Paul Gartside is a Development Manager at the ACTF, and an AWGIE-nominated writer, script editor, script producer and development manager for television, feature film, and narrative podcasts.

As ACTF Development Manager , Paul role includes assessment of funding applications, liaising with producers and creatives, and providing script guidance for a broad range of television and feature projects for young viewers. He has helped guide the development and production of projects such as Barrumbi Kids (NITV), Kangaroo Beach Series 2 (ABC) and the upcoming family feature Whale Shark Jack.

Paul’s writing and/or script editing credits include Playing for Keeps, Winners and Losers, and over 80 episodes of iconic serial drama Neighbours, having also served as the show’s script producer and supervising script editor. Other credits include The Wonder Gang, the podcast Mackaroy Uncovered