Gus Roxburgh : Resume
Television Experience
2006
Ongoing
Co Producer – ‘Made in America ’ (USA)
Feature documentary (directed by Stacy Peralta). Visit the Crips and Bloods: Made in America Website
January - March
Director – Samsung Winter Olympics (Italy)
2005
March - June
Presenter/Co-writer – ‘Wicked Weather
3 one hour documentaries for TVNZ looking at weather in NZ and how it affects us.
August – December
Presenter – ‘Human Potential’
6 one hour documentaries for TVNZ on the human body.
2004
January
Production Manager/Camera Operator – ‘Eco Seagate’
International Corporate Adventure Race Documentary (non broadcast).
February – December
Director/Producer/On Camera Talent – ‘Coolfuel Roadtrip’ (USA)
13 part Travel/Adventure/Reality series for UPN and Discovery Science (additional sales to Canada, Sweden, Germany, Thailand and India) following a 16,000 mile road trip around the US without gasoline.
2003
January
Production Manager/Camera Operator – ‘Eco Seagate’ (Australia)
International Corporate Adventure Race Documentary (non broadcast).
February
Writer/Researcher/Co-Director – ‘Mountains to the Sea’
15 minute Documentary (non broadcast) – client; Franz Josef Glacier Guides
May
Writer/Director/Co-Producer – ‘Avalanche Safety’
10 minute Educational Documentary (non broadcast) – client; Mountain Safety Council
June – September
Camera Operator/Director – various segments for ‘Flipside’, Canadian News, ‘Freeze TV’.
September – November
Producer/On Camera Talent – ‘Coolfuel Roadtrip’ (USA)
13 part Travel/Adventure/Reality series following a 16,000 mile road trip around the US without gasoline.
2002
January
Production Manager/Camera Operator – ‘Eco Seagate’
International Corporate Adventure Race Documentary (non broadcast).
February
Producer/Camera Operator – ‘Samsung Winter Olympics’ (USA)
August – October
Director – ‘Ski Season’
6 part Reality series for TVNZ following life over a ski season at Treble Cone for TVNZ.
November
Production Manager/Camera Operator – ‘The Southern Traverse’
Documentary following the Southern Traverse adventure race for TV3.
2001
June
Camera Operator/Director/Producer – ‘Harris Mountains Heliskiing’
10 minute Promotional video
November
Production Manager/Camera Operator – ‘Surviving Southern Traverse’
Documentary for National Geographic Television
Writing Experience
Winner: Cathay Pacific Travel Writing Award 2004 ‘Best Journey’
Numerous articles for:
The Listener
North and South
Unlimited
NZ Geographic
Next
Air New Zealand
The NZ Herald
The Press
Montebianco (Italy)
Fall Line (UK)
The Australian Way (Australia)
Research, writing and copywriting for:
The Antarctic Heritage Trust
Auckland Environmental Business Network
Great Outdoors Ltd.
Harris Mountains Heliskiing
On Camera Experience
Talent in TVCs (Argentinian ‘Visa’, Hong Kong ‘Remy Martin’)
Talent in Promos (Tourism Northland)
Talent in TV Series (Coolfuel Roadtrip, Wicked Weather, Human Potential)
Talent in Film (Cave In)
Other Relevant Experience
Master of Science (First Class Honours, 1994) in Natural Resource Management
7 years experience as environmental analyst and consultant (experienced in private consultancy, central and local government, and NGOs)
Outdoor Background
Qualified Heliski Guide (9 seasons guiding for Harris Mountains Heliskiing) – certifications in Emergency First Aid, Avalanche Safety, Mountain Guiding, Helicopter Safety.
Adventure Racing (competed in several 24 hour races and on sections of 3 Southern Traverses as ‘terrier’ camera operator).
Avid skier, surfer, windsurfer, sailor, mountain biker, tramper etc.
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