About

Andrew Fraser

Founder/Partner

Andrew is the founder of Sunstar and has worked in the sport and entertainment industry for 30 years.

Sunstar’s talent roster has a heavy focus on cricket. Andrew represents some superstars of the game, including Mitchell Starc, Alyssa Healy and Australian women’s captain, Meg Lanning AM. He has also managed the career of solo sailor Jessica Watson OAM. Andrew was Event Director for Jessica's epic homecoming in May 2010, which was watched by millions via a live broadcast in Australia and 100,000 spectators around Sydney Harbour. It was voted Australia's Favourite Event of 2010.

Andrew was a producer on Jessica’s documentary '210 Days', which was narrated by Sir Richard Branson.

Andrew launched Sunstar's film division in 2011, acquiring and developing Sunstar's slate of properties, including the Academy Award nominated, box office hit LION and TRUE SPIRIT, the Jessica Watson story that was released in February 2023 and went to number 2 movie in the world on Netflix.

In addition to his work in the talent and film sectors, Andrew has made a significant contribution to his local community, where he's been a Board member of the Manly Warringah Cricket Club in Sydney for 34 years, including the past 20 as Honorary President. He is a Life Member of the 146 year old Club.

In 2015, Andrew delivered the biggest crowdfunding campaign ever for a personal cause in Australia, by instigating the “All in for Alex” fundraiser to assist his terminally ill 41 year old niece Alex Piper. The campaign raised over $1 million for Alex, her blind husband Matt and their three young children. Sadly, Alex passed away just 3 weeks after the campaign ended.

In 2016, Andrew was awarded the prestigious Community Service Award by the Government of NSW, in appreciation of his contribution to the community.

Shahen Mekertichian

Finance Director / Partner

Shahen has been involved in the field of finance and investment banking for over 35 years. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Sydney University) and Master of Economics (Macquarie University). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Registered Company Auditor, Chartered Tax Adviser and a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia.

During the past 10 years, Shahen has had extensive experience in various aspects of film production in Australia. He has been an integral component in the production slate that Sunstar has acquired. He is an executive producer on each of our feature films,.

Shahen brings further dimension to the strong industry credentials of Sunstar, given his significant experience in all aspects of business negotiation, legal and accounting disciplines.