Check out my CV. I've been an editor for over 30 years, have written and Directed an Australian Feature Film, shot 100's of Television Commercials and this has taught me how to "tell a story". Corporate, Dramatic Fiction or Educational, I believe there is always a story to be told.

John Studley

Check out my CV. I've been an editor for over 30 years, have written and Directed an Australian Feature Film, shot 100's of Television Commercials and this has taught me how to "tell a story". Corporate, Dramatic Fiction or Educational, I believe there is always a story to be told.

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Check out my CV. I’ve been an editor for over 30 years, have written and Directed an Australian Feature Film, shot 100’s of Television Commercials and this has taught me how to “tell a story”. Corporate, Dramatic Fiction or Educational, I believe there is always a story to be told.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Casual Employee / Subject Coordinator at The University of Melbourne – Film & Television, Faculty of the VCA
January 1, 2012 - Present
Casual employee; Subject Coordinator – Making Movies 1, 2 & 3 (Elective & Breadth). Duties: Prep & Deliver lectures, Coordination & Management of sessional staff, Marking/Assessment, Continued development & design of course structure, student liaison. Editing Supervision/Consultant for 1st year BFAFTV students end of year films (2012).
Director at Neighbours (FremantleMedia)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Opening Titles sequence for Neighbours 2013 & 2015 (FremantleMedia).
Co-Writer/Director/Editor at The Independent
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Feature film “The Independent”. Released early 2008. Selection Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.
Producer/Director at Freelance
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Producer/Director - Television Commercials including: Kmart, CC’s, McDonalds and the Australian Defense Force. Pre-production budgeting, casting & creative concept; production scheduling, shooting & performance; post supervision of all Vision & Sound editing.
Television Commercial Director at Famous by Tuesday
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1999
In House 1989-1999 Television Commercial Director for Production Company, Famous by Tuesday. Commercials shot for McDonalds, MITRE 10, BMW, Mitsubishi, Cadbury Schweppes and Johnson & Johnson. Budgeting, production reports and post supervision of all productions. Head of Sight & Sound Department for Advertising Agency, DDB Needham.

Education

Certificate IV Training, Assessment and Education (TAE 40110) at NMIT Preston
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Media Studies at Holmesglen College of TAFE
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate IV Training, Assessment and Education (TAE 40110)
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
AACTA/AFI professional accreditation and chapter membership: Director – Screenwriter – Editor
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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