Writer | Podcaster
At 11 months, I sat transfixed as my Mum read me picture books.
At age 11, dissatisfied with the lack of a third season of All Aussie Adventures, I filmed my own, using my unwitting younger siblings as the stars.
At age 21, I channeled my love for storytelling through the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) at the VCA.
During my time at the VCA I found that I enjoyed writing genre heavy stories with a unique Australian flavour more than anything else.
Not only do I like writing films, I also like talking about them. I maintain and release a (semi-popular) weekly pop culture podcast titled The Video Shop.
Ultimately, I want one thing: to write genre stories that entertain people. Oh, maybe two things: for the Navy Blues to once again win the flag.
EXPERIENCE
RuFFLES
A HORROR SHORT
“There’s A New Name In Horror”
Co-director, writer & Editor
Ruffles was created for the BIFA Horror Short Film Competition. Co-directed with Breanne Krause.
Undergarment Odysseys
A Crispy Yoghurt Production
A four-part anthology web-series that comedically deals with sex!
Writer & Script Supervisor
One of four writers that co-wrote the entire series together. Was the script supervisor on set for the entirety of the shoot.
The Waiting Game
VCA Produced Web-series
At a restaurant, set on one night, a romantic comedy about a waitress and a chef’s unrequited love is put to the test through a series of romantic dates who arrive at their restaurant.
Writer
Fully involved with the development of the overall series and co-writer of episode three: Simmer Down.
Tech Inc. Global
VCA Produced Web-Series
In this absurdist comedy, Dexter’s proud father and the rest of their dysfunctional family band together to form an app developing company named Tech Inc Global. In this heart-warming story, Dexter learns that success at the expense of your family is not success at all.
Original Concept
Pitched with Millie Holten. One of three selected from 36 to be produced.
ART DEPARTMENT
Helped with the construction of sets and assisted with selection and on-set management of props.
The Video Shop Podcast
THE video shop
Cal and Sam talk Movies and TV shows because they have nothing else in common.
Host & Co-Creator
Cal and Sam wanted an excuse to hangout and talk about Doctor Who so they started a podcast.
That podcast soon evolved into a network, that includes three on-going and two seasonal shows.
Sam’s responsibilities include; managing the website, production of audio dramas and podcasts; hosting shows.
SCRIPTS & CONCEPTS
The Burnouts
SAMPLE script - Science Fiction
A Kids-on-Bikes Science Fiction feature film set in the regional town of Bendigo, Victoria in the year 1999.
Writer
When a group of kids accidentally releases a dangerous alien species onto their hometown they must find a way to stop them - while there is still a town left to save.
Growlers Hill
Sample Script - THRILLEr
Growlers Hill is a 6-part television murder mystery series.
WRITER
When a civil engineer dies under unusually circumstances, a head strong, big city detective is sent to small town Victoria where they get wrapped in a killer plot they are completely unprepared for.
Dropped: Australia
Reality TV Concept
Survivor meets The Amazing Race. Each week two teams of two people are dropped in a random location. Once there they are given a task and the race to the $15,000 begins. Without knowing their location they are allowed to bring one item to help them in their task.
Proof of Concept by Nicholas Lam, Michael Norris and Samuel Pratt-White.
INTERNSHIPS
XYZ Films
Completed script coverage for screenplays in various stages of production.
Neighbours
Fremantle Australia
Observed and assisted throughout every aspect of the writing department.
BLOG
It takes 8 minutes for light to reach the Earth from the Sun. After the Sun mysteriously vanishes the countdown begins, and Joe is faced with a near impossible question: what do you do with your last 8 minutes?