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Featured Work

Series Director.

Commercial Director.

Voiceover Artist.

Creative Director.

Unicorn.

Series Director. Commercial Director. Voiceover Artist. Creative Director. Unicorn.

About Me

I’m a credited, performance-based TV series and commercial director with a love for heart-led, dark or absurd comedy and drama.

In 2024, I was nominated for 3 separate Australian Director’s Guild Awards (Best Direction in Commercial, in Advertising, and in Children’s TV Series content). Of those noms, I took home the award for Best Direction in Commercial, for the comedic branded short film ‘The Perfect Brief’.

My works have screened on ABC, BBC, Channel 10, Acorn and other online streaming services. My commercial clients include the likes of international brands like Berocca, FIFA, Klook, Schiavello, Telstra, Visit Victoria and many more.

Having run my own production company Monster & Bear since 2013, it’s safe to say I’ve worn a few hats in my time. But I like my hat collection, and can’t wait to round up even more.

Services

There are a few things in my wheelhouse. While directing is my primary love, I adore the intersection of skills I can offer my collaborators.

  • "With complex episodes, a young cast and sometimes uncooperative puppets, Sarah handled the many challenges of production with calm professionalism, a collaborative spirit and a welcome sense of humour. Sarah prepared meticulously, with a focus on style and performance, while remaining conscientious of budget and schedule."

    Andrea Denholm, Executive Producer, Tony Ayres Productions (Spooky Files)

  • “Sarah worked so well under the pressure of a tight, ambitious schedule and ambitious creative demands with a can-do attitude. Sarah can be very proud of her work creating a fantastic Episode 4 which I, the ABC & ACTF are all extremely happy with.”

    Joanna Werner, Series Producer, Werner Productions (Crazy Fun Park)

  • "Sarah was highly respectful of the show’s look and feel and worked hard to deliver a high-quality episode that fit wonderfully within our world. Sarah was friendly and fun and this attitude trickled across all departments she worked with."

    Melanie Sano - Series Creator (Planet Lulin)

  • "Sarah is gifted with charm, intellect, wit and enormous talent. A 'can do' attitude which beguiles all who work with her. Sarah's abilities are endless from researching, pitches, directing and editing all with a keen sense of humour. I worked with Sarah on Channel 10's 'My Life is Murder' and recently on ABC/NBCU's 'FIRES' and on both occasions was impressed".

    Elisa Argenzio - Producer (FIRES, My Life Is Murder)

  • "Sarah is a talented and natural director. Her observations and contributions to the episodes were always astute, creative and appreciated. I would recommend her without reservation."

    Mat King - Director
    (My Life Is Murder, Bloom, Pine Gap, How To Stay Married)

  • "Sarah is a lovely person to work with, who is taking on the challenges of our times and continuously creating high quality work. I’ve watched some of Sarah’s dramedy work, and it’s very impressive to see smart meaningful comedy that taps into the zeitgeist. I’d wholeheartedly recommend Sarah as a writer, producer or director."

    Kim Mordaunt - Director
    (FIRES, Boy Swallows Universe, The Rocket, Wakefield)

Let’s Collaborate.

Ambitious projects? Yes please.

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