Matthew Saville is a renowned Australian television and film director, whose career began with working as a titles designer for numerous Australian television series. His short films, including Franz and Kafka, have garnered accolades and been showcased extensively at film festivals.
Matthew Saville's breakthrough as a writer/director came with his one-hour film Roy Hollsdotter Live, a poignant comedy that explores the personal struggles of a stand-up comedian. The film received critical acclaim, winning awards at the Sydney Film Festival in 2003 and the Australian Writers' Guild Awards.
The success of Roy Hollsdotter Live led to a thriving career as a television comedy director, including the acclaimed series Big Bite and We Can Be Heroes, where he collaborated with Chris Lilley.
In addition, Matthew Saville has directed episodes of the Australian television drama series The Secret Life of Us, as well as the first three episodes of The Surgeon.
Saville's feature film debut, Noise, was released in 2007, earning him an AFI nomination for Best Director. In 2010, he began directing Cloudstreet, a television miniseries adaptation of Tim Winton's novel.
Matthew Saville's impressive career is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
