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Chris Bath hosts 2018 Invictus Games on ABC TV

Chris Bath returned to screens around Australia as the host of nightly entertainment program Invictus Games Today, during the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 on ABC.

The prime-time show was broadcast out of the Invictus Games precinct at Sydney Olympic Park. Invictus Games Today was a lively half-hour that captures – and helps create – the spirit of the Games, delivering a nightly roundup of results and achievements.

Chris, who also hosts Evenings on ABC Radio Sydney, was joined by co-host Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann and panellists Dylan Alcott from triple j and former Invictus Games competitor Damien Thomlinson, as well as a rotating team of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 competitors, military personnel, mental health professionals. sports experts, and some surprise familiar faces.

Ben Chessell Directing Giri/Haji for Netflix and BBC

Congratulations to Ben Chessell who will be helming upcoming Netflix/BBC drama Giri/Haji, shooting in the UK and Japan.

TFA’s acclaimed director, who was nominated for an Australian Directors’ Guild Award for his work on The Family Law Series 2 & 3, recently wrapped on Doctor Doctor before jetting off to the UK to join the Sister Pictures production.

Ben will be one of two directors on the series produced by Jane Featherstone and penned by Humans writer, Joe Barton. Giri/Haji follows a middle-aged Tokyo detective who travels to London in search of his wayward younger brother believed to be posing as a Yakuza gangster. The series is set to air on BBCOne while Netflix will stream globally outside of the UK.

Nicki Gardiner Production Designer on “H is for Happiness” feature

Congratulations to Nicki Gardiner who will be Production Designer on upcoming feature film H is for Happiness.

The film is the feature debut for prolific, award-winning theatre director John Sheedy, with a script adapted by writer and producer Lisa Hoppe based on celebrated children’s book My Life As An Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg. Lisa will produce alongside Julie Ryan and Tenille Kennedy. Jonathan Page, Bryce Menzies and Avrill Stark will act as executive producers.

H is for Happiness tells the story of Candice Phee – a 12-year-old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world. Set in a small coastal town, it’s about an unflinchingly honest girl’s determination to bring her family back from the brink. Candice is an unforgettable heroine whose exploits will inspire and delight anyone who has faced the trials of adolescence and family heartbreak

Simon Chapman shoots “Gentleman Jack” after Dr Who wraps

After completing work on Dr Who for the BBC, Director of Photography, Simon Chapman, has commenced shooting Gentleman Jack. The new eight-episode drama series from BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright (To Walk Invisible, Happy Valley), stars Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle and is produced by Lookout Point.

Gentleman Jack tells the story of Anne Lister, a 19th-century Yorkshire landowner and mountaineer who wrote a four-million-word diary and suffered endless harassment for her sexuality.

The series will be aired on BBC One in the UK and HBO internationally. Chappy intends to be back in Sydney in 2019.

TFA’s Jesse Spencer enjoying a fantastic publicity day in LA for NBC’s Chicago Fire

Russell Crowe, George Mackay to star in Justin Kurzel’s ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’, Adapted by TFA’s Shaun Grant

Snowtown director Justin Kurzel will direct the feature, due to start filming in Victoria from March of next year with writer Shaun Grant (Snowtown, Jasper Jones) on hand to adapt Carey’s uncompromising gothic western for the big screen.

‘Peter Carey’s book The True History of the Kelly Gang always felt like the true spirit of Ned Kelly. Unsentimental, brutal, raw and visceral,’ Kurzel said.

Russell Crowe will lead an all-star cast along with X-Men and Mad Max: Fury Road star Nicholas Hoult, Australian actress Essie Davis (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and The Babadook), and British actor George MacKay (Captain Fantastic) who have also signed up for the film.

TFA celebrates AACTA nominees

TFA celebrates AACTA nominees, Shaun Grant, Chris Kennedy and Simon Chapman.

In what may be a first…Grant has been nominated twice for Best Adapted Screenplay in this year’s AACTA Awards – for Jasper Jones and for Berlin Syndrome.

TFA’s Chris Kennedy receives yet another AACTA award nomination for Best Production Design for his extraordinary work in Lion.

TFA’s Simon Chapman is also a nominee at this years AACTA Awards for Best Cinematography in a documentary, for his work on Servant or Slave

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TFA’s Shaun Grant to adapt top-selling Australian book.

Congratulations to TFA’s Shaun Grant on his next project! Producers include Reese Witherspoon, Bruna Papandrea, Naomi Watts and Emma Cooper. Starring Naomi Watts. Set on Sydney’s northern beaches, Penguin Bloom is the true story of a unique little bird that saves a family.

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TFA’s Ben Chessell Series Director for ‘The Family Law Season 2’

The Family Law season two will commence on SBS; Thursday the 15th of June at 8.30pm. The series was directed by The Fleming Agency’s Ben Chessell.

The Family Law is a coming-of-age story told through the eyes of teenager Benjamin as he navigates growing up amidst the chaos of his hilarious, heart-warming and dysfunctional family.

The show was developed and produced by Matchbox Pictures in association with Screen Queensland, Screen Australia and SBS.

Watch the trailer here:

https://youtu.be/qoH1z7JetiM

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TFA’s Jesse Spencer to return for Season 6 in Chicago Fire

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Congratulations to TFA’s Jesse Spencer!
The hit NBC series Chicago Fire, which celebrated its 100th episode last December, will now be heading into its sixth season!!

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Chris Bath hosts 2018 Invictus Games on ABC TV

Ben Chessell Directing Giri/Haji for Netflix and BBC

Nicki Gardiner Production Designer on “H is for Happiness” feature

Simon Chapman shoots “Gentleman Jack” after Dr Who wraps

TFA’s Jesse Spencer enjoying a fantastic publicity day in LA for NBC’s Chicago Fire

Russell Crowe, George Mackay to star in Justin Kurzel’s ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’, Adapted by TFA’s Shaun Grant

TFA celebrates AACTA nominees

TFA’s Shaun Grant to adapt top-selling Australian book.

TFA’s Ben Chessell Series Director for ‘The Family Law Season 2’

TFA’s Jesse Spencer to return for Season 6 in Chicago Fire

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