David Harmon

David Harmon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Producer

  • Education

    • National Institute of Dramatic Art

      2008 - 2008
      Postgrad Diploma in Creative Art Directing

      Studied a Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts (Directing) with 5 others out of a national pool.

    • University of Sydney

      2001 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Film History

      Activities and Societies: Sydney University Dramatic Society, Sydney University Revues Studies included Film, Performance Studies, Software, Asian media, Asian history, Classical history, Sociology.

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2022

      Projects include: Huntington- Secret (2014, 4m views, YouTube), Watch The Skies! (2014-2015, Sydney), Junior Adventurer's Guild (Hasbro Australia, 2022). Published D&D adventures include: Gribbits Detective Agency, Pt. 1&2 (for Dragon+ Magazine, 2018, 2019).Adventures designed for D&D sponsored content & media games includes for Dungeons & Dragons Tomb of Annihilation, Descent Into Avernus, D&D: Stranger Things, Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica, Candlekeep Mysteries, Forgotten Realms MTG, Spelljammer: Adventures in Space and Dragons of Stormwreck Isle (2016-2022) Projects include: Tooth of Crime (aTYP Under the Wharf, 2012), The Phantom of the Opera (Canberra Theatre Centre, 2013), The Dwarf Revue (aTYP, 2014), Sydney University Comedy Revue (Seymour Theatre Centre, 2013-2015).

      • Freelance Producer

        Jan 2014 - Mar 2022
      • Adventure Designer

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
      • Theater Director

        Jan 2009 - Sept 2015
    • Essential Media & Entertainment

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2013
      Associate Producer

      Associate Producer on the documentary Raising the Curtain for STVDIO/SBS.

    • Zedtown Entertainment

      Oct 2012 - Apr 2017
      Founder & Game Director

      Developed ZEDTOWN - Australia's largest real-world zombie survival game which toured across Australia, Singapore and the USA. Developed scripts, storyline and formats for 1,000 person zombie survival games to be played out in large urban spaces over a single day. Managed teams of actors, marshals, designers and technical support staff.

    • University of Sydney Union (USU)

      Jan 2013 - May 2015
      Director/Producer

      Director/Producer of the inaugural Sydney University Revue for the University of Sydney Union and Sydney Comedy Festival. Directed & produced the revue from 2013-2015.

    • Throwdown Esports

      May 2016 - Oct 2017
      Senior producer

      Developed and delivered bespoke live broadcast content for Twitch including game launches, esports events & brand activations. Content delivered included: RLCS Oceania finals, 2016-2017, Red Bull SFV Kumite, 2017, League of Legends OCS series, 2017 as well as various game launches, charity events, invitationals & limited stream series.Produced the Throwdown Esports Arena at PAX 2017 for a livestream audience of 180,000. Managed needs of various stakeholders, venues and partners as well as a large pool of talent and technical staff. Show less

    • Giant Dwarf Pty Ltd

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
      General Manager

      Managed a full-time staff of 6 and a roster of approx 15-20 casuals.Managed a 290-seat theatre in Redfern. Responsibilities include booking talent, programming, scheduling, liaising with independent producers and artist management, grant application & execution, handling payroll and contracting, managing venue and technical requirements for touring shows and overseeing venue staffing, technical and bar operations with a small team of full-time staff.

    • Wizards of the Coast

      Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
      Format Producer

      4-episode gameshow format series produced remotely with Oubliette Escape UK for the launch of the Dungeons & Dragons campaign book 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden'. Developed format documents, scripts, stream assets, web content and challenges with a 6-person creative team for a cast of 10 performers.

    • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

      May 2021 - Oct 2022
      Writer / Researcher

      Senior researcher / writer / verifier for Win the Week, a new game show on ABC for Wrapsheet starring Alex Lee & Craig Reucassel. In season 2 developed game formats and took over game engine operational duties.

    • Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia

      Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
      Producer/Director

      Producer/Director for SBS The Feed, 'TIME TO BUY', short content series

    • League of Geeks

      Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
      Associate Producer

      Associate Producer on Jumplight Odyssey for League of Geeks

    • SMG Studio

      Jan 2024 - now

      Producer on Risk: Global Domination for SMG

      • Producer

        May 2024 - now
      • Associate Producer

        Jan 2024 - May 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts (Directing)

      (NIDA) National Institute of Dramatic Art
      Dec 2008