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Gabriel Dowrick
Gabriel Dowrick (born 4 September 1983) is an Australian born screenwriter and editor. Screenwriting Gabriel co-wrote and created the Australian ABC TV comedy series Preppers with Nakkiah Lui in 2021. Preppers was nominated for Best Narrative Comedy Series and Best Comedy Performer (Nakkiah Lui) at the 2021 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. Feature film credits include Skin Trade, directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham and starring Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa and Terminus, directed by Marc Furmie and exec-produced by Shane Abbess. Gabriel has twice been a finalist in thScript Pipelinescreenwriting contest, in 2012 and 2016, for scripts co-written with Ben Phelps. Editing TV Gabriel has worked as an editor on many Australian TV series', including Bali 2002, Preppers, Total Control, Wakefield, Barons, Informer 3838, Black Comedy, Doctor Doctor, Squinters, Kiki and Kitty, The Other Guy, The Family Law, Soul Mates, No Activity, Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney, Australia
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and List of cities in Oceania by population, Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Blue Mountains to the west, City of Hawkesbury, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur, New South Wales, Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. Nicknames of the city include the 'Emerald City' and the 'Harbour City'. Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Comedy (TV Series)
''Black Comedy'' is an Australian television sketch comedy program produced by Scarlett Pictures which first screened on ABC on 5 November 2014. ''Black Comedy'' combines a mix of observational and physical sketches, historical sketches and parodies of TV, film and commercials, looking at Australian culture through the eyes of Indigenous Australians. A second series screened in 2016, a third in 2018, and a fourth in 2020. Cast * Jon Bell * Wayne Blair * Adam Briggs * Aaron Fa'aoso * Nayuka Gorrie * Maci-Grace Johnson * Rarriwuy Hick * Nakkiah Lui * Steven Oliver * Bjorn Stewart * Dalara Williams * Gabriel Willie * David Woodhead * Elizabeth Wymarra * Ian Zaro Guests * Craig Anderson * Christine Anu * Jimi Bani * Katie Beckett * Luke Carroll * Jack Charles * Brendan Cowell * Matt Day * Maggie Dence * Lasarus Ratuere * Michael Dorman * Guy Edmonds * Costa Georgiadis * Chris Haywood * Anita Hegh * Lisa Hensley * Sacha Horler * Jay Laga'aia * Robbie Magasiva * Debora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Rogers (actor)
Nicholas Rogers is an Australian model and actor. He is best known for his role of the wizard Tarabas in the Fantaghirò series. Early life He was born in Sydney on 6 March 1969, the second of three children. Living in a house right next to the coastline, he grew to love the sea and the ocean, especially water sports like swimming, surfing, etc. He was not an obedient child; he was even expelled from school because he missed a lesson in order to spend some time at the seaside. This behavior didn't stop him from graduating and starting a bright career. Career At the age of 20 he went to New York and began working as a model. He was eager to try modeling as he thought of it as a short-term occupation to which he would dedicate only a year or two of his life. It turned out that he quite enjoyed those years because, despite taking a break from the fashion industry for a while, he continued to model and to be the face of famous brands long after. One day he received a call fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action On Film International Film Festival
The Action On Film International Film Festival, also known as the Action On Film Festival, was founded in 2004. It was held in California until 2017 when it moved to the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As a hub for many returning filmmakers, AOF has become an Official Distributor to SHORTS.TV as well as programming Feature Films for a number of Indie Theaters. History The Action on Film International Film Festival was founded in 2004 by Del Weston. After being disappointed by a bad experience, Weston sought to create a festival where filmmakers could showcase their films. It was first held in Long Beach, California as a part of the Long Beach International Martial Arts Championships. In 2008, it moved to Pasadena, California. In 2012, it moved to Monrovia, California. In 2017, it was moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. The festival accepts all major genres and is not limited to action films. Major Awards Each year the festival recognizes outstanding actors and projects i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropfest
Tropfest is the world's largest short film film festival, festival. It has also become known as the world's first global film festival. Founded by actor/director John Polson, Tropfest began in 1993 as a screening for 200 people at the 'Tropicana Caffe' in Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia, but has since become the largest platform for short films in the world. Tropfest Australia usually takes place in February each year in Sydney and it has been broadcast live via free-to-air television as well as global streaming and catch up. Sydney Tropfest 2015 was cancelled less than a month before it was scheduled to run. After much support on social media, Tropfest founder Polson announced in early December 2015 that extra funding had been sourced, and the festival took place in Centennial Park, Sydney, Centennial Park on Sunday, 14 February 2016. In August 2016 it was announced that from February 2017 Sydney's Tropfest would be held in Parramatta in western Sydney, in Parramatta Park. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turning (2013 Film)
''The Turning'' is a 2013 Australian anthology drama film based on a 2005 collection of short stories by Tim Winton. It premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 3 August 2013. It was nominated for the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film, and was screened in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Cate Blanchett as Gail Lang * Hugo Weaving as Bob Lang * Miranda Otto as Sherry * Richard Roxburgh as Vic Lang * Rose Byrne as Rae * Mirrah Foulkes as Fay Keenan * Harrison Gilbertson as Victor * Callan Mulvey as David Wilson * Myles Pollard as Dan * Susie Porter as Carol * Matt Nable as Max * Meyne Wyatt as Frank Leaper Production 18 directors worked on the film, including Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham, and Stephen Page who made their directorial debuts. Initially, Cate Blanchett also intended to direct before switching to an acting role, with Simon Stone taking her place behind the camera. The Turn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Elegant Gentleman's Guide To Knife Fighting
''The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting'' was a six-part sketch comedy series produced by Australian production house Jungleboys. It first aired in Australia on ABC TV on 3 April 2013. See also * List of Australian television series Future shows Seven * ''The 1% Club'' (Seven Network game show 2023–) * ''Apartment Rules'' (Seven Network reality 2023–) * '' Animals Aboard with Dr Harry'' (Seven Network reality 2023–) * ''Armchair Experts'' (Seven Network sports ... References External links"Laughs at knife-point" [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am
''Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am'' is an Australian six-part sketch comedy television series that began screening on ABC2 on 8 December 2016. ''Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am'' is written, directed and stars Adele Vuko, Greta Lee Jackson and Sarah Bishop. Guests include David Collins, Matt Okine, Christiaan Van Vuuren, Aunty Donna, Henry Stone, Paul Ayre and Veronica Milsom. It is produced by Michelle Hardy and executive produced by Donna Andrews. Guest directors are Erin White, Nikos Andonicos and Kacie Anning. See also * List of Australian television series Future shows Seven * ''The 1% Club'' (Seven Network game show 2023–) * ''Apartment Rules'' (Seven Network reality 2023–) * '' Animals Aboard with Dr Harry'' (Seven Network reality 2023–) * ''Armchair Experts'' (Seven Network sports ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming Australian satirical television shows 2016 Australian television ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Activity
''No Activity'' is an Australian comedy television series which streams on Stan. The series is about two detectives on a stakeout. The Australian series was the first commission produced for the Australian streaming service. It comes from the production company Jungle Entertainment, a partnership between Trent O'Donnell, Jason Burrows, Chloe Rickard and Phil Lloyd. It is written and directed by Trent O'Donnell with Executive Producer Jason Burrows and Producer Chloe Rickard. The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered in its entirety on 22 October 2015. The second season was released on 26 October 2016. A one-off Christmas special titled ''No Activity: The Night Before Christmas'' was commissioned and premiered on Stan in December 2018. Cast * Patrick Brammall as Detective Hendy, a young and ambitious detective keen to restore his reputation after a disastrous drug bust. * Darren Gilshenan as Detective Stokes, a lovable dreamer whose detective work leaves a lot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Mates (TV Series)
''Soul Mates'' is a 2014 Australian comedy series created by and starring Christiaan Van Vuuren and Nicholas Boshier, co-written by Van Vuuren's brother Connor Van Vuuren, screened on ABC2. It features the same characters, as friends who met in a different era, as ''Bondi Hipsters'' (2011). ''Soul Mates'' follows the story of a couple of friends who are continually drawn together across the course of human history. In 2014, they are fashion-obsessed hipsters from Bondi Beach. In prehistoric times, they experience all of life's firsts as a couple of cavemen. In 1981 they are two New Zealand secret agents known as the Kiwi Assassins. In the year 2093 they are working in a time travel agency called Ticky Time Tours, tackling time travel conundrums. Previous online projects by Van Vuuren and Boshier include ''Bondi Hipsters'', ''Beached Az'', ''Trent from Punchy'' and ''The Fully Sick Rapper''. Plot summary Cavemen Sticks (Boshier) and Rocky (Van Vuuren) are two cavemen, who tack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Family Law
''The Family Law'' is an Australian comedy television program created by Benjamin Law. The six-part series, loosely adapted from Law's 2010 book of the same name, was written by Law and Marieke Hardy. The series was produced by Matchbox Pictures and screened on SBS from 14 January 2016. A second season of the show premiered on 15 June 2017. The third and final season of the show aired on 12 January 2019. The show streams on Hulu in the US. Plot The series follows the dysfunctional world of a Chinese-Australian family through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin Law. It is set on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, but filmed in Sunnybank Brisbane, over a long, hot summer the family will never forget. The family consists of Benjamin Law, eldest sister Candy, older brother Andrew, younger sisters Tammy and Michelle and parents Jenny and Danny. Cast Main cast * Trystan Go as Benjamin Law * Fiona Choi as Jenny Law * Anthony Brandon Wong as Danny Law * Shuang Hu as Candy Law * Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Guy (TV Series)
''The Other Guy'' is an Australian comedy television series which screens on Stan. The series is written by and stars comedian Matt Okine. A second season was released on 13 December 2019. Synopsis The series is about a successful radio host who finds himself unexpectedly back in the dating pool for the first time in a decade, after discovering his long-term girlfriend has been having an affair with his best friend. Cast *Matt Okine as AJ Amon * Valene Kane as Olivia Collins *Harriet Dyer as Stevie Nicholls *Michael Hing as Sam Wu *Michael-Anthony Taylor as Daddy Mack *Christiaan Van Vuuren as Derek aka Dezzy *Luke Ford Luke Ford (born 26 March 1981) is a Canadian-Australian actor. His career began in television in 2000 and his first film role was in 2006 before being cast in '' The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor'' in 2008. Ford's regular television roles ... as Henry Episodes Series overview Season 1 (2017) Season 2 (2019) References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
