John Fairhead

Career Summary

I am an enthusiastic film technician dedicated to achieving the desired production outcome ensuring safe work practices whilst maintaining a pleasurable on set atmosphere. Over 30 years experience across a variety of crew departments on productions in Australia and the UK has provided me with in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the production process. This skill set I apply diligently with enthusiasm on every production whether contracted as Assistant Director, Safety Consultant/Supervisor or Stunt Actor. Qualifications & experience in OHS-WHS means that I can bring valuable compliance knowledge to a production. I also have enough safety equipment to cover the requirements from the smallest short film to large budget feature films.

Professional Credits

• 2017, Slam, Domestic, Feature Films /, SLAM Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2016, Three Summers, Domestic, Feature Films /, Three Summers Film Production, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2016, Breath, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama/Sport, 115mins, Gran Via Productions, Screen Australia, Safety Supervisor /
• 2016, Whiteley, Domestic, Feature Films /, Documentary, Northern Pictures, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2016, DAFUQ?, Domestic, Web Series /, Mad Kids, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2015, Jasper Jones, Domestic, Feature Films /, Bucktin Productions Pty Ltd, Safety Supervisor / Stunt Performer /
• 2015, OtherLife, Domestic, Feature Films /, Crime, 96mins, WBMC, Cherry Road Films, Head Gear Film, Safety Supervisor /
• 2015, The Legend of Gavin Tanner, Domestic, Web Series /, Mad Kids, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2015, Red Dog: True Blue, Domestic, Feature Films /, Taylor Media, Safety Supervisor /
• 2015, The Moon & The Sun, International, Feature Films /, Lightstream Pictures, Safety Supervisor /
• 2014, Looking For Grace, Domestic, Feature Films /, Taylor Media, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2014, HBF "Hospital", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Beautiful Pictures, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2013, Stone Age Man, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Documentary, Electric Pictures, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2013, Kill Me Three Times, Domestic, Feature Films /, KM3T Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2013, Alinta Gas, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Revolver Films, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2012-2013, The Turning-Aquifer, Fog, Commission, Defender, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Savage Films, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2012, The War That Changed Us, Domestic, TV Mini Series /, Factual / Documentary, Electric Pictures, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2012, Son of a Gun - Splinter Unit, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Son of a Gun Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2011, Accidental Soldier, Domestic, TV Movie /, Drama, Sllent Parts Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2011, Drift, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Drift International, Safety Supervisor /
• 2011, Save Your Legs, Domestic, Feature Films /, Comedy, Another Man's Box Pty Ltd, Safety Supervisor /
• 2010, Jandamarra's War, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Factual / Documentary, Electric Pictures, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2010, The Killer Elite, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Ambience Productions, Safety Supervisor /
• 2009, Dead Normal, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, Burberry Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2009, Lockie Leonard 2, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, Goal Post Productions, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2008, ANZ - Spelling Bee, Domestic, TVC /, Comedy, Radical Media, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2008, Bitter Art, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Fade In Films Pty Ltd, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2008, Knowing, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Ezekiel Films Pty Ltd, Safety Supervisor /
• 2007, Kath & Kim, Domestic, TV Series /, Comedy, Riley Turner Productions, Safety Supervisor /
• 2007, Long Tan, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Factual / Documentary, Mental Media, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2007, Neighbours, Domestic, TV Series /, Drama, Global Television, Stunt Performer /
• 2007, To Hell and Back, Domestic, Feature Films /, Comedy, Media World Productions, Safety Supervisor /
• 2007, Underbelly, Domestic, TV Series /, Drama, Screentime Pty Ltd, Safety Supervisor / Stunt Performer /
• 2006, Where the Wild Things Are, International, Feature Films /, Worldwide Maurice International Company, Safety Supervisor /
• 2005-2006, Sleep Over Club 2, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, Southern Star, 1st Assistant Director /
• 2005, Ghost Rider, International, Feature Films /, Vengence Productions, Safety Supervisor /

Professional Memberships

• Safety Institute of Australia Since 2009
• Actors Equity Since 1989

Special and Technical Skills

Equity Graded Safety Supervisor/Stunt Actor (1989) - 6001452 Diploma Screen & Media Certificate IV Occupational Health & Safety First Aid Certificate (level 2) Advanced Traffic Management & Traffic Controller Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling – AFTRS Working with Children Check Card Divemaster & Master Scuba Diver (P.A.D.I.) Bronze Medallion Swimming Certification Intermediate Rigger Drivers License (car, articulated truck, motorcycle, bus) Motor Boat License

Direct URL

https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/1336/john-fairhead