Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Writing Skills
Research Reporting Skills
Interviewing Skills
Other Professional Contracts
Credits
Training And Professional Contracts
Best of rest Tropfest
Timeline
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Thomas Van Donkelaar

Thomas Van Donkelaar

Film Sales support
Greensborough,Victoria

Summary

Dynamic team leader and creator with proven expertise in production , cinematography, writers table , traffic control , performance , excelling in emergency response and team coordination.

Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and training new employees.

Skilled in effective communication and adept at implementing innovative solutions to drive business development and customer satisfaction.

A pitch and toss specialist selling stories that will find an audience and production.

Watches light change every morning while patting a Murray River Curly coated retriever called Charlie.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5

Premium Production tertiary credentials

25
25

Film theatre credits

1
1

Action production entrepreneur

11
11

Sales specialist

Work History

Writer producer

Intomesee Productions
03.2019 - Current
  • Development of novels and several treatments for series production.
  • Enjoyed watching light change while patting my dog every morning.
  • Never giving up on the original feeling to make a story that gives an audience that feeling.
  • Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
  • Developed and wrote original long form drama scripts and treatments for drama, sitcom and documentary series.
  • Novels in production.

Traffic Controller Team Leader

Trafficca Road Services
02.2016 - 10.2021

Serviced crews in emergency works for Yarra Valley water. Team leader on road closure and gate management metrotunnel City Yarra Project.

Traffic control team leader

Trafficca Road Services/ alpha traffic management
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

ACTOR

Select Management Resources
03.2015 - Current
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
  • Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.

Design Consultant

Australian Outdoor Living
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • In-home sales presentations of premium outdoor blinds
  • Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently, earning recognition for top performance and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Assistant Manager

Storage King
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Customer service and retail sales

Outbound Phone Sales

Aspire Solar
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Provide Concierge level service to win customers

Sales Representative

Eco Care Systems
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Quoting & service calls, Presentations of products
  • Customer service, Selling and contract work for finance

Soil Technician

Construction Soil Test
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Soil testing in the field and laboratory & technical advisor

Learning Organisation Facilitator

Murdoch Magazines
01.1997
  • Designed/implemented companywide module using acting games

Second unit production & Special combat performer

Spyglass Productions
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Performed fight speed broad sword around principal actors to protect and sell a fifth century battle in major motion picture King Arthur in County Claire Ireland.
  • Maintained physical fitness and vocal health to consistently deliver high-quality performances under demanding conditions.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic performance techniques and innovative stage presence.
  • Collaborated with directors to develop compelling character portrayals, resulting in memorable performances.
  • Contributed creative ideas during script development sessions, enhancing storyline continuity and character depth.
  • Established rapport with fellow cast members, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Utilized dance choreography expertise within performances leading to increased fluidity and synchronization among ensemble members.
  • Created choreography for individual and group performances.

Copywriter/Marketing Co-ordinator

Ironwood Recycled Reclaimed Timber
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Designing and maintaining database & Increasing sales
  • Educating existing customers about product developments

Health and Fitness Instructor

Parklea Young Offenders Correctional Centre
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Implementing fitness & personal exercise programs
  • Acting games to overcome numeracy and literacy barriers for young offenders in gaining their health &fitness qualifications

Company Director The Action Workshop

The Action Workshop
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Gaining service and financial support from the Government
  • Creation of a facility & Maximising group creativity
  • Drove growth and innovation by fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Set up offline facility to give key creatives access to workshop stunts and action creating original and fresh sequences.
  • Digital Pictures, Grant page and two stunt companies were involved in regular training at facility.
  • Testing how to replace and enhance action with digital effects an ongoing question. Proficiency covering cars, bikes, fights, high falls, car knock downs, ropes and rigs and fire.

Offline facility giving key creatives access to cars, bikes fights, high falls, fire, ropes and rigs to own there next action sequence in a fresh and original way.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Communication

University of Technology, Sydney
01.2002

Stunt perform / direction / visual effects coordination -

Digital Pictures – The Action Workshop
01.1996

Small Business Management -

Small Business Institute, Sydney
01.1995

Full-time acting training -

Actors’ Centre, NSW
01.1993

Film production specialist extension student -

Australian Film Television & Radio School
01.1992

Certificate - Audio Visual Media

Royal Melbourne University of Technology
01.1988

Skills

  • Over fifteen years of facilitating diverse groups of people in often extreme circumstances film crews, elite athletes, actors, inmates of a young offenders correctional centre, developmentally challenged and corporate professionals has contributed to communication skills that enhance production capability Experience in many genres and crew roles enhance versatility and boldness when supporting the intention of a creative team
  • Digital Cinematography Cinematography Techniques Stays up to date with new cameras and ways to move camera An audio visual graduate of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • writers table experience developing story lines and script
  • Cinematography experience digital and film cameras and camera rigs
  • Worked as actor in theatre and film
  • directed in theatre and film

Writing Skills

The tight format of sitcom and the questions that sharpen the story are insights that I bring to fiction, screenplay, copywriting and journalism. Storytelling skills are supported by experience as a producer and director of radio plays, television documentaries, commercials and drama. Operational and administrative skills in radio and television were updated at UTS in these subjects: advanced narrative fiction, research and reporting, indigenous writing, sound design and TV production.

Research Reporting Skills

Five years’ experience with educating young offenders. Two years’ research on Futures Studies with Melbourne University Professor Richard Slaughter for documentary series Futures Exchange. Broad understanding and superior contacts in cutting edge science CSIRO, Melbourne University and MIT. Solid understanding of indigenous issues.

Interviewing Skills

Relaxing an interviewee and listening for interesting angles are enhanced by a natural ability to connect with people of different backgrounds and maintain the focus of the interview. Broad experience in the corporate, health, film, television, theatre and private sector make Thomas’ creativity and project management a powerful asset to the writers’ table.

Other Professional Contracts

  • Construction Soiltest PL (Lab technician)
  • Murdoch Magazines (learning organisation seminar design & delivery)
  • New Mobility Sanctuary Cove (Sales and Marketing)
  • Spyglass Pictures King Arthur (Combat Team)
  • Softscan Digital Cinema (writer facilitator)
  • Pemberton’s Advertising (voice coaching)
  • Sprowles of Broadway (Olympic bid multi-media package)
  • Victorian Institute of Sport (elite gymnastic coach)
  • Sunnyfield Association (developmentally challenged)
  • La Trobe University-Audio Visual Officer-Media Department
  • Kingwood College (Audio Visual Manager)
  • Police Citizen’s Youth Club (gymnastic coach)
  • Parklea Young Offenders Correction Centre (training program for inmates)
  • AJ Hackett Bungy Promotional Video Service (Manager/producer)
  • Performance coach

Credits

2011, The Straits, ABC, David Cooke, 2008, Merchant of Venice, Tanks Art Centre, 2006, Stir-The Steven Elliot Story, Docu Drama, 2003, King Arthur, re-enactor, 1997, Oscar & Lucinda, special performer, 1998, Equal opportunity video for Woollongong University, ‘bigot’ and a ‘wheelchair complainant’, 1996, The Inheritors, pilot Sitcom, 1997, Police Rescue, 2002, Male lead, VCA special effects mockumercial Fuel Sell, 2002, Male lead, Victorian College of the Arts Special effects student film RTZ, 2001, Broker, interactive computer game produced by Softscandigitalcinema and AFC Australian Film Commission, 2001, Squirter, Feature Stunt Double, 2001, stunt double, End of the line- Samantha Lang- AFTRS graduate film, 2003, King Arthur, Co Claire Ireland, 2001, Danny, David Williamson’s The Club, 1998, Sam Atyeo, Alex Buzo Pacific Union, 1997, Matthew, Lee Bleesing Patient A, Don Juan Comes Back From The War by Odon Von Horvath, 1997, lead, Theatre-Stephen Sewell- Myth, Propaganda and Disaster, 2013, Actor, Labor Party Advertisement, 2014, Actor, Repco Advertisement, 2014, Actor, Coles Christmas Advertisement, Variety Actor/Trapeze Artist, Cancer Council Commercial, Dancer, Commercial-Flash Point Films, Dancer, Toray commercial, Director/ Producer, Documentary-Fit to Direct, Writer/Director, Radio drama-Gender of Sound, Director/Producer, Short film-Escape (won Best of the Rest at Tropfest 1998), Writer/Director, Short film-Sparkle, Writer/Director, Short film-Consolation, Director/Writer, Short film-Alarm, Director, Theatre-Patient A, Performer/Director, Business -The Action Workshop, Director/Writer, Feature-The Squirter, Associate Producer, Pilot sitcom-The Inheritors, Producer, 25 minute film drama-White Wedding AFTRS, Producer/First Assistant Director, to Geoffrey Nottage Wishin’ and Hopin’ ABC/AFTRS/NIDA co-production, Producer, television drama-Dear Mary AFTRS (won Fuji Award for script excellence), First Assistant Director, Multi-cam/film/tape-Who’s Your God ?, Producer/Director, Promotional video-A.J.Hackett Bungy Jumping Company, Producer’s Assistant, Documentary drama-Touched SBS/Film Australia co-production

Training And Professional Contracts

  • Victorian Writers Centre, 01/01/05, Editing fiction – Sophie Cunningham
  • University of Technology, Sydney, 01/01/99 - 01/01/02, Graduate Diploma in Communication
  • Digital Pictures – The Action Workshop, 01/01/94 - 01/01/96, Stunt perform / direction / visual effects coordination with Grant Page in areas such as fight choreography, car and bike precision driving, car knock-downs, high falls, weapons and fire.
  • Small Business Institute, Sydney, 01/01/95, Small Business Management
  • Actors’ Centre, NSW, 01/01/93, Full-time acting training
  • Australian Film Television & Radio School, 01/01/91 - 01/01/92, Film production specialist extension student
  • Royal Melbourne University of Technology, 01/01/88, Certificate of Audio Visual Media

Best of rest Tropfest

Escape a film exploring native title rights and australian common law.

Timeline

Writer producer

Intomesee Productions
03.2019 - Current

Traffic control team leader

Trafficca Road Services/ alpha traffic management
01.2018 - 02.2021

Traffic Controller Team Leader

Trafficca Road Services
02.2016 - 10.2021

ACTOR

Select Management Resources
03.2015 - Current

Design Consultant

Australian Outdoor Living
07.2014 - 02.2015

Assistant Manager

Storage King
11.2013 - 05.2014

Outbound Phone Sales

Aspire Solar
05.2012 - 04.2013

Sales Representative

Eco Care Systems
01.2010 - 08.2010

Soil Technician

Construction Soil Test
01.2008 - 01.2009

Second unit production & Special combat performer

Spyglass Productions
01.2003 - 01.2005

Learning Organisation Facilitator

Murdoch Magazines
01.1997

Copywriter/Marketing Co-ordinator

Ironwood Recycled Reclaimed Timber
01.1997 - 01.2002

Health and Fitness Instructor

Parklea Young Offenders Correctional Centre
01.1997 - 01.2001

Company Director The Action Workshop

The Action Workshop
01.1994 - 01.1996

Stunt perform / direction / visual effects coordination -

Digital Pictures – The Action Workshop

Small Business Management -

Small Business Institute, Sydney

Full-time acting training -

Actors’ Centre, NSW

Film production specialist extension student -

Australian Film Television & Radio School

Certificate - Audio Visual Media

Royal Melbourne University of Technology

Graduate Diploma - Communication

University of Technology, Sydney
Thomas Van DonkelaarFilm Sales support