I’m a Melbourne-based filmmaker, writer, playwright, copywriter and composer.
I am the co-editor of I’m Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor, released in hardcover in August 2022 by Bloomsbury Academic. The paperback was released on February 22nd 2024 and is now available to order.
My first play, Trotsky and Friends, premiered at the 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and was performed again at the 2017 Comedy Festival. My second play, The Business of God, premiered in April at the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at La Mama Theatre. My third play, Empathy Training, premiered at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with each session sold out. My newest play, The Philosophy of Murder, premiered at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
I have written, produced and directed 8 short films.
I write for various lifestyle magazines on topics such as wine, food, art and travel, and have been featured in magazines and journals such as Halliday Wine Companion, National Liquor News, WinePilot, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, and Senses of Cinema. I also work as a proofreader/editor, as well as a videographer, video editor and copywriter.
If you’re looking to collaborate on a project, for a quote for proofreading/editing/copywriting work, or for anything else, please contact me.
‘I’m Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor’
My co-edited book with Ian Dixon on the films of David Bowie, ‘I’m Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor’, is now available from Bloomsbury Academic. The book explores Bowie’s roles in films such as The Man Who Fell to Earth, Christiane F., Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Labyrinth, The Last Temptation of Christ, and The Prestige.
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LATEST NEWS
What’s in a name? The etymological origins of popular grapes – Nov 30 2025
This piece in Halliday magazine explores the origins of some well-known grape names and why many grape varieties take on different names. Read the piece on the Wine Companion website.
Changing of the guard: Chief winemakers who have taken over established wineries – 29 October 2024
This piece explores the stories of three winemakers who took over the winemaking duties at well-established wineries, looking at what they kept the same but also how they forged their own paths. You can read ‘Changing of the guard’ on the Halliday Wine Companion website.
Welcome abroad: Winemakers who have migrated to Australia – 13 March 2024
I interviewed four winemakers who were born overseas yet migrated to Australia and to follow (or create) their dreams in the wine industry. Nominated in the 2024 Wine Communicator Awards for ‘Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column’. You can read ‘Welcome abroad’ on the Halliday Wine Companion website.
Sunbury wineries – 31 Oct 2023
In October 2023 I did a tour of the best wineries in Victoria’s Sunbury region, visiting Lakey Farm, Witchmount Estate, Marnong Estate, and Craiglee. Read about my Sunbury tour on the Halliday Wine Companion website.
48 Hours in the Yarra Valley – 31 May 2023
In Dec 2022 my piece ’48 Hours in the Yarra Valley’ was published in the Halliday magazine and appeared online in Mat 2023. Read about my Yarra Valley tour on the Halliday Wine Companion website.
