Paul Gartside

Paul Gartside is a Development Manager at the ACTF, and an AWGIE-nominated writer, script editor, script producer and development manager for television, feature film, and narrative podcasts.

As ACTF Development Manager, Paul’s role includes assessment of funding applications, liaising with producers and creatives, and providing script guidance for a broad range of television and feature projects for young viewers. He has helped guide the development and production of projects such as Barrumbi Kids (NITV), Kangaroo Beach Series 2 (ABC), and the family feature film, Windcatcher (STAN).

Paul’s writing and/or script editing credits include Playing for Keeps, Winners and Losers, and over 90 episodes of iconic serial drama Neighbours, having also served as the show’s script producer and supervising script editor. Other credits include The Wonder Gang, the podcast Mackaroy Uncovered.