Kristen Dunphy is an Australian television screenwriter and producer. She is best known as creator, co-writer and co-executive producer of Wakefield, which screened on ABC TV in 2021.
Kristen Dunphy | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Television screenwriter and producer |
| Notable credit | Wakefield |
| Awards | Foxtel Scholarship, 2012 |
Career
editDunphy's career in film and television began when producer Sandra Levy employed her to work as assistant to Gillian Armstrong, who was directing the 1987 film, High Tide.[1] When Levy became head of drama at ABC TV she employed Dunphy as a screenwriter on G.P. (1992–1996), The Ferals (1995) and Heartbreak High (1995–1997).[1]
Dunphy, as creator, co-writer and joint executive producer, began developing the eight-part serial, Wakefield in 2012.[2] During its production in 2020 she worked as joint showrunner.[3] Wakefield screened on ABC TV in 2021[4] and received five AACTA Award nominations.[5]
Awards and recognition
editDunphy won her first AWGIE in 2003 for Best Television Series Episode for episode 14 of White Collar Blue (Network 10/Knapman Wyld).[6] She won the 2008 AWGIE for Best Television Series Drama for Eastwest 101 (SBS/Knapman Wyld) and the 2012 AWGIE for Best Mini-Series Television Drama for The Straits (ABC/Matchbox) 2012.[7] She was awarded the Foxtel Fellowship in 2012 for her "significant contribution to the Australian cultural landscape made by television writing".[1]
Selected filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992–1995 | G.P. | writer |
| 1994 | Heartland | writer |
| 1995 | The Ferals | writer |
| 1995–1997 | Heartbreak High | writer |
| 1996 | Fallen Angels | writer |
| 1997 | Mirror Mirror II | writer |
| 1997–1998 | Murder Call | writer |
| 1998–1999 | Wildside | writer |
| 1999 | All Saints | writer |
| 2000 | Water Rats | writer |
| 2002–2003 | White Collar Blue | writer and script editor |
| 2006 | Blue Water High | writer |
| 2007–2009 | East West 101 | writer |
| 2012 | The Straits | writer[8] |
| 2013 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | writer and script editor |
| 2015 | The Principal | co-creator and writer[9] |
| 2016–2017 | Secret Daughter | co-creator[10] |
| 2021 | Wakefield | creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | High Tide | director's assistant[1] |
| 2004 | Blackjack: Sweet Science | writer[11] |
| 2005 | Small Claims: White Wedding | script editor |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Kristen Dunphy". AustLit: Discover Australian Stories. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Balancing humour and pathos: Kristen Dunphy and Chloe Rickard on the controlled chaos of 'Wakefield'". IF Magazine. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Screen News Podcast – Wakefield showrunners Kristen Dunphy and Sam Meikle". Screen Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (4 March 2021). "Airdate: Wakefield". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Full winners announced for the 2021 AACTA Awards". TV Blackbox. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: White Collar Blue: articles". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Kristen Dunphy". Pathways. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: The Straits". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: The Principal". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: The Secret Daughter". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "BlackJack: Sweet Science (2004)". The Screen Guide – Screen Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
