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1 form y separately published work icon Dogstar : A Christmas in Space Doug MacLeod , Philip Dalkin , ( dir. Scott Vanden Bosch ) Australia : Media World Pictures , 2016 9368195 2016 single work film/TV children's science fiction

'In space, no one can hear you open your presents.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon The Deep Tom Taylor , David Evans , Philip Dalkin , Lawrence Leung , Justine Gillmer , Kate McCartney , John Armstrong , Daniel Hall , Sam Carroll , Ray Boseley , Thomas Duncan-Watt , R. A. Spratt , Cleon Prineas , ( dir. Trent Carlson ) Australia Canada : Nerd Corps Entertainment A Stark Production , 2015-2019 7810230 2015 series - publisher film/TV science fiction children's

Animated series about the Nekton family, deep-sea explorers.

For a full list of episodes and authors, see Film Details.

1 form y separately published work icon Jar Dwellers SOS Chris Anastassiades , Peter Viska , Cameron Clarke , Kevin Nemeth , Tania Lacy , Philip Dalkin , Greta Harrison , Matthew C. Vaughan , Mark Shirrefs , Stephanie Larrue , ( dir. Peter Viska ) Australia Canada Colombia : Viskatoons Jar Dwellers Production , 2014 7448947 2014 series - publisher film/TV children's science fiction

'Two siblings, Sophie and David, discover and release three amazing creatures from special science jars hand made by famous naturalist Albert Derwent . Ooble, Crunch and Barka are not ready for repatriation so Sophie , with the help of Derwent’s BigBook, introduces them to her Survival of Species program. They learn to avoid Professor Van Riceberger, his Jar Trackers and his assistant Chang. The creatures have no plans to return home. They are out and there is no going back.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon Get Ace Brendan Luno , Ray Boseley , Philip Dalkin , Robert Greenberg , Tim Bain , Dina McPherson , Gian Christian , ( dir. Gian Christian et. al. )agent Australia : Galaxy Pop Network Ten , 2013 Z1917866 2013 single work film/TV children's adventure

'Meet Ace McDougal... just your average, everyday nerdy school kid... Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist’s chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret codeword. Next thing he knew he’d been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he’s catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another! Now he’s the kid proving you’re never too nerdy to be cool!'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon The Woodlies John Armstrong , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Rob George , Kym Goldsworthy , Robert Greenberg , Lisa Hoppe , Alexa Moses , Peter Neale , Maureen Sherlock , Sue Wicks , David Evans , Cleon Prineas , ( dir. Alexs Stadermann ) Australia Germany : Flying Bark Productions Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Channel 7 , 2012 Z1854291 2012 series - publisher film/TV children's fantasy

'Funny, fast and furry - the WOODLIES are kobolds (small troll-like creatures) that are nuttier than a squirrel's lunch, on a mission to protect their forest from Uglies (the Woodlies call all humans Uglies) and get their paws on the greatest stash of food they can find!

'Big job when you're not much bigger than a squirrel ...

'Fearless FIREHEAD, gentle SEVENPOINTS and Curious NINEEYES are a mischievous crew with two rules. Rule number one? Never be seen by Uglies. Rule number 2? Never be seen by Uglies while stealing their food or sabotaging their weird Ugly plans.

'But when streetwise MIA and her nature-loving dad WELLIE take over a run-down campsite nearby, they bring with them disasters in the form of clumsy campers, greedy developers and a mean cat with a real taste for Woodlies!

'Think that's bad? A gang of renegade Woodlies known as the SWAMP RATS, led by WHITETAIL and his obnoxious cronies - FOULTOE and GNARLYBUTT, are determined to take over the forest and all the food in it. And they're not about to let a bunch of do-gooder Tree Saps get in their way ...

'As if that's not enough, nature itself serves up a menu of freezing blizzards, searing droughts and loads of creatures ready to make the Woodlies their next main course!

'So when NineEyes breaks the number one rule and becomes friends with Mia, it seems like things couldn't get any worse. Is this the end for the Woodlies?

'One thing's for sure... life's about to get a whole lot more interesting!'

Source: Flying Bark Productions (http://www.flyingbark.com.au/?portfolio=the-woodlies). Sighted: 12/4/2012

1 1 form y separately published work icon The Dragon Pearl Xun long duo bao Philip Dalkin , John Armstrong , Mario Andreacchio , Ron Saunders , ( dir. Mario Andreacchio ) South Australia China : AMPCO Films Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production , 2011 Z1864671 2011 single work film/TV fantasy adventure children's

While on an archaeological expedition with their parents, Josh and Ling, exploring beneath the temple, find a golden Chinese dragon. Two thousand years earlier, the dragon lent his pearl to the emperor, to help defend the kingdom. But the pearl was buried with the emperor and, without it, the dragon remains entombed. Josh and Ling hope to dig up the pearl and free the dragon, but there are others who crave the pearl's power for their own purposes.

The production is a Chinese-Australian co-production. As a treaty co-production, the film is simultaneously considered a fully Chinese film and a fully Australian film.

1 6 form y separately published work icon 33 Postcards Pauline Chan , Martin Edmond , Philip Dalkin , ( dir. Pauline Chan ) Sydney China : Portal Pictures Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production , 2011 Z1784534 2011 single work film/TV Sixteen-year-old Mei Mei has dreamt of meeting her Australian sponsor and pen-friend Dean Randall and his "perfect family" for ten years. When her orphanage travels to Australia to attend a choir festival, Mei Mei disobeys the school leader and sets out to find him, navigating unfamiliar streets with the help of Carl, the charismatic son of a dodgy car dealer. When she discovers that the idyllic life Dean depicted in his postcards is far from the truth, Mei Mei remains tenacious in her efforts to connect with him.' Source: http://sff.org.au/films-container/33-postcards/ (Sighted 08/06/2011)
1 form y separately published work icon Mei Mei Pauline Chan , Philip Dalkin , Martin Edmond , ( dir. Pauline Chan ) Sydney : Portal Pictures , 2010 Z1716928 2010 single work film/TV 'Chinese orphan Mei Mei (16) arrives in Sydney to find her Australian sponsor Dean Randall (40) behind bars for manslaughter. Mismatched and disconnected, the unlikely duo help each other to grasp their chance at life over a roller-coaster ride of 3 weeks.' Source: www.if.com.au/ (Sighted 17/8/2010)
1 form y separately published work icon Legend of Enyo David Witt , Stephen Measday , Philip Dalkin , Naomi Janzen , Sam Carroll , Anthony Morris , Paul Bennett , Greg Millin , Kym Goldsworthy , Tony Morphett , Michael Joshua , Max Dann , ( dir. Kevin Wotton et. al. )agent Australia : Flying Bark Productions , 2009-2010 Z1880336 2009-2010 series - publisher film/TV fantasy children's

'Against a new and exciting backdrop of prehistoric beasts and shamanism, a clever and talented 12-year-old boy named Enyo, who is learning to understand the language of animals, reads hidden messages and 'sees' glimpses of the future, will take us on a spectacular journey of fantasy, fun and wild adventure.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 16/8/2012)

1 form y separately published work icon The Elephant Princess Chris Anastassiades , Simon Butters , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Max Dann , Lally Katz , Joss King , Anthony Morris , Chris Roache , Jonathan M. Shiff Productions (publisher), ( dir. Grant Brown et. al. )agent Australia : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2008-2009 Z1656784 2008-2009 series - publisher film/TV children's adventure fantasy

Alexandra Wilson is a normal girl living in an average suburb. She can sing brilliantly (she's a songwriter at heart). She's funny and driven. Alex's band is her life, and her band-mates, expressive Amanda Tucci and realist JB Deekes, are her closest friends. There's also Marcus, their lead guitarist: he's a year older, and, well, rather attractive. Alex has two grounded parents, Anita and Jim, and one very centre-stage younger sister, Zoe. Life is very normal. But ...

Since birth, Alex has caused a succession of strange, somewhat magical events. Fortunately, she's been able to conceal, ignore, or deny them all. But then Kuru, a young man dressed in exotic robes, and Anala, a decorated adult elephant who has a tendency to vanish now and again, arrive on Alex's doorstep. Kuru explains that Alex is actually Princess Liliuokalani Parasha Khaled Persphone Amanirenas of Manjipoor.

Alex is not so sure about that! But the magical effects she seems to cause have recently blossomed. It's scary. Alex asks Kuru and Anala to leave, but they won't go anywhere. They are under the royal command of Omar, Chief Advisor to the former Queen Nefari, to bring the princess home to rule.

Manjipoor is an exotic, mystical kingdom that exists very close to our world--but not in it. The nation was born six hundred years ago when 'gifted' people (sorcerers, oracles, and witches) fled persecution and created their own territory, and later, for their protection, moved it to a parallel location by magical means!

Kuru's mission is made easier when Alex's parents accept him as an 'exchange student' and he is invited to stay at their home. He does his best to fit in at Alex's school. Alex keeps her identity as a princess a secret from everybody but Amanda and JB, but it's an ongoing problem concealing a wilful, sometimes-invisible elephant in her backyard.

Omar's recent revelation of the existence of Manjipoor's secret princess shocks and threatens Vashan, the last royal relative in a conflicted and dying dynasty, who fully expected to rule. Aided by his skilful servant Diva, Vashan acts--first subtly, then overtly--to prevent his cousin Alex from claiming her inheritance.

Back in 'The Old World'--our world--Kuru's persistence with Alex starts to have an effect. Alex begins to practise and accept her magic--and it often goes awry. It's not easy being a teenager with magical powers! Alex uses her magic to rectify some very teenage-related issues, as well as to bend the occasional rule, but she draws the line at using magic in her music or for the band. They've got to prove they're good enough without it!

Following an encounter in Manjipoor where Alex learns some of the history of her real mother, Queen Nefari, and is introduced first hand to Vashan's enmity, she awakens to the strong qualities developing inside her and the need for her in Manjipoor as a princess.

Simultaneously, Alex, Amanda, Marcus, and JB improve as a band. They get gigs, and Alex's confidence as a singer increases. Alex finds the pull between both worlds conflicting. When Vashan becomes increasingly bold in his endeavours to undermine and overtake Alex, his actions precipitate a series of stunning revelations affecting the lives of Alex, Kuru, Anala, and Omar and the future of Manjipoor. Alex finds she must make a choice about where her real destiny lies ...

Source: Jonathan M Shiff Productions website, http://www.jonathan-m-shiff.com.au/
Sighted: 15/12/2009

1 form y separately published work icon Pirate Islands : The Lost Treasure of Fiji Chris Anastassiades , Simon Butters , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Max Dann , Kirsty Fisher , David Hannam , Joss King , Anthony Morris , Chris Roache , ( dir. Grant Brown ) Australia : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2007 Z1856914 2007 series - publisher film/TV young adult children's fantasy science fiction

A sequel to Pirate Islands, The Lost Treasure of Fiji send three children--Tyler, Kirra, and Alison--from Fiji, where they are attending the launch of a new computer game, to the tropical Pirate Islands, where they face the swaggering Blackheart, his untrustworthy second-in-command Lily, and various other dangers. As in the first series, the protagonists must solve the game from within in order to exit back to the real world.

Like Pirate Islands, The Lost Treasure of Fiji was never released in its entirely on DVD in Australia, the US, or the UK. Unlike Pirate Islands, it was also never released as a cutdown film version.

1 form y separately published work icon Dogstar Doug MacLeod , Philip Dalkin , Brendan Luno , Anthony Watt , Doug MacLeod , Colin South , John Tatoulis , ( dir. Aaron Davies et. al. )agent Australia : Media World Pictures Nine Network , 2007-2012 Z1523470 2007-2012 series - publisher film/TV children's humour science fiction

Dogstar, an award-winning children's animated series, follows the misfortunes of the inhabitants of a future Earth–and their dogs. According to the production company's website:

'After thousands of years of wars, pollution, undrinkable water and silly

cartoon shows, humans are forced to leave Earth and move everything and

everyone to a new planet: New Earth. But not everything goes to plan

and the Dogstar, a giant space ark containing all of the world's dogs,

becomes lost in space. On New Earth, the evil Bob Santino makes his

fortune selling canine replacement units, Robogs, and plots to ensure

the Dogstar is never found. But the Clark kids desperately miss their

real dog, Hobart, and begin a quest through space to find the Dogstar -

with Santino in hot pursuit'

Source: Media World website, http://www.mediaworld.com.au/ (Sighted: 3/5/2012)

As of 2012, Dogstar runs to 52 episodes, or two seasons of 26 episodes each, both of which were (almost exclusively) written by Doug MacLeod and Philip Dalkin. Series one aired in 2007, and series two will air in 2012.

The first series has been adapted into book form (see note above).

The official Dogstar website is www.dogstar.tv (Sighted: 3/5/2012).

1 1 y separately published work icon Dogstar Philip Dalkin , Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 Z1481182 2007 single work children's fiction children's
1 2 form y separately published work icon Sea Patrol Matt Ford , Kristen Dunphy , Adam Todd , Chris Hawkshaw , Sarah Smith , Marcia Gardner , John Ridley , Samantha Winston , Philip Dalkin , Cath Collins , Felicity Packard , Tony Morphett , Jeff Truman , Michaeley O'Brien , Dave Warner , ( dir. Steve Mann et. al. )agent 2007 Australia : McElroy All Media Nine Network , 2007-2011 6030913 2007 series - publisher film/TV crime adventure

'Young Australians battling the elements to defend Australia’s borders and enforce its economic zone, providing security, surveillance, protection, support and relief for the world’s longest coastline. Our heroes are the officers and crew of Australian Naval patrol boat, Hammersley. Together, they share in the adversity, self-sacrifice and rewards that come with Naval service. Explosive action and monumental stillness. Blue skies and throbbing motors. Mysterious events and deadly consequences. These are the things that characterise SEA PATROL. Everyday heroes doing an extraordinary job.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 7/6/2013)

1 4 form y separately published work icon H2O : Just Add Water Chris Anastassiades , John Armstrong , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Max Dann , Kirsty Fisher , Joss King , Susan MacGillicuddy , Anthony Morris , Chris Roache , Samantha Strauss , Robert Armin , Simon Butters , Deb Cox , Caroline O'Meara , Jo Watson , ( dir. Colin Budds et. al. )agent Victoria : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2006-2010 Z1844067 2006-2010 series - publisher film/TV fantasy children's young adult

Three young girls accidentally stumble on a tidepool on a secret island; when bathed in moonlight, the tidepool transforms them into mermaids, with great powers over water--but also a tendency to sprout a tail whenever they come into contact with water.

The original three mermaids--Emma, Cleo, and Rikki--separate at the end of season two, when the actress playing Emma left the show. In season three, another character, Bella, is added: Bella had become a mermaid in an unrelated incident some years earlier.

The mermaids also face various antagonists, ranging from rivals (e.g., the antagonist for season two, Charlotte, who manages to obtain similar powers from the moon pool) to those who wish to exploit the mermaids for their own profit.

As with Jonathan M. Shiff's other productions, the program is aimed largely at young teen audiences.

1 form y separately published work icon Faireez Philip Dalkin , Ray Boseley , ( dir. Gillian Carr ) Australia Canada : Moody Street Kids Funbag Animation Studios , 2005 Z1881980 2005 series - publisher film/TV children's fantasy

'Do you see it? Beyond the golden mists and waterfalls of light! Its Faireezia ruled by King Farley the Fair, a magical, fantastical, enchanted world like no other. A land of floating castles, shivering timbers, gotcha streams and of course, Faireez! Faireez is a beautiful and entertaining series that follows the adventures of Gabby, Polly, Tucker and Tim as they attempt to protect Faireezia from the evils of Jumpalina. Jumpalina is the bad tempered, big footed baddie who wants to take over Faireezia. Its up to the Faireez to outwit Jumpalina and her snivelling underlings, Jumphrey and the crazy Spyballs (Ogle, Blink and Squint). Thankfully the Faireez magical mentor Fairee Master Higgeldy is also never far away. What would they do without him Can the Faireez defeat Jumpalina on their own?' (Source: DVD cover blurb.)

Faireez was a co-production (for Channel Ten and Nickoldeon) between the Australian animation studio Moody Street Kids and the (now defunct) Canadian animation studio Funbag Animation Studios.

1 form y separately published work icon Scooter : Secret Agent Chris Anastassiades , John Armstrong , Annie Fox , Ray Boseley , Simon Butters , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Max Dann , Annette Moore , Kris Mrksa , Mark Shirrefs , John Thomson , Kevin Nemeth , ( dir. Richard Jasek et. al. )agent Australia : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2005 Z1849191 2005 series - publisher film/TV children's young adult adventure science fiction

After stumbling on a secret super-computer, clumsy pizza delivery boy Scooter transforms himself into Secret Agent X-19, undertaking a double life of international intrigue.

The program draws its inspiration from straightforward spy films, such as the James Bond franchise, as well as their parodic counterparts, such as Get Smart, from which Scooter: Secret Agent draws its comedic tone. Simultaneously, the program makes extensive use of both stuntwork (including wire work) and special effects in order to provide Scooter with a a range of science-fiction gadgets.

1 form y separately published work icon Wicked Science Simon Butters , Annie Fox , Peter A. Kinloch , Susan MacGillicuddy , Helen MacWhirter , Greg Millin , Kris Mrksa , David Phillips , Jo Watson , Max Dann , Judith Colquhoun , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Chris Anastassiades , Alix Beane , Annette Moore , ( dir. Grant Brown et. al. )agent Australia : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2004-2006 Z1847255 2004-2006 series - publisher film/TV young adult science fiction

Two students--easy-going and not terribly academically inclined Toby and unpopular teacher's pet Elizabeth--are hit by an unusual magnetic pulse that transforms them both into scientific geniuses. While Toby is uncomfortable with his new power and not certain how to put it to use, Elizabeth revels in hers, hoping to dominate the school.

Creator Jonathan M. Shiff notes (in the media kit for season one) that

'I wanted the series to be grounded in real teenagers and an authentic school environment - bringing the chaos of teenage emotions and friendship to the backdrop of science and adventure. Wicked Science is very much driven by Elizabeth's desire to catch Toby's attention and instead of witchcraft or magic it is science she uses as the tool'.

The production company also liased with Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) to create a study guide that would enable teachers to use Wicked Science as a starting point for classroom discussions of science, its place in society, and the specific scientific concepts explored in the series.

1 form y separately published work icon Legacy of the Silver Shadow Chris Anastassiades , Ray Boseley , Philip Dalkin , Robert Greenberg , Susan MacGillicuddy , Christine Madafferi , Stephen Bates , Cameron Clarke , David De Vries , Ray Boseley , Chris Anastassiades , ( dir. Ray Boseley et. al. )agent Fitzroy : Australian Children's Television Foundation , 2002 Z1844126 2002 series - publisher film/TV science fiction children's

Four children stumble into the secret underground lair of a long-dead super-hero, the Silver Shadow. Defeated (and killed) by his arch-nemesis, The Crab, in the 1950s, the Silver Shadow lives on as a digital recording in his base's computer. Just as he convinces the four to take up his role as the city's defender, The Crab, now an old man in a retirement village, trains his grand-daughter to be his own successor.

As with other programs produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF), Legacy of the Silver Shadow concentrated strongly on questions of self-identity, peer pressure and conformity, and individualism.

Australian Screen includes some clips from Legacy of the Silver Shadow: http://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/legacy-silver-shadow-feral/clip1/ (Sighted: 23/2/2012). The program is also available on DVD via the ACTF.

1 form y separately published work icon Always Greener Anthony Ellis , Margaret Wilson , Mardi McConnochie , Marieke Hardy , Andrew Kelly , Tracey Trinder-Doig , Louise Fox , Jutta Goetze , Sue Hore , Jason Herbison , Louise Crane , Philip Dalkin , Bevan Lee , Ysabelle Dean , Glen Dolman , Sarah Duffy , David Hannam , David Phillips , Elizabeth Coleman , Abe Pogos , Boaz Stark , Fiona Wood , Grant Wolf , Chris Bates , ( dir. Scott Hartford-Davis et. al. )agent Australia : Seven Network Southern Star Entertainment , 2001-2003 24553471 2001 series - publisher film/TV
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