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Can travel or work remotely. Top 11 % worldwide of screenwriters for my TV pilot ‘The Arrival’ & four-time international award-winning screenwriter & professionally trained filmmaker. Content creator and documentary maker. Food / wine / coffee / travel content creator.
2025- Pitched my TV pilot to Marsy Robinson (Sex and the City), and Giselle Contreras Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup Both liked it & Marsy has the script as I continue forward to have my TV series funded.
I’ve worked on numerous films in different roles.
I’m also an actor on Australian TV - including Neighbours, Winner and Losers, Jack Irish, House Husbands and some Coles TV commercials.
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Language
English
Fluent
Indonesian
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Film & Television Crew Member at Various Australian TV shows & Films
January 1, 2022 - PresentFilm and TV crew member on three 2022 films (Fractured; Knight of Knights; Don't Let Her Fall); roles included production coordination, screenwriting, directing, casting, and location scouting; creator and original screenwriter of the pilot web series The Arrival and A Chance; actively pursuing funding and pitching via Screen Australia, VIC/QLD, and Stage 32.
Online Travel Agent / Travel Sales & Marketing at Ilovelifetravel
December 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025Online travel agent worldwide; managed eleven staff; social media marketing across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube; travel sales via Sabre, Booking.com, and Expedia.
Online Tutor / Assessor / Proofreader at Alco, DADA ABC, Cluey Learning Pty Ltd, Heytalk, & More
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Online tutor/assessor and proofreader across multiple platforms; training and assessment for diverse student cohorts including Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian; 10+ years experience.
NDIS / Administrative & Outreach Roles at Serco (NDIS); Five Good Friends; Social Market Research; Sidekicker; My Aged Care
December 31, 2025 - October 12, 2025Casual roles in NDIS client assessment, proofreading, content creation, travel bookings, training and assessment; outbound sales and customer service; events assistance.
Talent Chaperone / Driver at Melbourne Indian Film Festival
August 1, 2023 - PresentTalent chaperone and driver for international actors; coordinating pickups/drop-offs and logistical support.
Cameralady / Live Streaming Cameraperson at Gameface
August 1, 2023 - PresentCameralady for live streaming of football and netball matches; set-ups and broadcasting support.
Director / Writer / Production Coordination at The Arrival (web series)
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreator and original screenwriter; directed, casting, production coordination; pitching for funding via Screen Australia, Vic, QLD; four-time international award-winning festival scripts.
Film and television crew member at Fractured
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Crew roles included production coordination and scheduling, screenwriter, location scout, directing, script supervisor and continuity, sales and marketing, set design and set-up, sound, camera assistant, catering and camera operation.
Film and television crew member at Knight of Knights
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Crew roles included production coordination and scheduling, screenwriter, location scout, directing, script supervision and continuity, sales and marketing, set design and set-up, sound and camera assistance.
Film and television crew member at Don't Let Her Fall
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Crew member with responsibilities acknowledged by international film festivals; roles spanned production coordination, set design, sound, and on-set support.
Director, Casting, Screenwriter, and Production Coordinator at The Arrival
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected, cast and produced; wrote the pilot web series The Arrival; managed production coordination, budgets, and location scouting.
Online Travel Agent & Social Media Marketer at Ilovelifetravel (and related brands)
December 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025Online travel bookings, staff management for eleven, and social media marketing; tour management / tour guide.
Cruise Cleaner & Logistics Coordinator at Cruise Lines
December 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025Coordination of cruise departures and logistics; food and beverage service for cruise events and functions.
NDIS Client Support / Administration at Serco; Five Good Friends; SideKicker; My Aged Care
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorking with clients with disabilities, selling travel, and outbound calling for social market research.
Online Tutor / Assessor / Proofreader at Alco; DADA ABC; Cluey Learning Pty Ltd; Heytalk
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Online tutor, assessor, proofreading; taught Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian students; 10+ years of online training.
Online Travel Agent & Social Media Marketer at Ilovelifetravel
December 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025Online travel agent worldwide; social media marketing; staff management for eleven staff; travel booking tools.
Cruise Crew / Logistics
December 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025Cruise cleaner and coordination of cruise departures and logistics; food and beverage service; events.
Talent Chaperone / Driver at Melbourne Indian Film Festival
August 1, 2023 - PresentTalent chaperone and driver for international actors; coordinating pickups and transport.
Film & Television Crew Member
January 1, 2022 - PresentCrew member on three films in 2022: Fractured, Knight of Knights, Don't Let Her Fall; roles included production coordination and scheduling, location scouting, directing, script supervision, continuity, sales and marketing, set design, sound, camera assistant, catering, and camera operator.
Online Tutor/Assessor and Proofreader at Alco, DADA ABC, Cluey Learning Pty Ltd, Heytalk
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Online tutoring and assessment; proofreading for Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian and Australian students.
Director, Casting, Screenwriter, Production Coordinator at The Arrival (Web Series)
January 1, 2022 - PresentCreator and original screenwriter; piloting the series, developing grants/funding; currently pitching Stage 32 (as of Aug 2025); preparing for filming and casting.
Talent Chaperone / Driver at Melbourne Indian Film Festival
August 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025Talent chaperone and driver for international actors; managed logistics for festival events (airport transfers, Langham Hotel, etc).
Cruise Cleaner & Logistics Coordinator at Cruise lines (various)
December 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025Cruise cleaner & coordination of cruise departures & logistics; hospitality and event support.
Crew Driver / Production Logistics
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Driver for the production crew around Melbourne CBD and other areas; supporting crew logistics and transport.
Film & Television Crew Member at Various productions
January 1, 2022 - November 2, 2025Worked as crew on three international projects in 2022 (e.g., Fractured, Knight of Knights, Don't Let Her Fall); roles included directing, casting, screenwriting, and production coordination; currently pitching the web series Arrival and pursuing funding via Screen Australia and partners.
Crew Transport / Driver at Freelance Melbourne productions
August 1, 2023 - November 2, 2025Driver of the crew around the Melbourne CBD and other areas; responsible for pickups, drop-offs, and on-site logistics.
Camera Operator (Live Streaming) at Gameface
August 1, 2023 - November 2, 2025Camera operator for live streaming of football and netball games.
Online Trainer & Assessor at ALCO / DADA ABC Learning Pty Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Online trainer and assessor delivering content creation, training and assessment; 10+ years of experience training Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian and Australian students.
Cruise Cleaner & Logistics Coordinator at Cruise Events
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Cruise department coordination, logistics for departures, and beverage service for cruise events & functions.
NDIS Support / Content Creator & Trainer at Various clients (NDIS)
January 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025Casual roles in national client assessment, proofreading, content creation, travel bookings, training and assessment.
Film & Television Crew Member at Fractured / Knight of Knights / Don't Let Her Fall
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Crew roles including production coordination and scheduling, screenwriter, location scout, directing, script supervisor and continuity, sales & marketing, set design and setup, sound, camera assistant, catering, and camera lady.
Director at Don't Let Her Fall
January 1, 2023 - PresentDirector of the film; recognized in international film festivals.
Creator / Screenwriter / Director / Production Coordinator at The Arrival (Web Series)
January 1, 2022 - PresentOriginal screenwriter of the pilot; developing and pitching the series; fundraising and outreach to Screen Australia, Victoria, and Queensland; connected with Stage 32 and Cannes for potential financing.
Cameralady at Gameface
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Cameralady for live streaming football and netball games.
Driver at Illenium: John Cain Area / Melbourne
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Driver for the crew around Melbourne CBD and other areas.
Film & Television Crew Member at Fractured; Knight of Nights; Don't Let Her Fall
January 1, 2022 - PresentCrew roles across films including production coordination and scheduling, screenwriting, location scouting, directing, script supervision and continuity, sales and marketing, set design and setup, sound, camera assistant, catering, and camera lady.
NDIS/Contract Roles at Various
January 1, 2024 - PresentCasual roles in NDIS, Five Good Friends, Social Market Research, Sidekicker, and My Aged Care; duties included client assessments, travel bookings, proofreading, content creation and training.
Online Tutor & Assessor / Proofreader at Alco, DADA ABCCluey Learning Pty Ltd, Heytalk, & more
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022Online tutoring and assessment; WWC/Blue Card compliance; cross-language teaching (Chinese, Japanese); proofreading and editing.
Online Travel Agent & Social Media Marketer at Ilovelifetravel
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020Worldwide online travel agent; social media marketing; staff management; tour management.
Cruise Staff at Cruise Lines
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Cruise cleaner; coordination of cruise departures & logistics; F&B service for events; daily operations and tours.
Talent Chaperone & Driver at Melbourne Indian Film Festival / Langham Hotel (Melbourne)
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Talent chaperone and international actor driver; pickup/drop-off and hotel logistics.
Film & Television – Crew / Director / Screenwriter
January 1, 2022 - PresentFreelance and independent film/TV work across pre-production, production, and post-production. Roles included production coordination, script supervision, continuity, directing, and screenwriting for multiple productions, including collaboration with editors and composers to deliver festival-ready submissions.
NDIS, Administration, Proofreading, Content Creation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Provided administrative support, proofreading, content creation, and documentation management for ongoing projects; coordinated scheduling and client communications in multilingual environments.
Online Tutor & Assessor (International)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022Delivered and assessed accredited training (Certificate IV TAE40116) to international students; designed assessments and provided feedback to ensure compliance and high satisfaction.
Travel Agent, Tour Manager & Social Media Marketer
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020Managed travel bookings, guided tours, and social media campaigns; developed client relationships and leveraged digital channels to drive engagement.
Location Scout at Ambridge Media Australia
January 1, 2026 - PresentLocation Scout for 'Matched and Mismatched - Everything in between' written by Joe Ambridge; awaiting funding via Executive Producers from the USA. Responsibilities included scouting locations and coordinating with production.
Location Scout
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Location Scout (2024-2025) performing casual tasks related to NDIS projects, proofreading, content creation, travel bookings, training and assessment.
Film Crew Member
January 1, 2022 - PresentWorked on three films in 2022 (Fractured, Knight of Knights, Don't Let Her Fall). Roles included production coordination, casting, screenwriting, and on-set duties; involvement in the web series 'The Arrival' as writer and director.
Director, Casting, Screenwriter, Production Coordinator
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected, cast, and wrote for the web series 'The Arrival'; production coordination; currently pitching and raising funding via Screen Australia, Victoria and Queensland.
Pitching / Investor Outreach
August 1, 2025 - PresentConnected with potential financiers including Stage 32 and Cannes Film Festival for pitching; engaged in international pitching.
Location Scout & 1st AD at Ambridge Media Australia
January 1, 2026 - PresentLocation scout and first assistant director for 'Matched and Mismatched - Everything in between'; involved in scheduling, casting coordination, and production logistics; awaiting funding by US executive producers.
Online Trainer & Assessor at Casual roles (NDIS, Five Good Friend, Sidekicker, My Aged Care)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Proofreading, content creation, travel bookings, training and assessment; languages taught including Chinese and Japanese.
Film & TV Crew Member / The Arrival (pilot) at The Arrival / Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - PresentWriter, director, casting, production coordinator; pitching and fundraising; connected with Stage32 and Cannes.
Driver / Talent Chaperone at Illenium Area / Melbourne Indian Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Driver for crew around Melbourne CBD; talent chaperone; car pickups/drop-offs for festival events; Langham Hotel duties.
Camera Lady at Gameface
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Cameralady for Live Streaming Football and Netball games.
Cruise Cleaner & Logistics Coordinator at Cruise line
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Cruise ship crew role including cleaning, logistics coordination for departures, and onboard service.
Online Tutor, Assessor & Proofreader at Alco, DADA, ABCCluey Learning Pty Ltd, Heytalk
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022Online tutoring, assessment, proofreading for Chinese, Japanese and Australian students; WWC checks.
Crew Member (Film & TV)
January 1, 2022 - PresentFilm and television crew member on Fractured (2022), Knight of Knights (2022), and Don't Let Her Fall (2022); involvement in production coordination, casting, and directing tasks on The Arrival
Education
Screen, Media, Directing and Screenwriting at TAFE Qld
January 11, 2022 - December 9, 2022Bachelor Degree - Business Management at La Trobe University
January 6, 2016 - December 10, 2025Diploma Travel, Tourism and Hospitality at Chisholm TAFE
January 10, 2020 - November 2, 2022Qualifications
Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing, and Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Certificate IV Training and Assessment 40116
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Working With Children Check
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Diploma of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
November 2, 2025 - November 2, 2025Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing & Screenwriting
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Counselling)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Certificate IV Training and Assessment 40116
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Diploma in Travel and Tourism
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025First Aid & CPR
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Working With Children Check & Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Certificate IV Training and Assessment 40116
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025OH&S Training (Film & Television)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Certificate IV Training and Assessment (40116)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Counselling)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026First Aid & CPR
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Working With Children Check (WWCC)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026OHS / Health & Safety Training
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Diploma of Screen, Media, Directing & Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Counselling)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Bachelor's Degree – Business & Viticulture
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Diploma of Travel & Tourism
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026TESOL
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Film & Television Law and OHS Training
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026First Aid & CPR
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026WWCC
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing & Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Certificate IV Training and Assessment 40116
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Counselling)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Screen Australia Film Grant application experience
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026Screenwriter Quarter Finalist (worldwide)
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026Filmmaker Connect - Best Short Screenplay (Arrival)
October 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026Outstanding Screenplays International four-time award-winning Screenwriter
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Filmmaker Connect - Best Short Screenplay, Arrival (October 2024)
October 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026London Director Awards – Interviewed
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing, and Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Certificate IV in Real Estate
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Diploma in Travel and Tourism
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing, and Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Certificate IV in Real Estate
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Diploma in Travel and Tourism
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Diploma in Screen, Media, Directing & Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Certificate IV Training and Assessment 40116
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Counselling)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Business & Wine (Viticulture)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026First Aid & CPR
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Working With Children Check (WWC)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Government, Software & Internet
NDA must be signed before any information provided - in pitching / marketing mode for funding.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8731320/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1
A short film:
Logline
Writer Henry has the opportunity for an amazing deal, he has the chance to get everything he wants. But when he loses his girlfriend and can’t select an idea, he starts to struggle with being the tortured artist. Who is the Director?
I worked as general crew, ensuring the set was safe and intact for actors and Crew.
A two-time international award-winning film.
Script supervisor & actor.
Written & Directed by Mel May.
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