BIO
A uniquely skilled and highly effective industry professional with 30+ yrs experience.
His award-winning talent is held in high esteem globally and his work has been lauded in over 40 international festivals ((including US festivals accredited by the ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES as qualifying festivals for Short Film Oscar nomination). His debut feature film ‘DYING BREED’ premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (Distributors: Hoyts (Aus) & Lionsgate (USA); Sales agent: Arclight).
Jody’s work is broadcast regularly across territories worldwide, his expertise in communication shifting brand awareness in a multitude of markets. He is regarded as top of his field in high-end TVC making and is entrusted by multinational brands to shoot global brand campaigns. Recently, he was Executive Producer / Creative Director for Shutterstock Studios, overseeing production of branded content in Australia / New Zealand.
In television, he has directed drama for NINE (Bryan Brown producing) and produced lifestyle shows for SEVEN Network (including ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ and ‘Ground Force’). In children’s programming, his series ‘Bobbie The Bear’ (ABC) was voted the ‘Top 21’ series to watch in the global market of children’s production at Mipcom.
In addition to his direction, he has been commissioned to write an array of material for Ambience Entertainment, Seven Network, Nine Network, Cargo Entertainment, AMG Pictures and more.
His extensive VFX skills have steered iconic cinematics to completion, producing award winning trailers for US clients EPIC GAMES, IRON GALAXY, WARNER BROS, and VFX Supervising a variety of drama projects, including Bruce Beresford’s LADIES IN BLACK.
Jody’s has earned a global reputation as a first-rate storyteller / VFX specialist with a cinematic eye and a penchant for achieving natural subtle performances. His extensive experience across so many areas also ensures delivery on time and to budget.