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Justin P Bechtold

Career Summary

Worked for over 20 years as an actor, director, producer, comedian in film, TV and theatre. Performed in both Australia and the USA. Have written several unproduced feature comedies, TV sit-coms, Children's Animation TV Series. Wrote, produced and directed my own 30 min sketch comedy pilot and a 5 chapter suspense audio thriller. Worked as Script Co-Ordinator (Script Attachment) on TV series, 'Trip For Biscuits' for Robot Panther Pty Ltd and ABCMe. Comedy Writer for 'Dr. Duck' web series and Fringe Festival Show.

Professional Credits

  • 2016/17, TRIP FOR BISCUITS, Domestic, TV Series /, Comedy/Sci-fi, 18x10mins, Robot Panther Pty Ltd Australia
  • 2004, LOOT, Domestic, TV Movie /, Drama, 30mins, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • 2003/04, STINGERS, Domestic, TV Series /, Crime, Drama, Mystery1 Hr Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier / Crawfords Australia Australia Ambo #1

Awards

  • 2016 RMIT Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting Australia Departure Fellowship Winner Yowie
  • 2004 RMIT Screen Awards Australia Best Actor Winner Death and Disease
  • 2003 Victorian Drama League Awards Australia Best Supporting Actor Nominee Brilliant Lies

Recognitions

  • 2007 Consider List Finalist AAA Screenplay Contest USA

Professional Memberships

  • MEAA 1994-2017
  • AWG 2017

Education

  • 2013 - 2016 RMIT Melbourne Australia Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Special and Technical Skills

Screenwriting Feature/Short Films TV Drama/Sit-coms Sketch Comedy Standup Comedy Audio Drama Script Co-Ordinator Story Producer

Direct URL

https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/8306