Jarod Green
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Jarod Green is an Australian film director
, screenwriter
and animator
most notable for his work on the short film Beached Whale and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
television series Beached Az
. Together with actor Nick Boshier, Green is also the creator of the online fictional character, Trent from Punchy
He was born in Sydney and attended high school at Barker College
, an independent school in Hornsby
, a North Shore
suburb of Sydney. He is a graduate of Sydney's Macquarie University
(Bachelor of Media) in 2002, The Australian Film Television and Radio School
(Master of Arts in Directing) in 2004 and of Brown University
where he was awarded a doctorate
(Modern Culture and Media) in 2007.
Whilst studying he worked on several films both domestically and abroad, including "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
" (2004), the New South Wales Film and Television Office
Young Filmmaker's Fund short film "In The Middle" (2005), "Elizabeth - The Golden Age" (2007), and "Avatar" (2009)
In April 2008 he directed and animated the short film Beached Whale (performed by his high school friends Anthony MacFarlane and Nick Boshier), which became a popular social media video in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2009 he founded the creative think-tank company The Handsomity Institute Pty Ltd which created and produced the television series Beached Az
, airing in September of that year on ABC.
Throughout 2009 and 2010 Jarod gave several presentations on social media trends and influences, including MIPCOM 2010, SPAA Screen Producers Association of Australia, Screen NSW (previously New South Wales Film and Television Office
), the Sydney Film Festival
, the Sydney Film School and the national radio program Hack on Triple J
. He has also written editorial pieces for ABC's community news arm, ABC Unleashed.
In March 2010 Jarod was announced as a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year Award, coming third overall,
2010 also saw his international television debut, performing along side Rhys Darby
in New Zealand
for the TV3
television show RadiRadiRah. It was also the year the second series of Beached Az
premiered in Australia and New Zealand on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
and TV3 respectively.
In mid 2010 he moved away from TV content production to launch the Sydney-based social media strategy and content company Radical Love.
He is also a professional snorkeler and an Ambassador for the Sydney Swans
AFL team.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and animator
Animator
An animator is an artist who creates multiple images that give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence; the images are called frames and key frames. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, video games, and the internet. Usually, an...
most notable for his work on the short film Beached Whale and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
television series Beached Az
Beached Az
Beached Az is an animated cartoon series broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . It is shown on both ABC1 and ABC2.- Concept :...
. Together with actor Nick Boshier, Green is also the creator of the online fictional character, Trent from Punchy
He was born in Sydney and attended high school at Barker College
Barker College
Barker College is an independent Anglican, day and boarding school, located in Hornsby, a North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1890 by the Reverend Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights, Barker is an all-boys school from Kindergarten to Year 9, and co-educational from...
, an independent school in Hornsby
Hornsby, New South Wales
* Highest Maximum Temperature: 42 °C* Lowest Maximum Temperature: 4.9 °C* Warmest Month: January* Coolest Month: July* Highest Precipitation: February* Lowest Precipitation: July-Notable residents:...
, a North Shore
North Shore (Sydney)
The North Shore is an informal term used to describe the primarily residential area of northern metropolitan Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The term usually refers to the suburbs located on the north shore of Sydney Harbour between Middle Harbour and the Lane Cove River, up to...
suburb of Sydney. He is a graduate of Sydney's Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Macquarie University is an Australian public teaching and research university located in Sydney, with its main campus situated in Macquarie Park. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the third university to be established in the metropolitan area of Sydney...
(Bachelor of Media) in 2002, The Australian Film Television and Radio School
Australian Film Television and Radio School
The Australian Film, Television and Radio School is the Australian national centre for professional education and advanced training in film, television, radio and digital media. The School is an Australian Commonwealth government statutory authority...
(Master of Arts in Directing) in 2004 and of Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
where he was awarded a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
(Modern Culture and Media) in 2007.
Whilst studying he worked on several films both domestically and abroad, including "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 film directed by Peter Weir, starring Russell Crowe as Jack Aubrey, with Paul Bettany as Stephen Maturin and released by 20th Century Fox, Miramax Films and Universal Studios...
" (2004), the New South Wales Film and Television Office
New South Wales Film and Television Office
The NSW Film & Television Office is the official screen agency of the New South Wales Government. Its charter says its role is:*to provide financial and other assistance to the film and television industry in carrying out the industry's activities in New South Wales and to disseminate information...
Young Filmmaker's Fund short film "In The Middle" (2005), "Elizabeth - The Golden Age" (2007), and "Avatar" (2009)
In April 2008 he directed and animated the short film Beached Whale (performed by his high school friends Anthony MacFarlane and Nick Boshier), which became a popular social media video in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2009 he founded the creative think-tank company The Handsomity Institute Pty Ltd which created and produced the television series Beached Az
Beached Az
Beached Az is an animated cartoon series broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . It is shown on both ABC1 and ABC2.- Concept :...
, airing in September of that year on ABC.
Throughout 2009 and 2010 Jarod gave several presentations on social media trends and influences, including MIPCOM 2010, SPAA Screen Producers Association of Australia, Screen NSW (previously New South Wales Film and Television Office
New South Wales Film and Television Office
The NSW Film & Television Office is the official screen agency of the New South Wales Government. Its charter says its role is:*to provide financial and other assistance to the film and television industry in carrying out the industry's activities in New South Wales and to disseminate information...
), the Sydney Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival
The Sydney Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the Australian city of Sydney and is held over 12 days in June. The competitive film festival draws international and local attention, with films being showcased in several venues across the city centre and includes features,...
, the Sydney Film School and the national radio program Hack on Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
. He has also written editorial pieces for ABC's community news arm, ABC Unleashed.
In March 2010 Jarod was announced as a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year Award, coming third overall,
2010 also saw his international television debut, performing along side Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby
Rhys Montague Darby is an actor and stand-up comedian from New Zealand, known for his energetic physical comedy routines, telling stories accompanied with mime and sound effects of things such as machinery and animals...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
for the TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
television show RadiRadiRah. It was also the year the second series of Beached Az
Beached Az
Beached Az is an animated cartoon series broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . It is shown on both ABC1 and ABC2.- Concept :...
premiered in Australia and New Zealand on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
and TV3 respectively.
In mid 2010 he moved away from TV content production to launch the Sydney-based social media strategy and content company Radical Love.
He is also a professional snorkeler and an Ambassador for the Sydney Swans
Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney...
AFL team.