Career Summary
Experienced in art department, working independently as a freelancer also in production houses as a team member.
My background includes TVC and feature film production, music video direction and writing screenplays. My writing has been funded by Film Vic and the AFC.
I have been responsible for the delegation of work within teams of collaborators, and I try to stay aware of trends in technology and contemporary culture.
Professional Credits
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2015, "STREETS" & "HEARTWORM" by Kollaps, Domestic, Music Videos /, Commercial, Peccadillo, Australia, DOP / Cinematographer / Director /
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2015, ASAKUSA, Domestic, Short Films /, Reality, 11.52mins, Peccadillo, Australia, Director / Producer /
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2015, HUNTERS, International, TV Series /, Drama, Matchbox, Storyboard Artist /
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2014, "IT'S ALRIGHT" by Fractures - shot in Chernobyl, Domestic, Music Videos /, Reality, Director's Assistant /
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2014, LORE, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Warner Bros/Iloura, Creature Art /
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2014, MYOB "Bakery", "Coffee Roaster", "Hipster Barber", "Sharp Bike" & "Trainer", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Production Designer /
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2013, KUBOTA "Grand X", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Production Designer /
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2013, MOMENTUM ENERGY "Party", "Family" & "BBQ", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Production Designer /
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2013, UNCHARTED WATERS - the personal history of Wayne Lynch, Domestic, Feature Films /, 89mins, The Directors Group, Art Director /
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2012, CHRYSLER "The Party", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Production Designer /
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2012, JAMESON'S WHISKY "Iron Horse", International, TVC /, Commercial, SKUNK, Sketch Artist /
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2011, AUTOLUMINESCENT - Rowland S. Howard, Domestic, Feature Films /, Factual / Documentary, Ghost Pictures
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2009-2010, AUSTRALIAN UNITY "Australia Day" and "Eye on the Future", Jeep "Search", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Production Designer /
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2008, GMH "Cruze" and "Road Ahead", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, The Directors Group, Art Director /
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2008, STRONGBOW SEASON "Tree of Chairs", Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Exit Pictures, Art Director /
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2008, THE ROAD, International, Feature Films /, Drama, 2929 Productions, Sketch Artist /
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2005, THE PROPOSITION, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Autonomous, Sketch Artist /
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2002, QUEEN OF THE DAMNED, International, Music Videos /, Commercial, Warner Bros, Art Director /
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2000, SUBTERANO, International, Feature Films /, Comedy, Becker, Sketch Artist /
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1998, MOBY DICK, International, TV Mini Series /, Drama, Hallmark
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1995, ANGEL BABY, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Astral Films
Awards
- 2015 Australian Directors Guild, Best Director of a Music Video (Matt Chuang), “It’s Alright” by Fractures, Australia
- 2014 Florida Surf Film Festival, Best Documentary (Craig Griffin), UNCHARTED WATERS - The personal history of Wayne Lynch, USA
- 2012 ATOM Awards, Best Documentary Bio (Lynn Marie Milburn), AUTOLUMINESCENT: Rowland S. Howard, Australia
- 2009 San Diego Film Critics Society, Best Cinematography (Javier Aguirresarobe), The Road, USA
- 2006 SoundKILDA Music Video Competition, Best Music Video, Broken Bones by Blackchords, Australia
- 2005 IF Award, Best Film (John Hillcoat), The Proposition, Australia
- 2005 AFI Award, Best Production Design (Christopher Kennedy), The Proposition, Australia
- 2005 IF Award, Best Production Design (Christopher Kennedy), The Proposition, Australia
- 1995 AFI Awards, Best Animation (Lynn Marie Milburn), Memories and Dreams, Australia
- 1995 AFI Awards, Best Film (Michael Rhymer), Angel Baby, Australia
- 1992 Logie Awards, Best Australian Music Video (Paul Goldman), Something is Wrong With My Baby - Farnham/Barnes, Australia
- 1991 AFI Awards, Best Production Design (Christopher Kennedy), Spotswood, Australia
- 1989 MTV Awards, Best Video by a Male Vocalist (Paul Goldman), Veronica - Elvis Costello, USA
- 1988 AACTA, Best Production Design (Christopher Kennedy), Ghosts... of the Civil Dead, Australia
Professional Memberships
- Australian Writers Guild Since 1992
Education
- 2004 Studio One, Digital Video and FinalCut Pro, Australia
- 2002 IDEA, Cert II in Arts (Interactive Multimedia), Australia
- 1995 RMIT, PhotoShop/Illustrator/Quark industry course, Australia
- 1982 Swinburne University, Graduate Diploma in Film and TV production, Australia
- 1981 Swinburne University, Diploma in Graphic Design, Australia
Special and Technical Skills
Direction, camera operation, pre-production, research, casting & shot listing.
Storyboards, pre-visualisation, concept design & style guides.
Project development, screenwriting, adaptations, appraisal and editing.
Production design & art direction, from concept to completion.
Direct URL
https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/1920/hugh-marchant