6 Ridge St, North Sydney, NSW 2060 p. +61 2 8458 1300 | e. [email protected] rmkcrew.com.au ADAM MARSDEN

Creative Director Internationally award-winning promo producer and senior creative with 23 years of experience in international broadcast production. Owner and founder of Dakota Media for past 15 years, past 5 years as Creative Director. Highly skilled in working with diverse industry practitioners, agency and broadcast creative teams.

Skills

l Editing l Directing l Treatments and creative conception l Producing l Close working relationships l Creative Leadership l Content, TVC and promo with marketing departments production l Budget forecast and prep

Recent Awards

Gold PROMAX Los Angeles U.S.A. (ABC “Cousins”) Los Angeles International Film Festival (Short film, KILLERS & THIEVES) - Producer Official selection and premiere.

Professional Experience DAKOTA MEDIA, Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Production Company Creative Director, 2010 to Present As Creative Director at Dakota Media I am responsible for the day to day creative output. This role includes working collaboratively with agencies such as Y&R, Idea Works, VML, MCN and direct clients.

TVC / Promo director and producer. Recent clients include: Toys R Us, Nickelodeon, Bauer, Telstra, Canon, Colourbond, Lion Nathan, 3M, Revlon, Dreamworld and Payless Shoes.

Lead Content Creative. Recent clients include: Australian Museum, National Maritime Museum, CEFC, Universal Music, Dick Smith, Calloway and Young Henry’s Brewery. l In each case I directed the shoot and led the creative team right through to final delivery. l Often led the creative conceptualisation to include effective and concise client integration. l Worked closely with production manager / producer to ensure all budgetary requirements were carefully managed. l Received briefs from creative agency or client and managed expectation, production quality and production output.

Producer: Short film “Killers & Thieves” which was selected for premiere at the Los Angeles International Film Festival.

Music Clip Director: Artist: Ayla. Song: Waiting.

DAKOTA MEDIA, Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Production Company Lead Creative / Senior Producer, 2005 - 2010 Under Dakota Media I have worked with a number of Australian broadcasters in senior production roles. Selected Accomplishments:

FUELTV Producer / Director  Film & game reviews.  Action sports programs, Including Thredbo Sprite Session’s x 2 seasons (3 eps p/season) and Bucky Lasek’s tour of Australia.

FAIRFAX DIGITAL MEDIA Producer / Director Short form digital series. Producer:  Winning Through, series 1 & 2 (12 eps) A series profiling successful Australian businesses.  Best Breaks (8 eps). Great weekend escape segment sponsored by Land Rover.  Get Fit For Summer (8 eps). Health and fitness tips series.

ABC1, ABC2 & ABC NEW MEDIA – Producer / Director  Retail TVC for ABC Shops. Nation wide network broadcast.  Cross platform TVC’s for New Media (website and digital radio spots).  ABC Network promos (Promax winner – USA).  Short-form animation series “Zimmer Twins” ABC KIDS (150 60sec eps).

MTV Producer/Director  Produce and interview bands for show segments.  Corporate sales reels / program producer.

DAKOTA MEDIA, Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Production Company Senior Producer, 2000 - 2005 As a Senior Producer for both programs and promos I free-lanced as an “in-house” producer for a number of Australian broadcasters. Selected Accomplishments:

SYDNEY OLYMPICS - ASIAN BROADCASTING UNION Producer l 1-hour high-light show for each day of the Sydney Olympics. Broadcasted through out Asia.

FOX Sports Promo / Content Producer l On Air Promos Producer. l Creator and writer of sponsored segments including: On The Spot and The Team.

NICKELODEON Producer/Director l Direct Client TVC’s for clients such as: Hasbro, Brightstars, Village Roadshow. l Nickelodeon network promos. l Corporate sales reels. l Produced kids shows “SARVO” and “JUICED” (12 month contract).

FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA, Sydney, AUSTRALIA Promo Producer, 1998 – 2000

VTV, Vancouver, CANADA Promo Producer, 1995 – 1997  A member of the launch team for this new free to air broadcaster. Tasks included working closely with the CD on setting up the channel branding from scratch.

MTV EUROPE, London, ENGLAND Production / Camera Assistant, 1994 – 1995

TCN-9, Sydney, AUSTRALIA TVC Productions, In Sydney Today and MTV Production Assistant, 1992– 1994

Technology Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office (Word, PP, Excel, PowerPoint), Streamtime.

Editing: Expert in AVID and FCP. Working knowledge of Premiere.

Sound: Working knowledge of Pro Tools.

Education and Training l Sydney Actors Centre. 1 year. l London Actors Centre. 6 months intensive. l AFTRS Photoshop and editing. Short course. l TCN Channel 9 Sydney. Traineeship / Production Assist role. TVC Productions. 2yrs. l 2SER Public Radio. Traineeship / presenter on “Artichoke” Arts program. 1yr.

Referees

Kim McKay AO Sarah Keith Executive Director & Managing Director CEO Australian Australian Vivaki Exchange Museum T 61 2 8666 8180 | M 61 400 302 672 T 61 2 9320 6110 M 61 418 440 626 E [email protected] LisaE [email protected] Hresc Adam Oakes Head Marketing & Communications, ABC Commercial Marketing Manager and Channel Manager Australian Broadcasting Corporation (previously) Fox Sports Australia T 61 2 8333 3996 | M 61 421 761 332 M 61 2 417 475 218 E [email protected] E [email protected]