Belinda Chayko Belinda Chayko i(A15274 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 form y separately published work icon The Survivors Tony Ayres , Belinda Chayko , Christian White , Peter Templeman , Alberto De Troia , ( dir. Cherie Nowlan et. al. )agent Australia : Tony Ayres Productions , 2024 27304001 2024 series - publisher film/TV
1 2 form y separately published work icon Prosper Matt Cameron , Liz Doran , Louise Fox , Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Jennifer Leacey et. al. )agent Australia : Lingo Pictures Stan , 2024 25551441 2024 series - publisher film/TV

Set 'in the inner sanctum of a family bound together by unfathomable wealth and unchecked power as they build an evangelical megachurch hell-bent on global domination.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon Fires [Episode 1.2] Jacquelin Perske , Belinda Chayko , Tony Ayres , ( dir. Ana Kokkinos ) Australia : Tony Ayres Productions , 2021 23366918 2021 single work film/TV
1 4 form y separately published work icon Fires The Fires Belinda Chayko , Jacquelin Perske , Mirrah Foulkes , Steven McGregor , Anya Beyersdorf , Australia : Tony Ayres Productions , 2021 20851564 2021 series - publisher film/TV

'The Tony Ayres Productions (TAP) series is planned as a serialised anthology, inspired by the stories of the people who survived the catastrophe and continue to endure its aftermath.

'Each episode will be based around character studies of ordinary people caught in the unimaginable and the impossible choices they were forced to make. These will include volunteer firefighters; families who lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones; people who had to make agonising decisions about whether to stay or flee; and others who found themselves responsible for the lives of friends and strangers.'

Source: Inside Film (https://www.if.com.au/abc-tony-ayres-productions-developing-bushfire-drama/). (Sighted: 3/12/2020)

1 form y separately published work icon Panis Angelicus Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Jocelyn Moorhouse ) Australia : Australian Broadcasting Corporation Matchbox Pictures , 2020 20269100 2020 single work film/TV
1 9 form y separately published work icon Stateless Elise McCredie , Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Emma Freeman et. al. )agent Australia : Australian Broadcasting Corporation Matchbox Pictures , 2020 16563781 2020 series - publisher film/TV

Inside Film describes the series as 'a six-part drama about four strangers in an immigration detention centre in the Australian desert'.

Source: https://www.if.com.au/cate-blanchett-co-creates-and-stars-in-refugee-drama-stateless (Sighted: 17/05/2019).

1 form y separately published work icon Safe Harbour Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Glendyn Ivin ) Australia : Matchbox Pictures SBS , 2018 15099691 2018 single work film/TV
1 form y separately published work icon Heroes Belinda Chayko , Australia : Goalpost Pictures , 2018 14121598 2018 single work film/TV
1 1 form y separately published work icon Safe Harbour Belinda Chayko , Phil Enchelmaier , Matt Cameron , ( dir. Daniel Nettheim ) Australia : Matchbox Pictures SBS , 2018 10730760 2018 single work film/TV

'Four years after six Australians on a yachting holiday came to the aid of an asylum seeker boat, a tragic series of events return to haunt them.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon Fighting Season Blake Ayshford , Kylie Needham , Tommy Murphy , Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Ben C. Lucas et. al. )agent Australia : Goalpost Pictures , 2018 10730603 2018 series - publisher film/TV war literature thriller

'Fighting Season is a timely and emotionally resonant series that follows the lives of a group of Australian soldiers, and their families, returned home suddenly after their commander is killed in suspicious circumstances in Afghanistan. Part mystery thriller, part relationship drama, it asks us to examine the human costs of war.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon Foal's Bread Belinda Chayko , Australia : 2017 10434494 2017 single work film/TV
1 1 form y separately published work icon Newton's Law Deb Cox , Fiona Eagger , Belinda Chayko , Chris Corbett , Elizabeth Coleman , Elizabeth Packett , Ellie Beaumont , Hilary Bonney , Sue Hore , Elizabeth Packett , Michael Voigt , ( dir. Jennifer Leacey et. al. )agent Australia : Every Cloud Productions Australian Broadcasting Corporation , 2017 10407872 2017 series - publisher film/TV

'Newton’s Law centers around Josephine Newton, a suburban solicitor with an over-developed sense of responsibility who attempts to return to her briefly glorious stint at the Bar. When Josephine’s low-flying solicitor’s practice is incinerated by a disgruntled client, she is persuaded by her old uni friend and admirer, Lewis Hughes, to trade the benefits of her brilliant mind for the lofty glamour of Knox Chambers. With her office destroyed, her marriage collapsing and motherhood fast losing its charm, Josephine decides it’s time to take her own aspirations off the back burner and resume her barrister’s robes. If only it were that easy to leave her old life behind!'

Source: Australian Broadcasting Commission (http://about.abc.net.au/abc-in-2017/drama-lovers/). (Sighted: 04/11/2016).

1 18 form y separately published work icon Secret City Secret City : Under the Eagle Belinda Chayko , Matt Cameron , Elise McCredie , Angela Betzien , Australia : Matchbox Pictures Foxtel , 2016-2019 8654771 2016 series - publisher film/TV thriller

'Amidst rising tension between China and America, senior political journalist, Harriet Dunkley, pursues a long-buried and exposing secret, leading to assassination attempts, suicide and murder. Beneath the placid façade of Canberra, she uncovers a ‘secret city’ of high-level Australians corrupted by the competing super-powers.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 6 form y separately published work icon Barracuda Belinda Chayko , Blake Ayshford , ( dir. Robert Connolly ) Australia : Matchbox Productions Pty Ltd , 2016 8569798 2016 series - publisher film/TV

'Based on the book of the same name by Christos Tsiolkas, Barracuda follows young Olympic hopeful, Danny Kelly, as he deals with the pressure of obsession.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 9 form y separately published work icon Old School Nicholas Parsons , Michaeley O'Brien , Gregor Jordan , Chris Hawkshaw , Matt Cameron , Paul Oliver , Belinda Chayko , Steve Wright , Paul Oliver , ( dir. Peter Templeman et. al. )agent 2013 Australia : Matchbox Pictures ABC Television , 2013 6005190 2013 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Old School is an eight part drama series created for ABC Television. Bryan Brown will play retired crim Lennie Cahill and Sam Neill will play retired cop Ted McCabe, who get together to solve crimes, unravel scams and make some much-needed cash, while avoiding the wrath of the police and the underworld. The characters were originally depicted in the short film Lennie Cahill Shoots Through by Paul Oliver.'

1 51 form y separately published work icon Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Deb Cox , Ysabelle Dean , Michael Miller , Liz Doran , Shelley Birse , Elizabeth Coleman , Kelly Lefever , Jo Martino , Chris Corbett , John Banas , Kristen Dunphy , Kris Wyld , Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Tony Tilse et. al. )agent Byron Bay : Every Cloud Productions , 2011 Z1783698 2011 series - publisher film/TV crime

'Based on the novels of Australian author Kerry Greenwood. Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of late 1920s Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our thoroughly modern heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life.'

Source: Inside Film and Television website

1 9 form y separately published work icon Lou Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Belinda Chayko ) Australia : Big and Little Films , 2010 Z1688581 2010 single work film/TV

'Just as suddenly as Lou's father walked out of her life, her grandfather tangos in - bringing chaos to the council house Lou shares with her mother and sisters. Doyle, who has Alzheimer's Disease, confuses 11-year-old Lou with his former wife. Lou plays along, using Doyle to gain power over her mother. But instead of power, Lou finds love' (Big and Little Films website).

1 8 form y separately published work icon Saved Belinda Chayko , ( dir. Tony Ayres ) Australia : Big and Little Films , 2009 Z1572378 2009 single work film/TV

'This premiere television movie stars Claudia Karvan as a woman who becomes the advocate for a young Iranian detainee, and develops a complex relationship with him that threatens her marriage.

'Julia is a young mother trying to come to terms with the loss of her new born to SIDS. While her husband Peter throws himself into work to cope with the tragedy, Julia becomes more despairing and isolated from the world around her. Recognising that she needs a distraction, her sister-in-law suggests that Julia accompany her to the Detention Centre where she volunteers as an advocate for detainees. Julia reluctantly accepts the offer, and while there, meets Amir Farshchi, a young Iranian asylum seeker.

'Amir claims to be a student persecuted by the Iranian authorities, but the Department of Immigration disputes his identity. Amir is severely depressed, suicidal and close to deportation. Julia is immediately drawn to his vulnerability and throws herself obsessively into his case - much to the disapproval of her in-laws and husband Peter, whose tolerance is tested by the growing closeness between the young detainee and his wife.

'When Amir is finally released from detention, Julia welcomes him into her home only to find herself increasingly attracted to the handsome, damaged young man. Growing more suspicious of Amir's identity and his relationship with his wife, Peter eventually asks Amir to leave the family home.

'When Julia finds out what has happened she is furious and runs into the arms of Amir. Now Julia must decide whether her marriage is worth saving and which man she truly loves.'

Source: SBS Television website, http://www.sbs.com.au/
Sighted: 31/03/2009

1 My Private Eye Belinda Chayko , 1996 single work short story
— Appears in: 100% Synthetic 1996; (p. 1-22)
1 The Stand-In Belinda Chayko , 1996 single work short story
— Appears in: String of Pearls : Stories About Cross-Dressing 1996; (p. 235-243)
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