 Director of Programming Hussain Currimbhoy left for Sundance Festival with former Executive Content Adviser at Independent Television Service (ITVS) Claire Aguilar becoming Head of Programming & Industry Engagement.Croall returned to Australia to direct the Adelaide Fringe.Following Heather's departure, Crossover Labs Director Mark Atkin stepped in as Acting Director for the 2015 Festival, before Liz McIntyre of Discovery Networks joined as CEO & Festival Director from 1 September 2015.