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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.

Screenography

2019 Drama Director Television
James Patterson's Murder is Forever
2018 Director Series
Filthy Rich - Series One
2016 - 2017 Director Television
2015 Director, Executive Producer Television
2013 Writer, Second Unit Director , Director Television

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.

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