Dave Cairns

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 ABOUT DAVE CAIRNS

 
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I started filmmaking in 2000 with a group of friends in Melbourne, Australia. Over the past 25 years, I have developed a professional career as a filmmaker and content producer in various capacities, including a seven-year tenure as Media Producer for Salvo Studios, the media production team of The Salvation Army in Australia. As Production Manager at Umbrella Entertainment, I have gained knowledge of the Australian film industry and experience with multiple stages of production. I now work for a major streaming service as part of the team that oversees the production of Australian original series.

Notably recognized for my writing and character development, I have experience in a diverse range of media content styles and corporate media production.

I am highly focused on producing quality material that is entertaining, informative, and challenging to a wide range of audiences. I have a depth of experience managing production teams, a range of projects, and complex budgets. I am particularly focused on how media can be used as an avenue for social and personal change.

 
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HONOURS & AWARDS

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2018 - Compelling Content Award - Digital Media; 'Bold' /// Excellence in Media and Arts Awards, Christian Media and Arts Australia

2018 - Official Selection; 'Telepathy' /// Dust (Online science fiction showcase)

2016 - Official Selection; 'Telepathy' /// Made in Melbourne Film Festival

2013 - Best Script; 'Promises' /// Ignite Film Festival

2012 - Best Script; 'Two Trees' /// Ignite Film Festival

2011 - Best Director; 'Take It On' /// Ignite Film Festival

2011 - Best Cinematographer; 'Take It On' /// Ignite Film Festival

2010 - Best Film; 'Remember Me' /// Ignite Film Festival

2010 - Best Script; 'Remember Me' /// Ignite Film Festival

2009 - Best Script; 'The Conversation' /// Ignite Film Festival

2008 - People's Choice Award; 'Seven Short Film About Stones' /// Ignite Film Festival

2008 - Best Script; 'Seven Short Film About Stones' /// Ignite Film Festival

2007 - Best Script; 'We Three Kings of Orient Aren't' /// Ignite Film Festival

2006 - People's Choice Award; 'On the Slab' /// Ignite Film Festival

2006 - Honourable Mention; 'Saturday' /// Black Stump Shorts Film Festival

2005 - Best Silent Film; 'Tears' /// Ignite Film Festival

2005 - Third Place; 'Hannah's Dream' /// Black Stump Shorts Film Festival