Career Summary
Accomplished film and television professional with expertise in world-class digital VFX, animation and live action production.
For two decades I’ve worked with diverse Australian and international creatives and technical teams to produce and production manage film, television and commercial projects for the local and international market.
My experience includes the assembly and management of creative and technical teams, working with artists, studios, clients, broadcasters, government and private stakeholders.
My project credits include Foe, The Whistleblower, The Leftovers, Scary Girl, Space Chickens in Space, 100 Bloody Acres, Australia, Animalia, Happy Feet and The Matrix trilogy, working with award-winning creative studios including Passion Pictures, Method Studios, Animal Logic, and Iloura.
I am passionate about the screen industry and about creating compelling, relevant and visually exciting work. Bringing high emotional intelligence, I'm committed to creating collegiate, inclusive creative production environments.
My commitment to the Australian film and television industry is also evidenced through screen-exhibition projects, working with the Melbourne International Film Festival, ACMI and Film Victoria.
Professional Credits
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2023, Foe, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Anonymous Content, Visual Effects Producer /
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2022, Ithaka, International, Factual / Documentary /, Shipton House, Post Production Supervisor /
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2021, Thor: Love and Thunder, International, Feature Films /, VFX On-Set Production Manager, Marvel Studios, Visual Effects Producer /
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2020, The Adventures of Little Penguin, International, Animation /, Consulting Series Producer, Luce Creative, Producer /
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2018-2019, The Whistleblower, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Whistle Movie Productions, Visual Effects Producer /
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2018-2019, The Whistleblower, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Whistle Movie Productions, Post Production Supervisor /
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2018, Series Mania Melbourne, Domestic, Other /, Festival, ACMI | Film Victoria, Producer /
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2017, Space Chickens In Space, International, Animation /, Series, Studio Moshi/Cake Entertainment/Disney Animation, Line Producer /
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2017, Method Studios Australia, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Method Studios Australia, Producer /
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2016, The Leftovers Season 3, International, TV Series /, Drama, HBO/WBTV, Art Department Coordinator /
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2016, Arkie, Domestic, Feature Films /, Animation, Passion Pictures Australia/Highly Spirited Productions, Production Manager /
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2015, Method Studios Australia, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Method Studios Australia, Producer /
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2015, Passion Pictures, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Passion Pictures Australia, Producer /
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2014, Method Studios Australia, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Method Studios Australia, Producer /
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2012, 100 Bloody Acres, Domestic, Feature Films /, Comedy Horror, Cyan Films, Post Production Supervisor /
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2011, XYZ Studios, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, Freelance Animation, Producer /
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2010, Killing Time, Domestic, TV Mini Series /, Drama, Fremantle Media, Production Coordinator /
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2009, XYZ Studios, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, XYZ Studios, Producer /
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2008-2013, Santa: Lost Downunder, Domestic, Feature Films /, Animation, Bruce's Dream Productions, Production Manager /
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2008, Australia, International, Feature Films /, Drama, 20th Century Fox, AUS/US, Visual Effects Coordinator /
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2006-2008, Animalia TV Series, Domestic, TV Series /, Animation, Animalia Productions, Production Manager /
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2006, Animalia TV Series, Domestic, TV Series /, Animation, Animalia Productions, Production Manager /
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2004-2005, Ghost Rider, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Sony/Columbia Pictures, Production Coordinator /
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2004, Happy Feet, International, Feature Films /, Animation, Warner Bros, Visual Effects Coordinator /
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2003, Salem's Lot, International, TV Series /, Drama, Coote Hayes Productions/TNT, Art Department Coordinator /
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2002, The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions, International, Feature Films /, Drama, Warner Bros, Visual Effects Coordinator /
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1999-2002, 2 Feet Films, Domestic, TVC /, Commercial, 2 Feet Films, Production Manager /
Education & Other Accreditation
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2004, AFTRS, Australia, Producing Low Budget Features Short Course
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1995-1997, RMIT University, Australia, BA Media Studies
Special and Technical Skills
Sound knowledge of 3d & 2d animation and visual effects pipelines, post production and short and long form live action production.
Proficient with several licensed Project Management & Tracking software including Shotgun and proprietory software.
Experienced in crew recruiting, contracting, budgeting and cost reporting.
Direct URL
https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/2429/octavia-mansfield-schweitzer