Education
PhD Candidate
Western Sydney University
June 2019–present
Graduate Certificate of Researcher Engagement, Development and Impact
Western Sydney University
July 2019–present
Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television)
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
1990
Western Sydney University
June 2019–present
Graduate Certificate of Researcher Engagement, Development and Impact
Western Sydney University
July 2019–present
Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television)
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
1990
Professional Experience
RESEARCH
Research Assistant to Professor Wayne Sawyer | Literary Knowledge in the Making of English Teachers ARC Discovery project
School of Education, Western Sydney University
December 2016–present
Arrange and co-conduct interviews, develop coding frame, coding and analysis of interview data in NVivo, tracking expenditure against budget.
Research Manager | Gender Matters ARC Discovery project
School of Education, Western Sydney University
March–June 2019
Prepare and submit ethics application. Left this role to take up PhD Candidate position on the Gender Matters project.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Tania Ferfolja & Dr Jacqueline Ullman | Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences ARC Discovery
School of Education, Western Sydney University
February–March 2019
Thematic and discourse coding of interview data in NVivo.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Susanne Gannon | Evaluation of the Widening Participation Student Ambassadors Initiative
School of Education, Western Sydney University
August 2016–March 2017
Arrange and conduct interviews, assist in development of coding frame and coding, contribute to writing of report in relation to interview data, copy edit report.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Susanne Gannon | Quality English Teaching and Creative Pedagogies
School of Education, Western Sydney University
October to December 2011
Arrange, conduct and transcribe interviews.
Research Assistant to Professor Wayne Sawyer | Literary Knowledge in the Making of English Teachers ARC Discovery project
School of Education, Western Sydney University
December 2016–present
Arrange and co-conduct interviews, develop coding frame, coding and analysis of interview data in NVivo, tracking expenditure against budget.
Research Manager | Gender Matters ARC Discovery project
School of Education, Western Sydney University
March–June 2019
Prepare and submit ethics application. Left this role to take up PhD Candidate position on the Gender Matters project.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Tania Ferfolja & Dr Jacqueline Ullman | Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences ARC Discovery
School of Education, Western Sydney University
February–March 2019
Thematic and discourse coding of interview data in NVivo.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Susanne Gannon | Evaluation of the Widening Participation Student Ambassadors Initiative
School of Education, Western Sydney University
August 2016–March 2017
Arrange and conduct interviews, assist in development of coding frame and coding, contribute to writing of report in relation to interview data, copy edit report.
Research Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Susanne Gannon | Quality English Teaching and Creative Pedagogies
School of Education, Western Sydney University
October to December 2011
Arrange, conduct and transcribe interviews.
FILM & MEDIA
Director, Camera, Sound and Editing | Aunty Jacinta Tobin: Connecting through Song
2018 | Documentary short | ICTV
Producer | Every Moment Has Potential: Activity Videos
2014 | Educational videos for online learning resource | Greystanes Disability Services
Co-director, Camera, Sound and Editing | you & me
2010 | Documentary short
Project Officer | Screen NSW
2004 - 2007
Analyse and assess development and production funding applications for feature film, television drama and documentary projects.
Development Producer | Oracle Pictures
2004–2007
Secure development funding and collaborate with writers and directors on the development of film projects.
Writer and Director | Literacies, Communities and Under 5s
2001 | Educational documentary | OTEN
Producer and Sound Recordist | The Producers: A Documentary
1999 | Documentary
Co-Producer | House of Fun
1994 | Children's TV series | TEN Network
Associate Producer and Researcher | The Opposite Sex
1993 | Documentary series | Robyn Hughes & Associates
Writer and Director | Getting Together
1991 | Educational documentary | Film Australia
Producer | Able to Choose
1991 | Educational documentary | Film Australia
Graduate Filmmaker | Film Australia
1990–1991
Research, develop, produce and direct documentary projects.
Production Manager | Spinning Out
1990 | Documentary | Anne Deveson Productions
Producer and First Assistant Director | Sparks
1990 | Short film
Director, Camera, Sound and Editing | Aunty Jacinta Tobin: Connecting through Song
2018 | Documentary short | ICTV
Producer | Every Moment Has Potential: Activity Videos
2014 | Educational videos for online learning resource | Greystanes Disability Services
Co-director, Camera, Sound and Editing | you & me
2010 | Documentary short
Project Officer | Screen NSW
2004 - 2007
Analyse and assess development and production funding applications for feature film, television drama and documentary projects.
Development Producer | Oracle Pictures
2004–2007
Secure development funding and collaborate with writers and directors on the development of film projects.
Writer and Director | Literacies, Communities and Under 5s
2001 | Educational documentary | OTEN
Producer and Sound Recordist | The Producers: A Documentary
1999 | Documentary
Co-Producer | House of Fun
1994 | Children's TV series | TEN Network
Associate Producer and Researcher | The Opposite Sex
1993 | Documentary series | Robyn Hughes & Associates
Writer and Director | Getting Together
1991 | Educational documentary | Film Australia
Producer | Able to Choose
1991 | Educational documentary | Film Australia
Graduate Filmmaker | Film Australia
1990–1991
Research, develop, produce and direct documentary projects.
Production Manager | Spinning Out
1990 | Documentary | Anne Deveson Productions
Producer and First Assistant Director | Sparks
1990 | Short film
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Education Coordinator | Blue Mountains Food Co-op
2016–2018
Develop community education projects including Nourishing Families in partnership with North Katoomba Hub, Plastic Free July in partnership with local school and community groups.
Coordinator | Varuna & Sydney Writers Festival
2014–2015
Curate, manage and promote the 2015 Blue Mountains program of the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Project Manager/Video Producer | Every Moment Has Potential for Greystanes Disability Services
2013–2014
Project manage development of online learning resource for disability support workers, produce documentary activity videos, edit workbook and web content.
Living Streets Coordinator | Liverpool City Council
2012
Implement community cultural development projects in partnership with residents, government and community stakeholders.
Cultural Development Coordinator | Blue Mountains City Council
2010–2011
Develop and manage community cultural development programs in partnership with arts practitioners, community members, government and stakeholders.
Founding Co-ordinator | Sharing Knowledge Aboriginal education program
2007–2010
Develop and coordinate community partnership program at Hazelbrook Public School with Aboriginal Elders and community members, school executive, teachers, parents and students.
Education Coordinator | Blue Mountains Food Co-op
2016–2018
Develop community education projects including Nourishing Families in partnership with North Katoomba Hub, Plastic Free July in partnership with local school and community groups.
Coordinator | Varuna & Sydney Writers Festival
2014–2015
Curate, manage and promote the 2015 Blue Mountains program of the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Project Manager/Video Producer | Every Moment Has Potential for Greystanes Disability Services
2013–2014
Project manage development of online learning resource for disability support workers, produce documentary activity videos, edit workbook and web content.
Living Streets Coordinator | Liverpool City Council
2012
Implement community cultural development projects in partnership with residents, government and community stakeholders.
Cultural Development Coordinator | Blue Mountains City Council
2010–2011
Develop and manage community cultural development programs in partnership with arts practitioners, community members, government and stakeholders.
Founding Co-ordinator | Sharing Knowledge Aboriginal education program
2007–2010
Develop and coordinate community partnership program at Hazelbrook Public School with Aboriginal Elders and community members, school executive, teachers, parents and students.
CREATIVE OUTPUTS
Screen Production
Adams, P. (2018), Aunty Jacinta Tobin – Connecting through Song. Documentary short. Australia: Big Sing Inc. Role: Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Sound Recordist, Editor. Australia: ICTV
Adams, P., Big Button Films (2015), Every Moment Has Potential – Activity Videos. Educational video for online learning resource. Australia: Department of Industry, Greystanes Disability Services & La Trobe University. Role: Producer
Cooper, C., Adams, P., and Field, V. (2010), You & me. Documentary short. Blue Mountains, New South Wales: C. Cooper, P. Adams, V. Field. Role: Co-producer, Co-director, Cinematographer, Sound Recordist and Editor
Adams, P. and Thompson, B., (2001), Literacies, communities and under 5s. Educational documentary. Australia: Open Training and Education Network for collaboration between NSW Department of Education and Training, NSW Department of Community Services, Macquarie University, University of Newcastle, University of Western Sydney. Role: Writer and Director
Parker, J. and Adams, P. (1999), The Producers – A Documentary. Documentary. Australia: SBS Television. Role: Producer and Sound Recordist
Penfold-Russell, R., Jobbins, S., Adams, P. and Watson, V. (1993), House of Fun. Children’s Television Series for the TEN Network. Australia: House of Fun. Role: Co-producer
Hughes, R., and Munro, I. (1993), The Opposite Sex. Documentary series. Australia: Australian Film Finance Corporation and Robin Hughes and Associates. Role: Associate Producer and Researcher
Adams, P. and Dixon, R. (1991), Getting Together - recreation in the Aboriginal community Educational documentary. Australia: Film Australia for the Department of Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism & Territories. Role: Writer and Director
Karmel, P. and Adams, P. (1991), Able to Choose. Educational documentary. Australia: Film Australia for the Department of Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism & Territories. Role: Producer
Deveson, A. (1991), Spinning Out. Documentary. Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Role: Production Manager
Adams, P., Klenner, R., and Zimdahl, C. (1990), Sparks. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer and First Assistant Director
Arrowsmith, J. and Adams, P. (1989) The Silence of Peig O’Bede. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer
Adams, P. (1987), The Servant Song. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer, Writer and Director.
Radio Production
Grieve, N. & Robertson, R. (1994), Ad Lib in Australia. Radio series. England: BBC Radio 4. Role: Researcher and Production Manager
Other Publications
Bigby, C., Bould, E., Warren, S., Adams, P., Radovich, A. and Department of Industry (2015), Every Moment Has Potential: Person Centred Active Support online learning resource workbook. Leura, NSW: Greystanes Disability Services with Living with Disability Research Group at La Trobe University for Department of Industry. 978-0-9804865-6-8
2012, ‘ArtStart NSW Youth Arts and Skills Review’: Project Report for Social Inclusion & Vocational Access Unit, TAFE NSW, Research Report
Screen Production
Adams, P. (2018), Aunty Jacinta Tobin – Connecting through Song. Documentary short. Australia: Big Sing Inc. Role: Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Sound Recordist, Editor. Australia: ICTV
Adams, P., Big Button Films (2015), Every Moment Has Potential – Activity Videos. Educational video for online learning resource. Australia: Department of Industry, Greystanes Disability Services & La Trobe University. Role: Producer
Cooper, C., Adams, P., and Field, V. (2010), You & me. Documentary short. Blue Mountains, New South Wales: C. Cooper, P. Adams, V. Field. Role: Co-producer, Co-director, Cinematographer, Sound Recordist and Editor
Adams, P. and Thompson, B., (2001), Literacies, communities and under 5s. Educational documentary. Australia: Open Training and Education Network for collaboration between NSW Department of Education and Training, NSW Department of Community Services, Macquarie University, University of Newcastle, University of Western Sydney. Role: Writer and Director
Parker, J. and Adams, P. (1999), The Producers – A Documentary. Documentary. Australia: SBS Television. Role: Producer and Sound Recordist
Penfold-Russell, R., Jobbins, S., Adams, P. and Watson, V. (1993), House of Fun. Children’s Television Series for the TEN Network. Australia: House of Fun. Role: Co-producer
Hughes, R., and Munro, I. (1993), The Opposite Sex. Documentary series. Australia: Australian Film Finance Corporation and Robin Hughes and Associates. Role: Associate Producer and Researcher
Adams, P. and Dixon, R. (1991), Getting Together - recreation in the Aboriginal community Educational documentary. Australia: Film Australia for the Department of Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism & Territories. Role: Writer and Director
Karmel, P. and Adams, P. (1991), Able to Choose. Educational documentary. Australia: Film Australia for the Department of Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism & Territories. Role: Producer
Deveson, A. (1991), Spinning Out. Documentary. Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Role: Production Manager
Adams, P., Klenner, R., and Zimdahl, C. (1990), Sparks. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer and First Assistant Director
Arrowsmith, J. and Adams, P. (1989) The Silence of Peig O’Bede. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer
Adams, P. (1987), The Servant Song. Short film. Australia: AFTRS. Role: Producer, Writer and Director.
Radio Production
Grieve, N. & Robertson, R. (1994), Ad Lib in Australia. Radio series. England: BBC Radio 4. Role: Researcher and Production Manager
Other Publications
Bigby, C., Bould, E., Warren, S., Adams, P., Radovich, A. and Department of Industry (2015), Every Moment Has Potential: Person Centred Active Support online learning resource workbook. Leura, NSW: Greystanes Disability Services with Living with Disability Research Group at La Trobe University for Department of Industry. 978-0-9804865-6-8
2012, ‘ArtStart NSW Youth Arts and Skills Review’: Project Report for Social Inclusion & Vocational Access Unit, TAFE NSW, Research Report
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
2018–2019 Member, Big Sing Inc Management Committee
2018 Videographer, Big Sing in the Desert
2016–2018 Treasurer, Big Sing Inc Management Committee
2016–2018 Member, Mountains Outreach Community Service (MOCS) Management Committee
2011–2013 Member, Sharing Knowledge Committee, Hazelbrook PS
2007–2010 Founding Coordinator/Member, Sharing Knowledge Committee, Hazelbrook PS
2018–2019 Member, Big Sing Inc Management Committee
2018 Videographer, Big Sing in the Desert
2016–2018 Treasurer, Big Sing Inc Management Committee
2016–2018 Member, Mountains Outreach Community Service (MOCS) Management Committee
2011–2013 Member, Sharing Knowledge Committee, Hazelbrook PS
2007–2010 Founding Coordinator/Member, Sharing Knowledge Committee, Hazelbrook PS
AWARDS & HONOURS
2019 Aunty Jacinta Tobin – Connecting through Song
Winner: Best Documentary, Blue Shorts Film Festival
2016 Every Moment Has Potential online learning resource
Greystanes Disability Services received a ZEST Award: Exceptional Use of Technology by a Not for Profit Organisation
2009 Western Sydney Region Parent of the Year Award
Development of the Sharing Knowledge program at Hazelbrook Public School.
1999 Honours for The Producers: A Documentary
Finalist Best Documentary, 1999 Independent Filmmaker Awards
Official selection: Melbourne International Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, WOW International Film Festival
1990 Awards for Sparks
Winner: Best Short Film and Best Screenplay (Catherine Zimdahl) 1990 AFI Awards
Winner: Gold Plaque, 1990 Chicago International Film Festival
Winner: Le Prix Recherche, 1991 Clermont-Ferrand Int’l Short Film Festival
Official selection: Brisbane International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Golden Gate Awards, Locarno International Film Festival, Montreal New Film & Video, Melbourne International Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival
1990 Winner, Film Australia Graduate Filmmaker Award
2019 Aunty Jacinta Tobin – Connecting through Song
Winner: Best Documentary, Blue Shorts Film Festival
2016 Every Moment Has Potential online learning resource
Greystanes Disability Services received a ZEST Award: Exceptional Use of Technology by a Not for Profit Organisation
2009 Western Sydney Region Parent of the Year Award
Development of the Sharing Knowledge program at Hazelbrook Public School.
1999 Honours for The Producers: A Documentary
Finalist Best Documentary, 1999 Independent Filmmaker Awards
Official selection: Melbourne International Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, WOW International Film Festival
1990 Awards for Sparks
Winner: Best Short Film and Best Screenplay (Catherine Zimdahl) 1990 AFI Awards
Winner: Gold Plaque, 1990 Chicago International Film Festival
Winner: Le Prix Recherche, 1991 Clermont-Ferrand Int’l Short Film Festival
Official selection: Brisbane International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Golden Gate Awards, Locarno International Film Festival, Montreal New Film & Video, Melbourne International Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival
1990 Winner, Film Australia Graduate Filmmaker Award