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Sam Nielsen

Emerging Crew· Production Runner · Cast Driver · Production Assistant · AD

📞 +61 431 922 102

✉️ samboenielsen@gmail.com

🇦🇺 Australian

📍 Perth, Western Australia

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY



Sam Nielsen is a Perth-based Emerging Crew professional building a career across Production, Assistant Direction and on-set coordination. His latest role is Production Runner on Pilli Sisters (ABC, 2026–2027), following credits on Netflix's Breakers as Production Runner, Cast Driver and Art Assistant, Two Birds (Stan) as Production Runner and Driver and PA to Lead Actor, and The Husbands (A24/Apple TV+) as Locations Production Assistant.

His experience also includes two Screenwest Elevate short films – ALMOST. as Producer's Assistant and Your Turn as Additional AD / On-Set Production Assistant. A distinction-level Bachelor of Creative Arts graduate from Curtin University, Sam brings more than 10 years of corporate operations, leadership and coordination experience. Since committing to a screen industry career in late 2025, he has built a growing portfolio of professional production credits, with a particular interest in progressing into the Assistant Director Department.

KEY SKILLS

• Production Running & On-Set Support
• Cast & Crew Transport
• Production Logistics & Coordination
• Assistant Director Department Support
• On-Set Communication & Radio Operation
• Locations & Unit Department Support
• Production Administration
• Art Department Assistance
• Cast & Background Performer Coordination Support
• Stakeholder Liaison & Communication
• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Scheduling & Priority Management
• Problem-Solving Under Pressure
• Microsoft Office · Adobe Premiere Pro · Canva

VALUE TO PRODUCTION

Sam brings productions a combination of practical on-set experience, professional maturity and more than a decade of leadership and operational management experience outside the screen industry. Having managed teams, coordinated complex operations and worked in demanding, customer-facing environments, he understands the importance of clear communication, accountability, organisation and remaining calm when priorities change.

His growing experience across major streaming productions, television and independent short films has given him exposure to several departments, including Production, Locations, Art and Assistant Direction. This versatility allows him to support different teams, understand their requirements and contribute wherever additional assistance is needed.

Sam's experience in cast transport, production running and on-set support is complemented by his creative background in directing, producing and filmmaking. His award-recognised short films demonstrate an established commitment to storytelling, while his professional production experience continues to develop his understanding of the practical demands of a working set.

For productions seeking a capable and motivated Emerging Crew member, Sam offers reliability, initiative, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine willingness to learn. His long-term goal is to develop within the Assistant Director Department, particularly in background performer coordination and extras supervision, while continuing to build the experience and relationships required for a sustainable screen industry career.

CURRENT PRODUCTION

Pilli Sisters (September 2026–Present)

Production Runner | Pilli Sisters Productions · ABC

PROFESSIONAL SCREEN CREDITS

Television & Streaming

• Two Birds (2026): Production Runner & Driver | ITV Studios Australia · Stan
• The Husbands (2026): Locations Production Assistant | A24 · Apple TV+
• Breakers (2026): Production Runner · Cast Driver · Art Assistant | Clerkenwell Films · Netflix
• My Kitchen Rules (2026): Production Runner | ITV Studios Australia · Seven Network

Short Films & Commercial Productions

• Almost (2026): Producer's Assistant | Screenwest Elevate Short Film
• Your Turn (2026): Additional AD / On-Set PA | Screenwest Elevate Short Film
• Care – Murdoch University TVC Series (2026): Production Runner | Clockwork Films
• Downfall (2023): Production Assistant · Supporting Actor | Double Shot Studios
• Knock, Knock (2022): 1st AD | Curtin University Major Production

Sports & Digital Broadcast

• WAFL Digital Broadcast (2022): Camera Operator · Producer | Peel Thunder · Fremantle Dockers

CORPORATE & OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE

• Perth Festival (2026): Bar Operations Manager
• Fringe World Festival (2026): Bars Supervisor
• Uniting WA (2025–2026): Learning & HR Coordinator
• Peninsula (2024–2025): Employment Relations Advisor
• Metcash (2022–2024): WA/SA/NT Contact Centre Manager
• Coles Liquor (2020–2023): Duty Manager
• Corporate Home Unit (2019–2020): Insurance Underwriter
• USAA International HQ, London (2015–2019): Senior Relationship Specialist

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING & CREATIVE PROJECTS

Sam has written, directed and produced independent and university short films, with several receiving recognition at

Australian and international film festivals.

• Tin Phone (2022): Director · Co-Producer | Los Angeles Film Awards & WA Screen Culture Awards – Official Selection & Honourable Mention
• Crossover (2021): Writer · Director · Co-Producer | Revelation Perth International Film Festival – Official Selection · Sydney Indie Shorts – Best Male Student Director
• Deliverance (2021): Writer · Director · Producer · DoP | UX Film Festival – People's Choice Award Winner
• Kickin' It on the Couch (2021): Writer · Director · Co-Producer | Curtin University
• Old Stories (2021): Producer | Curtin University
• Through Dance (2021): Director · Producer | Curtin University · DevelopmentWA

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Creative Arts, Major Screen Arts / Minor Theatre Arts — Curtin University (2020–2022)
• Diploma of Business Administration, Cert III & IV Business — Additional Education
• Meisner Intensive Training — The Actor's Temple, London
• Acting for Adults — Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, London
• Advanced Actor Training — Identity School of Acting, London

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Curtin University 2022 Special Commendation Award for High Achievement
• Fringe World 2026 Champion Award — Artrage
• Los Angeles Film Awards 2023 — Tin Phone, Official Selection & Honorable Mention
• WA Screen Culture Awards 2023 — Tin Phone, Official Selection & Honorable Mention
• Revelation Perth IFF 2023 — Knock Knock, Official Selection
• Revelation Perth IFF 2022 — Crossover, Official Selection
• Sydney Indie Shorts 2022 — Crossover, Best Male Student Director
• UX Film Festival 2022 — Deliverance, People's Choice Award Winner

REFEREES: Available on request