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Current Projects

current projects on the slate:

BLOODLINE: Historical and Political Thriller novel trilogy, TV series and hybrid documentary. Multi-platform project co-authored with novilist Alan Gold and developed with publisher Simon&Schuster and producer Harold Finger. 

THE CRAFTSMAN: Interactive thriller for tablet devices. A story of voyeurism and dark secrets. Developed by Portal Entertainment. 

DEAD MANS TRACKS: Crime thriller experience for mobile devices. Adapted from the work of best-selling novelist Peter James and created in collaboration with writer/producer James Simpson. Developed by Portal Entertainment.

WASTELANDER PANDA: Story editor on post-apocalyptic multiplatform adventure series. Written and directed by Victoria Cocks and produced by Kirsty Stark. “The tale of Arcayus, the last remaining panda in a post-apocalyptic Wasteland.” wastelanderpanda.com Featured at SXSW 2013.

ASHES: Horror Feature Film. Australian Writers Guild AWGIE award winning script 2012, best unproduced screenplay. Producer Raquelle David, Damsel Pictures.

REDEMPTION: Historical crime fiction novel set in depression era Sydney. The story of a war-veteran journalist seeking redemption in Sydney’s dark criminal underworld.

NIGHTSHIFT: Interactive Supernatural Horror experience for tablet devices. Developed by Portal Entertainment, UK. 

 

upcoming public presentations, workshops and lectures:

DIGITAL360 Lab: South Australian Film Corp.
November 2012 to May 2013
Equiping producers, writers and developers of feature film, television, interactive and multiplatform projects to take advantage of the burgeoning possibilities in the digital space.  

Metroscreen Storyworld Studio
June 2013
- Development lab program for intercative multiplatform narratives focused on writers. 

Screenworks Storyworld Development Workshop
August-September 2013
- Narrative development and writing of intercative & multiplatform storyworlds