Charlie Falkner

Title
Development Manager, Scripted
Company
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Country (Address)
Australia
Biography
Charlie Falkner is the Development Manager for the ABC's scripted team, overseeing the development pipeline for new scripted projects. He has experience in screen and theatre development, having worked in industry roles at Token Artists, Screen NSW, and Screen Australia, as well as in creative capacities as a producer and playwright.

With a strong focus on talent development and creative strategy, Charlie has worked across stage and screen, championing emerging voices and supporting literary development. He has developed new work for Belvoir St Theatre, KXT Bakehouse, The Old Fitz, and Darlinghurst Theatre Company, and his published plays have been staged both locally and internationally.

Charlie collaborates closely with writers, producers, and industry stakeholders to identify and develop original scripted content that resonates with audiences across Australia.
Speaking At
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Charlie Falkner
What we're looking for from Ready, Steady, Pitch!
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TELEVISION I SCRIPTED

Scripted drama and comedy remain key audience drivers for ABC iview, and we are committed to producing premium, original Australian stories for a broad audience.

We are seeking crime dramas with a distinctive hook—whether gripping thrillers (Bay of Fires), mysteries (Savage River), or the cosier side of crime (Return to Paradise). We also look for character-driven dramas exploring human complexity (The Newsreader, Total Control, Plum) and high-stakes, culturally resonant narratives (The Slap, After the Party).

Comedy is central to ABC’s identity, and we seek series that are returnable (Fisk, Utopia), boundary-pushing, or full of heart (Please Like Me, In Limbo). We also remain committed to landmark true Australian stories (Fires, Stateless).

We welcome partnerships that deliver bold, distinctive stories that engage audiences and define Australian storytelling.