Craig Graham
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Craig Graham | |
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| Born | 1968 |
| Occupation | Television Producer |
Craig Graham (born 1968) is an Australian producer of television shows such as The Great Outdoors, Border Security, RPA, Zumbo, Contract Killers and Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta.[1] [failed verification]
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.[citation needed] 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 visit in Australia and overseas. In 2002, Graham collaborated with Dr Harry Cooper and wrote The Possum Thief,[3] a fictional picture book for young children published by Pan MacMillan Australia. Graham's book led to the trilogy - The Adventures of Dr Harry and Scarlet.[4]
In 2004, Graham produced Border Security,[5] a Seven Network series, highlighting the work of the 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 and immigration laws. Over the ensuing five years, Graham produced shows, including Crime and Justice,[6] Fire 000,[7] Customs with Vince Colosimo and RPA.[8]
In 2009, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) commissioned Fredbird Entertainment, Graham's independent production company, to produce Zumbo (TV series),[9]an Australian observational documentary series about master patissier Adriano Zumbo.[10] More recently, Fredbird Entertainment and Northern Pictures co-produced Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta for SBS. [11]The first episode attracted 620,000 viewers. [12] In October 2012, The Walkley Awards announced the nominations for the 2012 awards and Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta is on the shortlist [13]
Filmography
| Year | Show | Episode | Broadcaster | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta | Series | SBS | Concept and Co-Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Contract Killers | Special | Foxtel | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2010 | Zumbo | Series | SBS | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Customs with Vince Colosimo | Series 1 | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Fire 000 | Series | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2007 | The Code: Crime and Justice | Series | CHANNEL 9 | Creator and Executive Producer |
| 2006 | RPA | Series 14 | CHANNEL 9 | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | In the Line of Fire | Series | 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 |
Publications
- 2002 | Graham, Craig | The Possum Thief | Pan Macmillan Australia[14]
- 2004 | Graham, Craig | The Pig Circus | Pan Macmillan Australia [15]
- 2006 | Graham, Craig | The Amazing Adventures of Dr Harry and Scarlet: Fly, Shadow, Fly! [16]
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.
- ^ The Amazing Adventures of Dr Harry and Scarlet: Fly, Shadow, Fly! - Harry Cooper, Craig Graham - Google Books
- ^ 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.
- ^ SBS International - Programs
- ^ Zumbo series for macaron king | TV Tonight
- ^ News|Screen Australia funds new documentaries||ArtsHub Australia
- ^ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/media/cabramatta-a-big-hit-for-sbs/story-e6frg996-1226239691128
- ^ Walkley, Foundation. "The Walkley Documentary Awards". Walkley Foundation. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ The Possum Thief - Harry Cooper, Craig Graham - Google Books
- ^ The Pig Circus - Harry Cooper, Craig Graham - Google Books
- ^ The Amazing Adventures of Dr Harry and Scarlet: Fly, Shadow, Fly! - Harry Cooper, Craig Graham - Google Books
External links
- IMDB page for Craig Graham
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