Mar 5, 2013

Funny, romantic and oh-so-real, Silver Linings Playbook was my favourite of the Oscar nominated films. It was no accident that all four major roles led to Oscar nominations for the cast; including our new national treasure, Jacki Weaver… not to mention best adapted screenplay and best film. Enjoy the insights of key members of the creative team in cluding...

Mar 5, 2013

My latest short film, Caravans for Refugees has been selected for screening at the Adelaide Shorts Film Festival (Thursday 2 May session). As a bonus we have also made the top-20 which throws the film in the mix for the awards. Here’s a teaser scene we’ve just...

Feb 7, 2013

  It was a crazy end to 2012 and start of 2013 with shooting and post on a new short film, Caravans for Refugees ; which featured topical themes and a terrific cast starring Helen Kapalos, with Terry Camilleri, Santo Cilauro and more… full credits at  https://www.facebook.com/CaravansforRefugees Plus a new project of 5 videos I’m writing &...

Feb 7, 2013

Here’s an interesting blog from Greg Logan: http://mumbrella.com.au/why-brands-are-the-new-studios-137257?utm_source=DailyNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-06-02-2013&utm_content=ContinueReading A few years ago, expereinced content producer and ad agency content pioneer, Tim Flattery, said to me “The best storytellers...

Nov 29, 2012

I’m looking forward to working with a wonderful cast and crew this weekend. An organic team-cocktail blended with natural talent juices & a twist of insanity… In particular I have been blown away by the courage, humour and enthusiasm of Helen Kapalos who stars as herself with a twist. Helen committed to this project just a few days after her...

Oct 12, 2012

Coming up for air after a busy winter and we’re already in that countdown to Xmas… Crazy! During winter I was lucky to run two Masterclasses in Adelaide “Writing the Digital Narrative… create five videos for CGU… and write/direct this fun promotional video for GoRapid...

Sep 12, 2012

Bryan Singer, one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed director/producers, from The Usual Suspects to X-Men, is the latest major screen creative to throw his talent behind a web-series, “H+”. Singer follows the lead of Hollywood stars like Joss Whedon, Tom Hanks, Lisa Kudrow, Illeana Douglas and Alicia Day. Not only is H+ a quality futuristic thriller in its own...

Jul 6, 2012

After a successful launch of this 3-hour masterclass in Adelaide for the Australian Writers Guild (AWG) and the Adelaide Writer’s Centre, AWG are now planning to take it national and I’ll also be conducting it in regional Victoria. “You took us on a real journey showcasing the possibilities that exist for writers in these new mediums. It was so...