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ChrisDudman

  • Director
  • Writer
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Kiwi Chris Dudman studied film at Ilam and London’s Royal College of Art; his graduation short was nominated for a student Oscar. Since returning to New Zealand, Dudman has directed drama shows (the high-rating Harry), documentaries (The Day that Changed My Life), attention-grabbing short films (Choice Night), and a number of high profile ads for his company Robber’s Dog.

Biography

Chris Dudman was raised in the South Island town of Haast. He went on to study painting at Ilam School of Fine Arts in Christchurch, with a minor in film. A Week in August, a short film funded by the QEII Arts Council, helped win him a place at London’s Royal College of Art. The first New Zealander to be selected for the RCA's film section, Dudman went on to complete a Master of Arts.

Screenography

By the Balls
2019 Drama Director Television
James Patterson's Murder is Forever
2018 Director Series
Filthy Rich - Series One
2016 - 2017 Director Television
The Day that Changed My Life
2015 Director, Executive Producer Television
Harry - This is Personal (First Episode)
2013 Writer, Second Unit Director , Director Television

Awards

2015 Documentary Edge Festival (New Zealand)
Best New Zealand Feature: The Day that Changed My Life
Best New Zealand Director: The Day that Changed My Life

2013 Rilato Channel New Zealand Film Awards 
Nominated for Best Television Drama or Feature Series: Harry

“Affecting coming of age drama . . . Fine lead performances by Aaron McGregor and Pearl McGlashan locate this story firmly in the real world.”

— Flicks reviewer Dominic Corry on Chris Dudman's 2010 short film Choice Night