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MAJOR DRAMA CREDITS

A SINGLE LIFE (feature) - writer

A Single Life was my introduction to the film industry - and what an intro! I wrote this 100 min. feature starring Tina Bursill and Steve Jacobs about a single woman who wants a child. It was released as a telefeature and screened on ABC, BBC & 30 territories around the world.
Winner - AFI Award.

BASICALLY SPEAKING (short film) - director

I produced and directed this 20 minute short from a script by Philip Morland. It was shot on a low budget over four days, with a small cast and crew. I post produced the film with assistance from the AFTRS Melbourne office (thanks Simon Britton!). Music was by Glen Davey.
Winner - St Kilda Film Festival award.

THE TRUTH WILL OUT (short film) - director

I wrote and directed this film, starring Paul Giovanni, Tom Hughes, Denis Moore and Gloria Ajenstat. A group of sales people in northern climes decide to collude to increase their profits, until it all goes sour.

MORE THAN A GAME (short film) - director

This 20 minute drama stars Jeremy Kewley and Marissa Warrington. It's about a guy at work who sexually harasses a young employee. Shot by David Haskins. I wrote and directed.

THE BOTTOM LINE (short film) - director

This film stars Rachael Kane, Frank Magree, Julian Branagan and Polly Croke. It was shot by Ivan Johnston with sound by Mark Tarpey. It's about a girl who runs away from home and shacks up with her boyfriend. Music was also by Glen Davey. I wrote, directed and produced.

PLUS: more than 20 hours of broadcast drama as writer and script editor, including Silver Sun, Gloria's House, Chuck Finn, Australia's Most Wanted, The Power The Passion, House Rules, to name a few...

 

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