Dave Carter
Greater Sydney Area,NSW
Summary
15+ years of experience as an Animation Director and Content Creator for TV, film, and digital entertainment. Credited with creating, producing, and directing for US market, including Netflix, FX, and Hulu.
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Dave is a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Animation Director / Producer / Content Creator in TV, Film and Digital
Channel Plarb
02.2018 - Current
- Channel Plarb is an animation production company co-owned by Nikos Andronicos and myself. We specialise in creating content for film, television, digital platforms, and branded projects.
Animation Director
The Gotham Group
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
12.2015 - Current
- Represented by Matt Shichtman at Gotham Group as a creator/producer/director, both independently and as a creative duo with writer Nikos Andronicos.
Series Development / Creator / Producer
Netflix
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Animated series development at Netflix US, as co-creator, producer and designer.
Co-Executive Producer / Creator / Director
FX
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Producer and Director of full-length animated comedy pilot "Sweatland" for FX, produced with Ed Helms' Pacific Electric Picture Co.
- I co-created the series with Nikos Andronicos, developed the show with network execs, created the visual bible and concept art, led the storyboard artists, animation department and design team at Mighty Nice using a Harmony pipeline.
Producer / Creator / Director
FX
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Adult animated series "Psychotown" for FX and FX on Hulu, premiering in September 2019.
- I co-created the series, and developed the show with network execs, as well as directing, editing, storyboarding, art direction, pre-production, and leading a team of animators, fabricators, set builders, and post-production crew.
Inclusivity Advisor
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
Greater Sydney Area
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Volunteered as an Inclusivity Advisor for the St Vincent de Paul Society's Ability Links program, advising on strategies for the social inclusion of people with disabilities.
- Contributed to the program through workshops, focus groups and community engagement, advocating for better policies and practices for accessibility and inclusivity.
Producer / Creator / Director
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Greater Sydney Area
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Animated series "Bin Chickens" commissioned by Screen Australia and ABC iView, that follows 3 ibises who live life to the max in the jewel of Sydney's crown, Darling Harbour. For ABC's "Fresh Blood" program.
- I co-created the series with Nikos Andronicos, and developed the show with network execs, as well as directing, editing, storyboarding, art direction, preproduction, leading a team of animators & background artists, and postproduction.
Co-Producer / Director
Screen Australia
Greater Sydney Area
03.2015 - 03.2016
- 9-minute animated satirical short film "Fish with Legs", commissioned by Screen Australia's "Talent Escalator" short fiction funding program, starring Frank Woodley and Barry Otto.
- I co-developed the short film with Nikos Andronicos, created a visual bible for the pitch, as well as directing, editing, storyboarding, art direction, leading a team of animators, background artist and post-production crew.
- Winner, Best Animation at Flickerfest; Winner, Best Soundtrack at St Kilda Film Festival; Vimeo Staff Pick
Producer / Creator / Director
Blue Ant Media
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Animated pilot "Sock Me Off" for Canadian cable comedy network Bite TV.
- I co-produced and directed the pilot, as well as developed the show with Nikos Andronicos.
Youth Mentor
Hear For You Limited
Greater Sydney Area
03.2008 - 11.2014
- Volunteered as a mentor for Hear For You, an award-winning program that supports deaf and hearing-impaired teenagers in Australia.
- Led workshops to inspire and guide mentees while also training new incoming mentors.
Producer / Creator / Director
Mondo Media
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Animated web series "Billy and the Bitch", commissioned by Youtube's largest animation channel, Mondo Media. Garnered over 1 million Youtube views.
- I co-created and developed the series with Nikos Andronicos, as well as directing, animating, editing, art direction, and post-production.
Freelance Creative
The Dave Carter Show
Greater Sydney Area
03.2000 - 02.2011
- Commissioned to create a series of shorts for Mike Judge's "The Animation Show", a North American touring animation showcase for cinemas.
- Commissioned by Sony BMG to create a music video for the indie-electro band, 'Pomomofo'.
- Commissioned by MTV Australia to create an animated TVC for 'Movember'.
- Provided graphic design services for a wide range of clients, including Triple M, Aussie Home Loans, Sunglass Hut, Optus Sports, Rugby Australia, Fox Sports, and Southern Cross Austereo.
- Served as Production Designer for the independent feature film, "Ad Nauseam".
- Awarded Global Runner-up at the inaugural 'GRAPHIC' festival, held at the Sydney Opera House.
- Co-founded the Sydney Chapter of 'Loopdeloop', the global animation challenge, with Greg Sharp and Alex Grigg.
- Regular contributor of comics to campus papers 'Blitz' and 'Tharunka' at UNSW.
- Led cartooning workshops for primary school students at the Northbridge School of Visual Arts for after-school and holiday programs.
- Acted as Resident Designer for the sketch comedy group 'The Nice Guys', which was founded at UNSW and went on to produce stage, TV, and podcast projects.
Production Assistant
Southern Star Entertainment Pty Ltd.
Greater Sydney Area
03.2000 - 12.2002
- Gained firsthand experience and knowledge of animated series production on 'Tracey McBean' and 'Kangaroo Creek Gang'.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Major in Film
UNSW
01.2006
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) - Animation Honours
Western Sydney University
01.2003
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) - Film Production
University of Technology Sydney
01.2002
Skills
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Creative direction
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Content strategy
- Deadline management
- Adaptability to feedback
- Client communication
- Multitasking
- Highly motivated
Affiliations
An avid film buff, comedy obsessive and reader of 1960s pulp crime novels.
A dad to a boy who is equally an aficionado for 1950s Looney Tunes cartoons.
Timeline
Series Development / Creator / Producer
Netflix
06.2024 - 08.2025
Co-Executive Producer / Creator / Director
FX
01.2020 - 05.2022
Animation Director / Producer / Content Creator in TV, Film and Digital
Channel Plarb
02.2018 - Current
Producer / Creator / Director
FX
01.2018 - 01.2020
Inclusivity Advisor
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
09.2017 - 10.2019
Producer / Creator / Director
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
04.2017 - 08.2017
Animation Director
The Gotham Group
12.2015 - Current
Producer / Creator / Director
Blue Ant Media
04.2015 - 02.2016
Co-Producer / Director
Screen Australia
03.2015 - 03.2016
Producer / Creator / Director
Mondo Media
01.2011 - 01.2013
Youth Mentor
Hear For You Limited
03.2008 - 11.2014
Freelance Creative
The Dave Carter Show
03.2000 - 02.2011
Production Assistant
Southern Star Entertainment Pty Ltd.
03.2000 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Major in Film
UNSW
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) - Animation Honours
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) - Film Production
University of Technology Sydney
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