Simon Dodd
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2019 AWGIE NOMINATION – ANIMATION CATEGORY
for Spongo, Fuzz & Jalapeña: ‘The Gasman Cometh’
KANGAROO BEACH
CHEEKY LITTLE MEDIA – ABCTV
2019
Animated children's series
THE LAST DODO – Animation Screenplay with Tristan Dodd
Optioned by CHEEKY LITTLE MEDIA
2019
A SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENT: LONG STORY SHORT
ABC RADIO – ABC COMEDY – ABC IVIEW
2019
ALIEN TV
POP FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT / eONE / NETFLIX / NINE NETWORK
2019
Animated children's series
Episodes 102, 112, 121, 129, 137, 155
PRETZEL AND PICKLE - PILOT EPISODE
CHEEKY LITTLE MEDIA
2018
Animated children's series
FLIGHT CENTRE GLOBAL GATHERING 2018 SPONSOR VIDEOS
CI EVENTS - FLIGHT CENTRE
2018
TEDDIES
NORTHERN PICTURES - BEACH HOUSE PICTURES - NINE NETWORK
2018
Eps 24A & 24B
SPONGO, FUZZ AND JALAPEÑA
CHEEKY LITTLE MEDIA - ABCTV
2018
Eps 15 & 20
2018 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY DEBATE
ABC RADIO - IVIEW
2018
Writing material for MC Libbi Gorr
DR KARL'S OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE
THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL - FREDBIRD ENTERTAINMENT
2017
BBC/UKTV BRAND REFRESH
BBC WORLDWIDE AUSTRALASIA
2016
Copywriter
2016 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2016
Writing material for debate moderator Barry Humphries
GNW TV 1997 - 2016
GNW-TV
One of the core writing team of Good News Week, at both the ABC and Network Ten, as well as The Glass House, The Side Show, Good News Weekend, GNW Night Lite, Good News World, In Siberia Tonight, The Way We Were, the ARIA Music Awards and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas and Debates.
2015 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2015
Writing material for debate moderator Waleed Aly.
2015 AACTA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
AFI-AACTA - FOURTH WALL - FOXTEL ARENA
2015
2015 AACTA NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY OPENER
AFI-AACTA - FOURTH WALL - NETWORK TEN
2014
"DOGSTAR - CHRISTMAS IN SPACE" TELE-MOVIE
WORLD MEDIA PICTURES - NINE NETWORK
2015
Writing additional script material.
2014 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2014
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Amanda Keller.
THE FLAMIN’THONGS
MWP-RDB THONGS PTY LTD - ABC3
2009 - 2014
26 episodes of animated children's series.
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
FREEHAND TV - NETWORK TEN
2013
A sports-based comedy panel game show hosted by Tommy Little.
2013 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2013
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
GOOD NEWS WEEK FAREWELL SHOW
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2012
2012 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2012
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
GOOD NEWS WORLD
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2011
Comedy sketch show with the cast of Good News Week.
2011 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2011
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
GOOD NEWS WEEK
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2008-2011
2008-2011
2010 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2010
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
THE GO SHOW
NICKELODEON
2009
Kids' sketch program.
THE SQUIZ
AMBIENCE ENTERTAINMENT - SBS-TV
2009
Sports quiz show hosted by Anh Do.
2009 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2009
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
2008 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2008
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
THE SIDESHOW
GNW PRODUCTIONS - ABC TV
2007
SLEEK GEEKS
CORDELL JIGSAW PRODUCTIONS - ABCTV
2007
Science series with a comedy edge, hosted by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Adam Spencer.
2007 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY DEBATE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - TEN NETWORK
2007
Writing material for host and adjudicator, Corrine Grant.
THE GLASSHOUSE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - ABCTV
2001-2006
COMEDY INC.
CRACKERJACK PRODUCTIONS - NINE NETWORK
2004
Sketch Comedy series
IN SIBERIA TONIGHT
GNW PRODUCTIONS - SBS-TV
2004
THE WAY WE WERE
GNW PRODUCTIONS - ABCTV
2003
MUM’S THE WORD
SBS-TV
2002
Eight-part series exploring the essence of motherhood, presented by stand-up comedian A.J Rochester and journalist Rebecca Le Tourneau.
GOOD NEWS WEEK, GOOD NEWS WEEKEND, GNW NITE LITE, GNW DEBATES, specials etc
GNW PRODUCTIONS - ABCTV - TEN NETWORK
1997-2001
OLYMPICS EXPOSED: LIVE & EXCLUDED WITH ANDREW DENTON
CHANNEL 4 UK - NINE NETWORK
2000
A one hour comedy special for Channel Four (UK), and Channel 9.
42ND ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
NINE NETWORK
2000
Hosted by Andrew Denton
THE GREAT CHASE
THE NINE NETWORK
2000
A game show where contestants search around Australia for pieces of a puzzle that could win them $20,000.
41ST ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
NINE NETWORK
1999
Hosted by Andrew Denton.
THE HUB
XYZ ENTERTAINMENT
1996 - 1999
Contemporary culture show on cable channel Arena, hosted by Amanda Keller.
THE 13TH ANNUAL ARIA MUSIC AWARDS
NETWORK TEN
1999
Material for host Paul McDermott
THE 12TH ANNUAL ARIA MUSIC AWARDS
NETWORK TEN
1998
Material for host Paul McDermott
THE 11TH ANNUAL ARIA MUSIC AWARDS
NETWORK TEN
1997
Material for host Paul McDermott
RIPSNORTERS
SEVEN NETWORK
1997
Game Show hosted by Garry McDonald
FULL FRONTAL
ARTIST SERVICES - SEVEN NETWORK
1996
Sketch Comedy
THE CHINHEAD SHOW
NICKELODEON
1996
Cult kids' series hosted by Chinhead - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSqnx2o8xAQ
KEVIN COSTNER MEETS ANDREW DENTON
EASTWAY PRODUCTIONS - SEVEN NETWORK
1995
Special for the Seven Network.
DENTON
EASTWAY PRODUCTIONS - SEVEN NETWORK
1994 - 1995
Comedy tonight show hosted by Andrew Denton.
HOME & AWAY
SEVEN NETWORK
1993
Episode 1373 - Air Date: 24th November 1993 Sarah faces a dilemma as her relationship with Nathan intensifies. Shane stirs things up at the police station.
FULL FRONTAL
ARTIST SERVICES - SEVEN NETWORK
1993
Sketch Comedy
ADVERTISING COPY WRITER
DMB &B ADVERTISING AGENCY
1993
THE MONEY OR THE GUN
ABC-TV
1989 - 1993
Cult comedy/talk-show hosted by Andrew Denton
E STREET
WESTSIDE PRODUCTIONS - NETWORK TEN
1992
Storyliner & Script Editor for the ult Australian television soap opera
FAST FORWARD
ARTIST SERVICES - SEVEN NETWORK
1991
Sketch Comedy
THE PARTY MACHINE
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
1990
A satirical look at the 1990 Federal election.
THE BIG GIG
ABC-TV
1989
A live comedy/variety show, hosted by Wendy Harmer
BLAH BLAH BLAH
ABC-TV
1988
Cult comedy/talk show hosted by Andrew Denton.
Stage
"PLAYTHING" - Writer/Dramaturg
THE DEPOT THEATRE
March 2016 – April 2016
Writer and Dramaturg of my own absurdist comedy stage play - "Plaything" for The Depot Theatre production - Mar 31- Apr 16 2016
48TH ANNUAL AWGIE AWARDS CEREMONY
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ GUILD
2015
Writer for host Ian Simmons
47TH ANNUAL AWGIE AWARDS CEREMONY
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ GUILD
2014
Writer for host Ian Simmons
"PLAYTHING" @ THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2014
WRITER - PRODUCER - DIRECTOR
2014 Factory Floor Theatre - Marrickville
Radio
2018 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY DEBATE
ABC RADIO - IVIEW
2018
Writing material for MC Libbi Gorr
ANDREW DENTON BREAKFAST SHOW
TRIPLE M
1998–2001(3 years)
Sketch writer
ANDREW DENTON BREAKFAST SHOW
2DAY FM
1995
Sketch writer
LIVEWIRE
ABC RADIO NATIONAL
1993
Sketch writer
DOUG MULRAY BREAKFAST SHOW
TRIPLE M
1993
Sketch Writer
DOUG MULRAY BREAKFAST SHOW
TRIPLE M
1990 - 1991
Sketch Writer
Writer & Co-Host - Andrew Denton's "Radio Nasty"
TRIPLE J
1989
Sketch Writer
DOUG MULRAY BREAKFAST SHOW
TRIPLE M
1986 - 1989
Sketch Writer
COUNTRY HOME IDEAS
Travel Feature
2017
“Manors Please! – Peppers Manor House, Sutton Forest”
COUNTRY HOME IDEAS
Travel Feature
2016
“Showtime – Hotel Teatro, Porto Portugal”
HOME IDEAS
Travel Feature
2015
“NZ’s Other Great Russell – Something To Crow About.”
AUSTRALIAN COASTAL HOME
Travel Feature
2014
“Destination Jervis Bay – Glamping it up”
LIVING + LIFESTYLE
Travel Feature
2012
“How to be a Soho Bohobo”
COUNTRY HOME IDEAS
Travel Feature
2011
“Phillip Island Uncovered”
LIVING + LIFESTYLE
Travel Feature
2011
“Eyes On The Prize – The Great Ocean Road”
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME
Travel Feature
2007
“He Said, She Said”
HQ MAGAZINE
Short fictional story
1999
"Ghosts in the Machine/Insurrection"
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Summer Agenda Section
1994
“Boomerang Gifts” - Dec 26th
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Metro Section
1992
“Yule Be Sorry” Cover story. December 4th
AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE
1990/91
Comedy caption writer for “Punchlines” and “Potshots” segments.
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Summer Agenda
1989
Writer - “Brief History of Summer” - December ‘89.
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Metro Section
1985
“Good Buy Paradise” cover story.
NATIONAL TIMES
“A Letter to Penthouse”
1984
1st Prize in National Times Humorous Writing Competition
CORPORATE VIDEOS/EVENTS/ADVERTISING, ETC
FLIGHT CENTRE GLOBAL GATHERING 2018 SPONSOR VIDEOS
CI EVENTS - FLIGHT CENTRE
2018
OPTUS “CHIMP” VIDEO
Jack Morton Worldwide
2005
TELSTRA BRAND VIDEO
Jack Morton Worldwide
2002
“SYDNEY SHINES” TOURISM NSW VIDEO
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1997
PRUDENTIAL INDUCTION VIDEO
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1997
FAI LIFE INSURANCE HORSE RACE VIDEO
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1996
NZ TOURISM BOARD ROADSHOW SCRIPT
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1996
“JILL AND TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE”
St George Life Insurance Act Video
1996
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
McDONALD’S 1996 NSW CREW RALLY
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1996
“DIAL ‘N’ FOR NOKIA”
NOKIA 1610 Mobile Phone Instructional Video
1996
Writer - Alpha Corporate Pty Ltd
OPTUS FREESTYLE LAUNCH
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1996
DIGITAL MULTIVENDOR CUSTOMER SERVICES
For Video & Internet release - Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1996
“AMANDA GOES DIGITAL”
NOKIA 2110E Mobile Phone Instructional Video
1996
Writer - Alpha Corporate Pty Ltd
“AN UNNATURAL HISTORY OF THE CORN CHIP”
Smith’s Sales Force Road Show - Writer - Alpha Corporate Pty Ltd
1996
WESTINGHOUSE F SERIES TRAINING VIDEO
Writer - Wavelength Corporate Communications
1993
VICK’S VAPODROPS ACCOUNT
CORNINGWARE ACCOUNT
1993
Freelance Copy Writer - DMB &B Advertising Agency
ADVERTISING COPY WRITER
DMB &B ADVERTISING AGENCY
1993
“HOW TO RAISE HAPPY KIDS”
Script Writer - 30 Min Self-Help Video on Parenting
1993
Presented by Noni Hazelhurst
- Seeandem Productions
“THE BEST AND THE REST”
Script writer - Price Waterhouse Training Video
1993
For Business Media Australia
TRUST KELVINATOR TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION
Script writer - Kelvinator Sales Training Video
1993
For Wavelength Corporate Communications
LEVER REXONA NATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE ‘93
Writer - “Drive & Unsweaty” Corporate Event
1993
For Business Media Australia
FILM AUSTRALIA, 2 x 15 min discussion films
for the NSW Department of Education
1988
COMEDY WRITING FOR RADIO, One day workshop at
2NUR, University of Newcastle, co-run with Andrew Denton
1988
THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S DREAM
8 minute promotional video for Pacific 3M
1988
“DAYS WITHOUT WIVES”
Five part soap-opera for Prudential’s 1989 Conference
1988
Awards
AACTA AWARD FOR BEST CHILDREN'S TELEVISION SERIES
THE FLAMIN' THONGS
2015
2014 ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS - WINNER - BEST 2D ANIMATED PROGRAMME
THE FLAMIN' THONGS - NOBODY LIKES A SMART HOUSE
2014
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWGIE NOMINATION - ANIMATION CATEGORY
THE FLAMIN' THONGS -- "THONGAGEDDON"
2014
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Comedy - Sketch or Light Entertainment
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "THE SECOND GOING".
2013
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Comedy - Sketch or Light Entertainment
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "THE STATE OF THE NATION"
2012
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Comedy - Sketch or Light Entertainment
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "AUSTRALIA DECIDES 2010"
2011
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Comedy - Sketch or Light Entertainment
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "THE OPENING CEREMONY"
2010
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Comedy - Sketch or Light Entertainment
GOOD NEWS WEEK
2009
A.F.I. - BEST LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
THE GLASS HOUSE
2005
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Non Format Comedy
THE GLASS HOUSE: EP 736
2005
THE FIND THE FUNNY Comedy Screenplay Competition - 1st Prize Winner
"BIG TURKEY”
2005
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Non Format Comedy
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "THE CLOSING CEREMONY"
2001
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Non Format Comedy
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "EP 535"
2000
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Non Format Comedy
GOOD NEWS WEEK: "ELECTION EVE SPECIAL"
1999
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' GUILD AWARD (AWGIE): Non Format Comedy
GOOD NEWS WEEK
1998
UNITED NATIONS MEDIA PEACE PRIZE
"THE MONEY OR THE GUN" (EPISODE #23, "THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PATRONISING BASTARD")
1991
Australian Television Award (Penguin) - Comedy
TELEVISION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
1990
"The Money Or The Gun"
Australian Television Award (Penguin) - Light Entertainment
TELEVISION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
1990
"The Money Or The Gun"
Australian Television Award (Penguin) - Light Entertainment
TELEVISION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
1989
The Money Or The Gun: "Flying"
Internet
OFFICIAL "DENTON" INTERNET SITE
Eastway Communications
1995
Net Editor & Home Page Design
Other Jobs
FREELANCE SOUND RECORDIST
1988 - 1991
SBS, "Sunday" (Nine), etc.
SOUND RECORDIST & CAMERAMAN
SBS TELEVISION
1984 - 1988
Covering News, Current Affairs, Dateline, etc
CLERK CLASS ONE
Dept of Social Security
1983 - 1983
Bondi Junction
OPERATIONS OFFICER
METRO TELEVISION
1982 - 1983
Paddington Town Hall, Sydney
PROMOTIONS PRODUCER
WIN TELEVISION
1981 - 1982
Wollongong
AUDIO VISUAL OFFICER
SYDNEY TEACHERS’ COLLEGE
1981
Joined the Australian Writers' Guild
1989.02.21
Education
THE STORY SERIES
Intensive Screenwriting Training
2016
AWARD ADVERTISING SCHOOL
AWARD
1993
AFTRS - Script Writing Correspondence Course
AFTRS
1983
Bachelor of Arts Communication
M.C.A.E.
1981
Higher School Certificate
Wollongong High School
1977
