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David Caesar David Caesar i(A27535 works by)
Born: Established: 1963 New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
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1 form y separately published work icon Les Norton Shanti Gudgeon , Malcolm Knox , Christopher Lee , Jessica Tuckwell , Samantha Winston , ( dir. Jocelyn Moorhouse et. al. )agent 2019 Australia : Roadshow Rough Diamond , 2019 15930166 2019 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Set in 1985, the series will follow the exploits of Les Norton, a country bloke from outback Queensland. On the run from a troubled past, he blows into Sydney where he lands a job as a bouncer at a notorious illegal casino in Kings Cross. A classic fish out of water who’s desperate to get home, he soon finds himself seduced by the city’s illicit charms and dragged into a web of underground criminality.' (Production summary)

1 2 form y separately published work icon Dead Lucky Ellie Beaumont , Drew Proffitt , ( dir. David Caesar ) Sydney : Subtext Pictures SBS , 2018 11605931 2018 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Rachel Griffiths plays a detective obsessed with catching an armed robber who murdered one of her junior officers, her new trainee (Yoson An) blames her for the death of his best friend. The story surrounds a share-house of international students, a pair of corrupt shop owners, a grieving widow and a gunman, who all collide, leaving one dead and another missing.'

Source: TV Tonight (http://tvtonight.com.au/2017/08/rachel-griffiths-leads-new-sbs-drama-dead-lucky.html). (Sighted: 21/08/2017)

1 4 form y separately published work icon Hyde and Seek Gavin Strawhan , Rachel Lang , ( dir. Peter Andrikidis et. al. )agent 2016 Australia : Matchbox Pictures , 2016 9480826 2016 series - publisher film/TV thriller

'After Detective Gary Hyde's best mate is killed in a seemingly random attack, he vows to bring the killers to justice. With his new partner Claire McKenzie, they uncover a criminal network which threaten their life and the lives of their loved ones.

'While investigating, the police and immigration officials uncover a network of potential terrorists. The enemies of national security are hiding in plain sight and the race is on to hunt them down before the next atrocity.' (Production summary)

1 12 form y separately published work icon Love Child Matt Ford , Cathy Strickland , Liz Doran , Tim Pye , Kym Goldsworthy , Sarah Lambert , Giula Sandler , Christine McCourt , Jane Allen , Tamara Asmar , Fiona Samuel , Fin Edquist , Vanessa Alexander , Josephine Dee Barrett , Chris Hawkshaw , Lara Radulovich , Wendy Hanna , Samantha Winston , Sarah Smith , ( dir. Geoff Bennett et. al. )agent Australia : Playmaker Media Nine Network , 2014- 7030158 2014 series - publisher film/TV

'A character drama set in 1969 in Kings Cross; the time and place Australia came of age and the new generation broke all the rules. It was the Summer of Love. Mick Jagger was in town, Australia was glued to the telecast of the moon landing and American sailors clashed on the street with anti-Vietnam war protesters. We follow Joan Millar, 28, a maverick midwife returning to Australia and five young pregnant women, whose choices for their babies and own lives exemplify the radical changes at the heart of the cultural and sexual revolution. Their lives intersect between a maternity hospital, a home for unwed mothers and the wild streets of Darlinghurst.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 13/2/2014)

1 16 form y separately published work icon Power Games : The Murdoch-Packer Story Samantha Winston , David Caesar , ( dir. David Caesar et. al. )agent Sydney : Southern Star Entertainment , 2013 Z1903443 2013 series - publisher film/TV

'From the creators of Howzat! Kerry Packer's War comes the biggest drama event of 2013 - Power Games: The Packer-Murdoch Story.

'At a tennis party in 1960, Australia's most powerful man, Sir Frank Packer, first met the young, ambitious Rupert Murdoch. It was an encounter that would forever change their lives, the future of their country, and the face of the world's media.

'Set in the period 1960-75, Power Games is the story of how the epic ambitions of Rupert Murdoch and the Packer family collided as they battled for control of Australia's newspaper and television industries. And although they played hard, the rivals had a profound appreciation of each other's talents, vision and drive.

'Through 15 years of political intrigue, raw corporate power and high-rolling luxury, these fierce rivals used every means at their disposal to build their empires - and ultimately came to respect and admire each other as titans on the world media stage.'

(Source: Australian Television: In Production website)

1 9 form y separately published work icon Underbelly : Squizzy Felicity Packard , Andy Muir , Adam Todd , Peter Gawler , Jeff Truman , ( dir. Karl Zwicky et. al. )agent Australia : Screentime , 2013 Z1901016 2013 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Underbelly: Squizzy spans the years 1915 to 1927 and tells the epic story of "Squizzy" Taylor's relentless quest for power, ultimately creating a public persona that made him the first superstar gangster of the 20th Century.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 8/3/2013)

1 5 form y separately published work icon Tricky Business Greg Haddrick , Jeff Truman , Felicity Packard , Tamara Asmar , Fiona Kelly , Michelle Offen , John Misto , Jane Allen , John Banas , Pete McTighe , Chris Hawkshaw , Elizabeth Coleman , Screentime (publisher), ( dir. Shawn Seet et. al. )agent 2012 Australia : Screentime , 2012 Z1859845 2012 series - publisher film/TV

'13 episode series about a family that runs a debt collection business.

Warm, funny and moving, Tricky Business looks at the lengths people go to get themselves out of trouble - financial trouble, emotional trouble, growing up trouble, relationship trouble... things we all have to deal with at some time or other. Nine's exciting new Aussie family drama looks at the lengths people go to get themselves out of trouble.'

(Source: Channel Nine website)

1 13 form y separately published work icon Underbelly : Badness Peter Gawler , Felicity Packard , Jeff Truman , Niki Aken , ( dir. Tony Tilse et. al. )agent Australia : Screentime , 2012 Z1857598 2012 series - publisher film/TV crime

Underbelly: Badness chronicles the spider web of criminality spun by Anthony Perish and the quest by a dedicated team of police to bring him and his associates to justice. A feared underworld figure, Perish managed to maintain an almost non-existent public profile, which was only revealed when his connection to the murder of Terry Falconer, a former inmate of Sydney's Silverwater jail, brought him to the attention of Strike Force Tuno, which was formed to find Falconer's killers. Displaying an extraordinary level of perseverance and determination, Strike Force Tuno, led by Detective Inspector Jubelin spent ten years gathering the evidence that would finally see Perish brought to justice.'

(Source: Inside Film website)

1 form y separately published work icon Ruddy Gore Liz Doran , ( dir. David Caesar ) Melbourne : Every Cloud Productions , 2012 5984579 2012 single work film/TV crime

'During a night out to see a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, Phryne Fisher meets the gorgeous Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre's leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown.

'The evening continues on unexpectedly with a bizarre death onstage. What links can Phryne find between the Chinese community of Little Bourke St, the illicit opium trade and the actors treading the boards of His Majesty's Theatre? Phryne must solve an old murder, find a new murderer, and banish the theatre's ghost who seems likely to kill again.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 24/5/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Raisins and Almonds Michael Miller , ( dir. David Caesar ) Melbourne : Every Cloud Productions , 2012 5984465 2012 single work film/TV crime

'When a young man is found dead in a bookshop at the Eastern Market, Phryne Fisher is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy and poison.

'She works her way through the mystery with help from the old faithfuls — Bert, Cec, Dot, Dr Mac and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson. Ultimately, though, it's her stealth and wit that solve the crime — and all for the price of a song...'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 24/5/2013)

1 29 form y separately published work icon Underbelly : Razor Peter Gawler , Felicity Packard , Michaeley O'Brien , Jeff Truman , ( dir. Tony Tilse et. al. )agent Australia : Screentime Nine Network , 2011 Z1790769 2011 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Mysterious sightings have been reported around inner-Sydney over the last week. A door to the past has opened, affording locals a glimpse of one of their city's most colorful eras...the 1920's. A time when notorious vice queens, Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh battled for supremacy over a nefarious world built on illegal drugs, gambling, extortion and prostitution. When brothels and sly grog shops flourished and gangs of thugs slashed their opposition into silence until the streets ran with blood.

'Welcome to the compelling world of Underbelly: Razor.'

Source: Channel Nine website, http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/ (Sighted: 18/08/2011)

1 49 form y separately published work icon Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Deb Cox , Ysabelle Dean , Michael Miller , Liz Doran , Shelley Birse , Elizabeth Coleman , Kelly Lefever , Jo Martino , Chris Corbett , John Banas , Kristen Dunphy , Kris Wyld , Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Tony Tilse et. al. )agent Byron Bay : Every Cloud Productions , 2011 Z1783698 2011 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Based on the novels of Australian author Kerry Greenwood. Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of late 1920s Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our thoroughly modern heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life.'

Source: Inside Film and Television website

1 form y separately published work icon Cops L.A.C. Tim Pye , Drew Proffitt , Matt Ford , Lesley Lewis , Andrew Kelly , Shelley Birse , Chris Hawkshaw , ( dir. Geoff Bennett et. al. )agent Australia : COPS Production No 1 Pty Ltd Nine Network , 2010 Z1934230 2010 series - publisher film/TV crime detective

'The territory of Cops: L.A.C. covers the inner city, the harbourside and the eastern beaches of Sydney, from lowlifes to high society and everything in between. Their brief is to fight and control crime on their turf. From shoplifting to murder, small-time drug deals to major organised crime, these cops see it all every day.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 19/4/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Rescue Special Ops Michaeley O'Brien , Sarah Smith , Dave Warner , Jeff Truman , Chris Hawkshaw , Liz Doran , David Ogilvy , Tim Dylan Lee , Sam Meikle , Giula Sandler , Fin Edquist , Cath Collins , John Ridley , Fiona Kelly , Andrew Kelly , ( dir. Peter Andrikidis et. al. )agent Sydney : Southern Star Entertainment Nine Network , 2009-2011 7293469 2009 series - publisher film/TV adventure

'Dean Gallagher, 34, and Chase, 26, are brothers. Competitive alpha males, they argue over everything, agree on nothing, but defend each other from outsiders no matter what. They’re members of Rescue Special Ops. Experienced paramedics in peak physical condition, they're skilled in abseiling, rock climbing, surf and sea rescue, 4WD driving and fire brigade procedures. They're the first to be called in for any natural or man-made disaster, salvage or rescue operation.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon K9 Shayne Armstrong , S. P. Krause , Tim Pye , Ian McFadyen , Deborah Parsons , Everett de Roche , Graeme Farmer , Dave Warner , Chris Roache , John O'Brien , Anthony Morris , Lindsay James , Jim Noble , Jason Bourque , Bob Baker , Paul Tams , ( dir. David Caesar et. al. )agent Australia United Kingdom (UK) : Network Ten Disney XD , 2009-2010 Z1622411 2009-2010 series - publisher film/TV children's science fiction

This British/Australian co-production comedy/adventure series spins off the character of the robotic dog K9 from the British television series Doctor Who. Because the programme is not a BBC production, it cannot make direct references to Doctor Who. Similarly, K9 was radically redesigned for this show, because although Bob Baker (creator of K9 and co-creator of the original character) owns the character rights to K9, the BBC owns the rights to the original character design.

The concept for K9 was developed by Australian writers Shane Krause and Shayne Armstrong, who also serve as primary writers for the programme. Other Australian writers involved in the show include Queensland-based writer Jim Noble and comedian Ian McFadyen.

The programme is filmed and produced in Brisbane, Australia, but set in near-future London.

1 2 form y separately published work icon Rush Southern Star John Edwards (publisher), Christopher Lee , Todd Boland , Adam Todd , Alice Bell , Samantha Winston , Justin Monjo , Leon Ford , Jessica Redenbach , Andrew Prowse , Sam Carroll , John Ridley , Jeff Truman , Keith Thompson , Louise Fox , Tony McNamara , Kris Mrksa , Michelle Offen , John O'Brien , Tim Alexander , Shelley Birse , Kylie Needham , Steve Rodgers , Rene Zandweld , Meaghan Rodriguez , Todd Winston , David Caesar , Jonathan Gavin , Tim Dylan Lee , Vanessa Bates , Michael Boland , Ben Chessell , Raquel Stevens , ( dir. Andrew Prowse et. al. )agent 2008 Australia : Southern Star John Edwards Network Ten , 2008-2011 Z1622238 2008 series - publisher film/TV crime

'... a contemporary action drama series set in a critical incident police unit, providing an insider's view of police under pressure. Our heroes are a mobile squad trained to be smarter, tactically superior and technologically advantaged.'

Source: Australian Television website, www.australiantelevision.net (sighted 08/09/2009)

1 9 form y separately published work icon Prime Mover David Caesar , ( dir. David Caesar ) Australia : Porchlight Films , 2008 Z1523097 2008 single work film/TV (taught in 2 units)

'Prime Mover is a diesel-charged love story about ambition, pressure, responsibility and the love shared by a man, a woman and his truck.'

Source: Porchlight Films website, http://www.porchlightfilms.com.au
Sighted: 19/08/2008

1 form y separately published work icon Dangerous Fiona Seres , David Caesar , David Michôd , ( dir. David Caesar et. al. )agent Australia : Southern Star John Edwards FOX8 , 2007 Z1931261 2007 series - publisher film/TV crime

'An explosive action series and tale of forbidden love set against the culturally diverse backgrounds of street crime on the tougher side of the city and the affluence of the city beach suburbs. Breaking new ground for Australian drama, exploring youth culture, including the taboo subjects of the underground world of drag racing and ram-raiding.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 5/4/2013)

1 3 form y separately published work icon RAN Alice Addison , John Alsop , Sue Smith , ( dir. Catriona McKenzie et. al. )agent Australia : Chapman Pictures , 2006 Z1367488 2006 series - publisher film/TV

'Helen Tremaine returns to a remote island in Australia's far north Torres Strait where she had previously worked as the Remote Area Nurse (aka RAN). Helen has a talent for breaking rules and taking on the bureaucracy. That, along with local politics, love affairs and a savage outbreak of Dengue Fever, RAN draws you into the world of a woman who yearns to belong, and a community who love her but want her gone.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 12/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Blue Hawaii Sue Smith , ( dir. David Caesar ) Australia : Chapman Pictures , 2006 Z1340178 2006 single work film/TV
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