John Hipwell S.P.A.

John Hipwell S.P.A.

Greater Melbourne Area
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About

HIPS is an innovative production company creating unique, engaging and highly entertaining film, video and digital products for theatrical, broadcast and non-broadcast media communication.

We develop and produce world-class cinema, and both commissioned, client-specific productions and in-house privately financed films.

Since 1978 John Hipwell, Founder of HIPS, has produced feature films, documentaries, telemovies, television production, script and concept development, television commercials, music videos, interactive CD’s, DVD’s, streaming video and educational, induction, corporate and business communications.

Specialties:
- Extensive experience as a Producer of Features Films, Documentaries, Television, Animation, TV Commercials, New Media, Business Communications and Corporate Productions
- Experienced with “Producer Offset” and “International Coproduction” development, financing & deployment
- Proven strategic and operational management and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated broad project planning, scheduling, budgeting and presentation skills
- Excellent negotiation, collaboration and creative skills
- Clear and confident communicator across all sectors and abilities
- Highly proficient written, verbal and analytical skills in a diverse range of contexts
- Adaptable manager and team player within business sectors, film and documentaries
- Proficient user of Information Technology, MS Office and numerous software packages

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Experience

  • Hipwell International Production Services - HIPS Graphic

    Hipwell International Production Services - HIPS

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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    Melbourne, Australia

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    Melbourne Australia

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    310 Richardson Street, Middle Park, VIC, 3206, Australia

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    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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    Brighton, Australia

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    Melbourne, Australia

Education

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    3 year Diploma of Film & TV

    Further Training
    Numerous Australian Film, TV, Radio School (AFTRS), Screen Producers Australia (SPA) and local/international film industry courses.

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    Activities and Societies: Swim Team, Arts & Music

Volunteer Experience

  • Open Channel Co-operative Limited Graphic

    Past Board Member

    Open Channel Co-operative Limited

    - 14 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

    Various volunteer and board membership roles at OC over many years.

  • Past Board Member

    Arts, Recreation Training Victoria (ARTV)

    - 6 years 6 months

    Arts and Culture

    Arts, Recreation Training Victoria (ARTV), later know as VERVE SkillsHub, was one of 16 Victorian ITABs that provide advice to industry on vocational education and training and provide research to government on skills and occupations in demand. In addition to supplying strategic advice to government and industry, SkillsHub assists with the development of national training packages and Victorian curriculum for our industries; partners with industry to develop tailored skills and training…

    Arts, Recreation Training Victoria (ARTV), later know as VERVE SkillsHub, was one of 16 Victorian ITABs that provide advice to industry on vocational education and training and provide research to government on skills and occupations in demand. In addition to supplying strategic advice to government and industry, SkillsHub assists with the development of national training packages and Victorian curriculum for our industries; partners with industry to develop tailored skills and training initiatives; develops careers resources; participates in workforce development and planning; conducts research; and promotes careers and training for the creative and leisure industries through an Annual Training Awards event, SpArt.

Projects

  • THE BATTLE FORETOLD - Feature Length Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Historic Screenplay Available For Option.

    - Present

    Excellent Script Analysis from Acute Angle Media:

    “The Battle Foretold” is unique in that it’s a story before a great war. Essentially, we learn how some things are inevitable, while others could have been prevented. It’s full of intrigue, betrayal, action, romance, heartbreak and, best of all, history.
    Visually, it will be fascinating to see a war-epic period piece. Story-wise, the drama and dialogue will carry audiences to the end without any boredom in place.
    With a few…

    Excellent Script Analysis from Acute Angle Media:

    “The Battle Foretold” is unique in that it’s a story before a great war. Essentially, we learn how some things are inevitable, while others could have been prevented. It’s full of intrigue, betrayal, action, romance, heartbreak and, best of all, history.
    Visually, it will be fascinating to see a war-epic period piece. Story-wise, the drama and dialogue will carry audiences to the end without any boredom in place.
    With a few adjustments based on the above suggestions, the screenplay is a tweak away from being impeccable. “The Battle Foretold” is a blockbuster foreseen, hopefully in the very near future.

    'A very interesting and intelligent script' - John Hipwell - Producer/Director @ Hipwell International Production Services.
    'Would love to be a part of the project'' - Adrienne Wilkinson, Producer/Actress from Xena Warrior Princess and many other notable television appearances.
    Full Analysis Available Upon Request.

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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Romanian

    Elementary proficiency

  • Hebrew

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Australia Writers Guild

    Accredited Writer

    - Present

    The Australian Writers' Guild is the professional association for Australian performance writers for film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media. The AWG was established in 1962. The AWG is a member of the Australian Council of Trade Unions

  • Australian Cinematographers Association (ACS)

    Associate Member

    - Present

    The Australian Cinematographers Society is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1958 for the purpose of providing a forum for Australian cinematographers to further develop their skills through mutual cooperation.

  • Screen Producers Australia

    Accredited Feature Film Producer

    - Present

    Screen Producers Australia, formerly the Screen Producers' Association of Australia and earlier names, is a national organisation representing film production businesses, emerging producers, service providers and screen industry supporters

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