entertainment has been fruitful over the last four years, according to Darren Paul Fisher, Bond University’s Head of Film, Screen and Creative Media.
Dr Darren Paul Fisher, centre.
Dr Darren Paul Fisher, centre.
“The amazing thing about Jaggi Entertainment is that they make so much content which is great for our students because it means they have many opportunities to be on set,” Dr Fisher says.
Since beginning at Jaggi Entertainment almost three years ago, Chloe has had the opportunity to work on 13 feature films. From a creature feature, romantic comedies and even a heartwarming Christmas tale, Chloe’s exposure to filmmaking has been extensive and contributed to her rapid rise through the ranks.
“Since my internship I have progressed from a Producer’s Assistant to a Junior Production Executive, then a Production Executive and now I work as an Associate Producer,” she says.
“It was all about building relationships with cast and crew, learning firsthand how to efficiently problem solve and giving it my all whenever I could.”
Chloe, centre, in a simulated travel scene during the shooting of Love, Always.
Chloe, centre, in a simulated travel scene during the shooting of Love, Always.
Bond University’s partnership with Jaggi Entertainment has been further strengthened for 2025, offering enhanced learning and development opportunities to support student growth.
Each semester, two film and television students will have the chance to embark on a 12-week mentorship with the company, gaining hands-on experience and learning directly from industry leaders.
“Bond is about blurring the boundaries between industry and the classroom,” Dr Fisher says.
“As well as authentic and meaningful training, a critical part of a successful career in this industry is networking."
“Mentorships are that next level in terms of even deeper learning and connection. It’s phenomenally key for anyone’s career to try and get one of those opportunities.”
Published on 11 February, 2025.
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