Richard Sarell Directing CV

Richard was born in 1947.  He finished school in Perth W.A. in 1964 and immediately headed for Melbourne to work at the ABC.  His goal was to become a director.

INITIAL EXPERIENCE                1965

1971

1972

1979

FILM EDITOR – News, Current Affairs, Documentary, DramaEDUCATION OFFICER– Writer and Director

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DRAMA – 60 hours

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ABC-TV on such programmes asVFL Football O/B;  Saturday Night Football; World Fencing Championships; State Wide and Nation Wide (current affairs); World of Music (MSO concerts); Divine Service; Sow What (gardening); Promotional Trailers (writing and directing); Christmas Carols; Music Makers; Big Country and other documentaries as writer, director and producer. 

TV DRAMA DIRECTOR’S CREDITS        19771982198319841985198619871988​​1989​​1990

BELLBIRD                                    ABCTV – 3 eps (film & studio)HOME                                           ABC-TV – 6 eps (fim, studio)THE KEEPERS                             ABC-TV – 2 x 1 hour eps (OB & studio)THE FAST LANE                          ABC-TV – 2 x 1 hour eps (OB & studio)POKERFACE                                 ABC-TV – 3 eps miniseries (film) NEIGHBOURS                              Grundy Television 20 hours (OB & studio)A COUNTRY PRACTICE             JNP Films – 2 x 1 hour eps (OB & studio)C/O THE BARTONS                    ABC-TV – 5 epsHOME AND AWAY                       ATN – 7A COUNTRY PRACTICE              JNP FilmsNEIGHBOURS                               Grundy TelevisionHOME AND AWAY                        ATN – 7AUSTRALIA’S MOST WANTED   Grundy Television  THE POWER THE PASSION         HSV – 7A COUNTRY PRACTICE                JNP FilmsSKIRTS                                             Simpson/Le Mesurier  8 eps

    

Venue for The Rehearsal Room classes –The Arcade164 Kings WaySouth Melbourne

​PHONE:    0407 226 620

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The main entrance is at 164 Kings Way, South Melbourne.  On weekdays this door is often open.  However, it only provides access to the foyer.  You need to ring Richard on 0407 226 620 to gain further access.  In the evening and on weekends come to this door and ring Richard for access.The No. 58 tram will drop you at Stop 117 just a minutes walk from this door.  And the No. 1 tram is 6 minutes away.

The Rehearsal Room office will also be at this address.  Ring (0407 226 620) or email (contact@rehearsalroom.com) to make an appointment for one-on-one coaching or to meet to discuss class options.

PARKING:Parking is most easily found in Tope Street and York Street.  READ THE SIGNS.  Once parked, the easiest access to the building is via the Tope Street entrance.  Ring Richard (0407 226 620) on arrival.ALTERNATE ENTRANCE: The 24 Tope Street entrance operates on weekdays.  On weekends go to the main entrance at 164 Kings Way and ring Richard.