Jim Shomos

Over 20 years Jim has sprinkled his storytelling craft across film, TV, web, radio, magazines and novels. An international pioneer in online video, in 2005 he created 'forget the rules'; the first comedy/drama series in the world to broadcast all episodes on TV, web and mobiles. In 2010 he was ranked #30 in Encore Magazine's 'Australian Film & TV Power-50'. He has also been recognised with nominations and awards in Cannes, Film Victoria and the Australian Writers Guild. Jim has attracted development and/or production funding for original projects from: Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Screen Tasmania and the Australian Children's Television Foundation. His brand-caressed feelosophy has added spice to videos and TVCs for: CGU Insurance, Ansell, Deakin University, Berri Juice, Australian Stroke Foundation, Elite Caravans, AGL Power and Headspace. Jim has been a regular speaker or mentor at digital media workshops & seminars for film schools, universities and government agencies across Australia; and was an official speaker in Cannes at MIPCOM 2007, MIPTV 2008 & 2009. He enjoyed stints as a storyliner on Neighbours, copywriter on Sale of The Century, and is a published songwriter (lyricist).