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December 6, 2020 48 mins

In this Talks at AFTRS, Tim Minchin and Helen Bowden talk with AFTRS Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting, Caroline Gross about the conception, development and writing of their television series Upright. Tim Minchin is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, composer, lyricist and director best known for his comedy and stand up shows as well as his success as musical theatre composer and lyricist (Matilda the MusicalGroundhog Day). Helen is one of Australia's most prolific and highly awarded drama producers (The SlapSoft RootsDevil's PlaygroundLambs of God) and is managing director of Lingo Pictures. Tim and Helen offer interesting and amusing insight into the making of Upright


Produced by Rhi Mooney & Fyona Smith.

Assistant Producers Wendy Gray and Alicia Emery.

Presented by: Nell Greenwood 

Voice Over: Cam St Clair

Intro: Chris Neave

Music: Extreme Music - Andrew James Christie, Billie Ray Fingers, Bruce Fingers, Jasha Alain Klebe

 


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