David Parker (born 1947 in

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, and

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. Films written by Parker include ''

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'', ''

Rikky and Pete ''Rikky and Pete'' is a 1988 Australian film directed by Nadia Tass, written by David Parker, and starring Stephen Kearney and Nina Landis. Plot Rikky Menzies (Nina Landis) is an out-of-work geologist and aspiring singer (vocals by Wendy Ma ...

'', ''

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'', '' Amy'', and '' Matching Jack'' (with Lynne Renew). Parker won the

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Best Screenplay awards for ''Malcolm'' and ''The Big Steal''. Films produced by Parker include ''Malcolm'', ''The Big Steal'', ''Rikky and Pete'', ''

Hotel de Love ''Hotel de Love'' is a 1996 Australian film written and directed by Craig Rosenberg. It was released theatrically in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and select countries throughout Europe. Plot Fraternal twin brothers meet a childhoo ...

'', '' Irresistible'', Amy'', ''Matching Jack'', and ''

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''. He also produced '' Stark'' - (a BBC mini-series written by Ben Elton) and ''

Fatal Honeymoon ''Fatal Honeymoon'' is a 2012 made-for-television movie directed and produced by Nadia Tass. It is said to be based on the true story of the suspicious death of Tina Watson, a twenty-six-year-old American on her honeymoon with Gabe Watson whilst s ...

'' (for Lifetime TV in 2013). Parker co-produced the film '' Kath and Kimderella''. He has directed three films, ''

Hercules Returns ''Hercules Returns'' is a 1993 Australian comedy film directed by David Parker, starring David Argue, Michael Carman, Bruce Spence and Mary Coustas. The film has a cult following in Australia and other countries. It has been released in DVD fo ...

'', '' Diana & Me'' and ''

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''. He directed television commercials in the 90's notably - the "I'd Like To See That"

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Campaign,

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, and

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with Michael Richards. ''Hercules Returns'' was invited to both

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and Sundance Film Festivals in 1994. Films shot by Parker include ''Malcolm'', ''Rikky and Pete'' (United Artists), ''The Big Steal'', '' Pure Luck'' (Universal), ''Amy'' (Village Roadshow), ''

Mr. Reliable ''Mr. Reliable'' is a 1996 film directed by Nadia Tass. It stars Colin Friels and Jacqueline McKenzie. Plot It tells the true story of Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia. Just released from prison, all he wants to do is live a quiet ...

'' (Polygram), ''Matching Jack'', ''

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'', ''Kath and Kimderella'', (Village Roadshow). Parker's TV cinematography includes '' The Outsiders'' (Francis Ford Coppola's offshoot series of the movie, ''Stark'' (BBC), '' Felicity'', ''

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'', ''

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'' (Disney, 2000), '' Child Star'' (Disney, 2001), ''Custody'', '' Catalina Trust'', '' Lea to the Rescue'', and ''

''. He is married to director

Nadia Tass Nadia Tass is an Australian theatre director and film director and producer. She is known for the films ''Malcolm'' (1986) and ''The Big Steal'' (1990), as well as an extensive body of work in the theatre, both in Australia and internationa ...

, and together they established Cascade Films in 1983, a Melbourne-based production company which has produced a series of acclaimed feature films and high-quality television. Parker and Ms Tass also owned and operated the Melbourne Film Studios in Port Melbourne from 1989 until 2009; many internationally successful films and TV series were shot in these studios prior to the

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opening in 2004. In 1986, Parker and Tass also won the

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for their "fiercely independent approach to film making". Parker served as a Commissioner on the Australian Film Commission from 1992 to 1995, and was also a board member of Film Victoria from 2010 to 2018.

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