Doug Mitchell (film producer)

Doug Mitchell is an Australian film producer. He is best known for his long-standing collaboration with director George Miller, particularly on the Mad Max franchise.

Mitchell began his career in television before transitioning to film production. He has produced a wide range of films, spanning various genres including action, animation, and family films. His partnership with George Miller has been especially fruitful, yielding critical and commercial successes.

Some of Mitchell's notable productions include:

• Mad Max (1979)
• Mad Max 2 (also known as The Road Warrior) (1981)
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
• Babe (1995)
• Happy Feet (2006)
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
• Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Mitchell has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including Academy Award nominations for Babe and Happy Feet. His contributions to the Australian film industry and to international cinema are significant.