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Hi, I’m Derryn Watts. I’m a director with a strong background in commercials, music videos, educational and television series. I’m known for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. I’ve created multi-platform content for Secrets and Lies with Network Ten, and wrote and directed MindMatters for Beyond Blue. With a solid producing and coordinating background, I’ve managed COVID protocols on Irreverent and Black Snow S1, and I’ve supported art department work on Darby & Joan S2. I manage crews and coordinate with production and accounts to keep schedules on track.…Hi, I’m Derryn Watts. I’m a director with a strong background in commercials, music videos, educational and television series. I’m known for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. I’ve created multi-platform content for Secrets and Lies with Network Ten, and wrote and directed MindMatters for Beyond Blue. With a solid producing and coordinating background, I’ve managed COVID protocols on Irreverent and Black Snow S1, and I’ve supported art department work on Darby & Joan S2. I manage crews and coordinate with production and accounts to keep schedules on track.

Derryn Watts

Video Editor, Videographer, Photoshop Editor, +7

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Hi, I’m Derryn Watts. I’m a director with a strong background in commercials, music videos, educational and television series. I’m known for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. I’ve created multi-platform content for Secrets and Lies with Network Ten, and wrote and directed MindMatters for Beyond Blue. With a solid producing and coordinating background, I’ve managed COVID protocols on Irreverent and Black Snow S1, and I’ve supported art department work on Darby & Joan S2. I manage crews and coordinate with production and accounts to keep schedules on track.…Hi, I’m Derryn Watts. I’m a director with a strong background in commercials, music videos, educational and television series. I’m known for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. I’ve created multi-platform content for Secrets and Lies with Network Ten, and wrote and directed MindMatters for Beyond Blue. With a solid producing and coordinating background, I’ve managed COVID protocols on Irreverent and Black Snow S1, and I’ve supported art department work on Darby & Joan S2. I manage crews and coordinate with production and accounts to keep schedules on track.

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Hi, I’m Derryn Watts. I’m a director with a strong background in commercials, music videos, educational and television series. I’m known for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget.

I’ve created multi-platform content for Secrets and Lies with Network Ten, and wrote and directed MindMatters for Beyond Blue. With a solid producing and coordinating background, I’ve managed COVID protocols on Irreverent and Black Snow S1, and I’ve supported art department work on Darby & Joan S2. I manage crews and coordinate with production and accounts to keep schedules on track.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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English

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Work Experience

Art Dept Asst. Coordinator at Darby & Joan (CJZ, AcornTV)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted the art department on the drama series, coordinating props, set dressing, and on-set art department logistics; liaised with production and design teams to maintain schedules and visual continuity.

Asst Coordinator at Designing Christmas (Jaggi Entertainment)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Supported production coordination for Designing Christmas, handling scheduling, logistics, and on-set coordination; helped ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.

Covid Supervisor at Black Snow (Goalpost Pictures, Stan)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Led COVID-19 safety protocols on Black Snow, implementing testing, hygiene measures, risk assessments and compliance with public health guidelines; collaborated with heads of departments to minimize risk while keeping production on track.

Covid Supervisor at Irreverent (Matchbox Pictures, NBC Universal)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Covid Supervisor on Irreverent S1; established protocols, monitored compliance, and coordinated with departments to maintain a safe production environment and schedule.

Production Covid Coordinator at True Spirit (Stargirl, Netflix)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Managed on-set safety protocols during production of True Spirit, including health checks, contact tracing and safety communications.

Video Content Producer at Aveo

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Produced video content for Aveo; oversaw pre-production planning, shoots, editing, and delivery for marketing and communications.

Producer & Director at Pi Films Pty Ltd.

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2021

Producer and director overseeing development, budgeting, casting, crew management and post-production for multiple projects; collaborated with clients to deliver on brief and schedule.

Producer & Director at Taxi Film Production

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Producer and director for diverse film and television projects; led production from concept through post-production, managing teams and timelines.

Director, Editor, VFX at Pillow Talk Campaigns

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Directed, edited and added VFX for Pillow Talk campaigns (2014-2017).