Craig Graham
Craig Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1968 |
| Occupation | Television Producer |
Craig Graham (born January 24, 1968) is an Australian producer of television shows, such as The Great Outdoors, Border Security, RPA, Zumbo and Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta.[1]
Early life
Graham was born in Mudgee, NSW. He attended Springwood High School and graduated from the University of Newcastle (Australia) with a Bachelor of Economics. Graham got his first break in television, as a Researcher on Money (TV series).
Career
In 2001, Graham produced the The Great Outdoors (2001-2003)[2] for the Seven Network. The Great Outdoors was a presenter-driven lifestyle series about the best places to travel in Australia and overseas. In addition to producing, Graham also began writing children's books. In 2002, Graham collaborated with Dr Harry Cooper and wrote The Possum Thief,[3] a fictional picture story book for young children published by Pan MacMillan Australia. Graham's book led to the trilogy - The Adventures of Dr Harry and Scarlet.[citation needed]
In 2004, Graham produced the Border Security series,[4] a Seven Network program, showing the work of officers of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as they enforce Australian customs, quarantine, immigration and finance laws. A year later, Graham produced shows including Crime and Justice,[5] Fire 000,[6] Customs and RPA[7] for the Nine Network Australia.
In 2009, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) commissioned Fredbird Entertainment, Graham's independent production company, to produce Zumbo (TV series),[8]an Australian observational documentary television series following patissier Adriano Zumbo at his Balmain kitchen.[9] More recently, Craig's Fredbird Entertainment subsequently produced Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta, initially supported by Screen Australia [10]and then later commissioned by Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). The first episode attracted 620,000 viewers. [11]
Filmography
| Year | Show | Episode | Broadcaster | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta | Series 1 | SBS | Creator and Co-Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Contract Killers | Special | Foxtel | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2010 | Zumbo | Series 1 | SBS | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Customs with Vince Colosimo | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Fire 000 | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2007 | The Code: Crime and Justice | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2006 | RPA | Series 14 | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | In the Line of Fire | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Network Executive Producer |
| 2005 | RPA | Series 13 | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2005 | Missing Persons Unit | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Network Executive Producer |
| 2004 | Border Security | Series 1 & 2 | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2003 | The Great Outdoors | Series | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2002 | The Great Outdoors | Series | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2001 | The Great Outdoors | Series | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2001 | Live Auction Special | Special | CHANNEL 7 | Supervising Producer |
| 2001 | Baby Animals | Special | CHANNEL 7 | Supervising Producer |
| 2001 | Great Christmas Ideas | Series 1 | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2000 | Great Winter Ideas | Series 1 | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2000 | Great Spring Ideas | Series 1 & 2 | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 2000 | Great Summer Ideas | Series 1 & 2 | CHANNEL 7 | Series Producer |
| 1999 | Harry's Practice | Series 2 & 3 | CHANNEL 7 | Field Director |
| 1998 | Midday with Kerri-Anne | Series 2 | CHANNEL 9 | Producer |
| 1997 | Good Medicine | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Field Director |
| 1996 | This is Your Life (Australia) | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Producer |
| 1995 | Small Business Show | Series 2 | CHANNEL 9 | Field Director |
| 1994 | Money | Series 2 | CHANNEL 9 | Researcher |
Publications
- Graham, Craig (2003). The Possum Thief. Australia: Pan MacMillan. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-330-36416-4.
References
- ^ "Magistrates to star in new series". Sydney Morning Herald. January 23, 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ Media, Fairfax. "Channel Surfing Safari". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 April 2003.
- ^ Graham, Craig (2003). The Possum Thief. Australia: Pan MacMillan. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-330-36416-4.
- ^ Kalina, Paul. "Not plane sailing". The Age. Retrieved 7 October 2004.
- ^ Channel Nine TV. "The Code: Crime and Justice". Channel Nine TV Show. The Throng.[unreliable source]
- ^ Knox, David. "Fire 000 / Search and Rescue". Channel Nine TV Show. TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2008.
- ^ Innes, William. "Magistrates to star in new series". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2007.
- ^ http://www.sbs.com.au/sbsinternational/programs/view/id/662/t/Zumbo%7Cpublisher=SBS%20International%7Caccessdate=29%20May%202011
- ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/12/zumbo-series-for-macaron-king.html
- ^ http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news-article/news/arts/screen-australia-funds-new-documentaries-189479
- ^ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/media/cabramatta-a-big-hit-for-sbs/story-e6frg996-1226239691128
External links
- IMDB page for Craig Graham
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