Maxine Fleming
Auckland
Summary
From an early age, I have felt compelled to tell stories and have been fortunate to have had a three-decade long career creating, writing and later producing NZ drama, mainly TV series, across many genres, collaborating with some of the best writers and directors in the business.
I'm passionate about telling stories capable of reaching a global audience, and am also dedicated to supporting and fostering fresh voices and talent with the tools and skills I've picked up along the way.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Storyliner, Writer 'Spinal Destination'
Great Southern Television
01.2023 - 06.2023
Storyliner, Writer
'My Life Is Murder'. Greenstone Productions
10.2022 - 05.2023
Producer, Executive Producer 'Shortland Street'
South Pacific Pictures
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Boosted audience engagement with high-quality content through close collaboration with creative teams.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
Co-creator, Writer '800 Words'
South Pacific Pictures
03.2014 - 12.2016
Co-creator, Show Runner, Writer, 'Agent Anna'
Great Southern Television
01.2012 - 07.2014
Co-creator, Writer, 'Burying Brian'
Eyeworks Touchdown
03.2006 - 04.2008
Storyliner, Writer, 'Outrageous Fortune'
South Pacific Pictures
02.2004 - 12.2007
Co-creator, Show Runner, Writer, 'Being Eve'
South Pacific Pictures
01.2000 - 05.2002
Storyliner, Writer 'City Life', 'Interrogation'
South Pacific Pictures
02.1996 - 11.1998
Co-creator, Writer, "The Chosen"
Screentime/Communicado
01.1997 - 04.1998
Storyliner, Story Editor, 'Shortland Street'
South Pacific Pictures
01.1992 - 09.1996
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ08.2018
Diploma of Journalism - Journalism
Auckland Technical Institute
Auckland12.1978
Skills
- Story and character development
- Creative team collaboration
- Script assessment and problem solving
- Positive and empowering communication with key creatives
Awards
WIFT Award for Success in Television and Digital, 2018
NZWG award for best comedy, 'Agent Anna', 2013
'Being Eve' (co-creator and show runner) 2002 International Emmy Awards Nomination - Best children's series
- 2002 New York Festivals - Gold World Medal Winner
Timeline
Storyliner, Writer 'Spinal Destination'
Great Southern Television
01.2023 - 06.2023
Storyliner, Writer
'My Life Is Murder'. Greenstone Productions
10.2022 - 05.2023
Producer, Executive Producer 'Shortland Street'
South Pacific Pictures
02.2016 - 12.2022
Co-creator, Writer '800 Words'
South Pacific Pictures
03.2014 - 12.2016
Co-creator, Show Runner, Writer, 'Agent Anna'
Great Southern Television
01.2012 - 07.2014
Co-creator, Writer, 'Burying Brian'
Eyeworks Touchdown
03.2006 - 04.2008
Storyliner, Writer, 'Outrageous Fortune'
South Pacific Pictures
02.2004 - 12.2007
Co-creator, Show Runner, Writer, 'Being Eve'
South Pacific Pictures
01.2000 - 05.2002
Co-creator, Writer, "The Chosen"
Screentime/Communicado
01.1997 - 04.1998
Storyliner, Writer 'City Life', 'Interrogation'
South Pacific Pictures
02.1996 - 11.1998
Storyliner, Story Editor, 'Shortland Street'
South Pacific Pictures
01.1992 - 09.1996
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Auckland University of Technology
Diploma of Journalism - Journalism
Auckland Technical Institute
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