STaMP

Change is a Constant

Television never stands still. New technologies arrive. New formats emerge. Audiences fall in love, get bored, move on, and demand something different. I've spent four decades riding these waves, from 1" tape and studio television to helical-scan field production, non-linear editing, reality TV and now AI. Change, embrace, learn and adapt, driven by the silent applause.

One Man - Many Jobs

Producer. Director. Shooter. Interviewer. Writer. Editor. AI Filmmaker.

I can step into a specialist role, combine multiple disciplines, or run the entire production from concept to delivery.

Happy to work remotely from my studio, bring a full kit into the field, or simply turn up with a pen and a laptop. Whatever the job calls for, I'll adapt.

📞 Ph: 0419 707 161 | ✉️ scott@scotttompson.com

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ABN: 65 138 605 033

LIFE BEFORE AI

Scott Tompson | Media Producer (STaMP)

I’ve worked across most television genres, not just creating programs, but shaping them, leading projects, developing ideas, solving problems, and making sure what ends up on screen actually connects.

Along the way I’ve taken on roles including series producer, director, shooter, interviewer, writer, editor, post-producer, presenter and narrator.

The projects highlighted in this showreel and the examples below span ambitious ideas, steep learning curves, tight deadlines, and the occasional leap into the unknown.

Bush Doctor (SBS Doco series)

Bush Doctor was my idea—but it began un-commissioned, unfunded and outside my skill set. So I taught myself to shoot, self-funded the project, and embedded for six months in Walgett, a remote NSW town with just two GPs.

The result was an SBS prime-time documentary series—the first of its kind in Australia—rating at double the network average and directly leading to 13 doctors taking up outback placements within a week of broadcast. It wasn’t just content; it changed behaviour.

Following this, the NSW Alliance of General Practice commissioned me to design, produce, and manage a television advertising campaign that increased local immunisation rates from the lowest in NSW to the second highest within six months.

Poh & Co. (SBS and Netflix)

SBS commissioned a 10-part series with Poh, one of Australia’s most recognisable and widely loved cooks. When the initial pilot failed to meet expectations, I was brought in to redefine the format and re-establish creative alignment.

Following an initial meeting outlining a new direction, Poh recommitted to the project. I went on to series produce, direct, shoot, write and post-produce two seasons of Poh & Co.

Series one became SBS’s highest-rating program of the year, leading to a second commission and subsequent international sales, including to Netflix in the United States.

Destination Flavour, Japan (SBS &Int Sales)

Adam Liaw emerged from MasterChef as a breakout talent and was cast by SBS as a prime-time presenter. I was commissioned to create and produce a cultural series on Japan, and to work closely with Adam in developing his on-screen presence and storytelling approach.

To support the production, I engaged with the Japanese Embassy to secure introductions and access, then travelled to Japan to build relationships with leading chefs and cultural figures. Working together, we shaped a format that balanced authenticity, accessibility and strong narrative.

The resulting series became SBS’s highest-rating program of the year, sold internationally, and helped establish Adam’s long-running career as one of Australia’s most respected food presenters and commentators.

adventure

Pat Callinan's 4 x 4 Adventures

Recognising early that the future of mainstream television would include brand-funded content, I accepted an offer to take over a long-running adventure series in decline—in its tenth season, with falling ratings and a fragile sponsor base.

I stepped in as series producer, director, shooter, writer and editor, repositioning the show with a redesigned format, new workflow and rebuilt team.

Ratings immediately doubled and, by episode ten, had more than tripled on the previous season—stabilising sponsors and securing the future of the format and brand.

Dick Smith - Australian Geographic & DSFoods

Dick Smith had long sought to bring Australian Geographic to television, with several attempts by leading producers failing to gain traction. The footage existed, but the format and narrative structure had yet to land.

I was commissioned to re-conceive the format, restructure the story, and rebuild the pilot from the ground up. Following this, Dick approved the new direction and brought me on as co-producer and co-presenter.

During production, he undertook an uncommissioned hot-air balloon attempt across Australia. I recognised the potential in the footage, cut a 10-minute sizzle overnight, and delivered it to him the next morning. By 7am, the project was moving forward—eventually becoming a prime-time adventure documentary for the Seven Network and selling internationally.

Years later, Dick engaged me to create a television advertising campaign for his business—reflecting the trust built through our earlier collaboration.

culture

My Sri Lanka, with Peter Kuruvita

Peter Kuruvita was commissioned by SBS to front a 10-part prime-time series filmed on location in Sri Lanka. While he brought a strong personal story, he was new to television, and the production company had no prior series experience.

I was brought in as series producer to design the format, mentor a first-time presenter, and deliver the production under challenging conditions.

The series rated strongly, launched a major on-screen career, earned a Logie nomination for best new talent, a Silver Tripod for cinematography, and was a finalist at the Banff World Media Festival.

Outback Cafe, with The Black Olive

Mark Olive received a federal government grant to develop a television series promoting Indigenous culture and tourism, and engaged me to design and deliver a format with international appeal.

Working closely together, we created a series that moved beyond traditional, didactic storytelling—bringing Indigenous and Western cultures together through food in a way that was inclusive, contemporary and engaging.

Outback Café screened internationally for years, established Mark as a global television figure, and exceeded the project’s tourism objectives.

The ASP World Series Surfing

The ASP World Tour broadcast required immediate leadership after the previous producer exited without handover. The event delivered daily international news packages and a major broadcast into 250 million homes—failure wasn’t an option.

Despite having no background in surfing, I stepped in, travelled to Japan at short notice, built trust with athletes and crew, and delivered consistent coverage under intense daily deadlines.

The production succeeded, I was invited back the following year, and when Andy Irons secured his third world title, I was granted exclusive access to his first feature interview.

Reality Monster

Network 10 launched a prime-time reality series to compete with The Block, but the format faltered in its first week on air, placing the production under significant pressure.

I was brought in to produce and studio direct the live Sunday elimination shows, and within days assumed control of the full six-night-a-week production.

Through rapid structural and editorial changes, ratings stabilised and began to climb, building a loyal audience and allowing the series to continue—retaining sponsors and supporting future commissions for the production company.

More recently, I’ve worked across high-profile returning series and premium factual productions including The Block, Jamie Durie’s Future House, Iconic Australia, and House of Wellness, alongside a growing slate of bespoke, web-first content for brands.

Across broadcast and digital, I operate end-to-end—combining roles as series producer, director, shooter, interviewer, writer and editor—to deliver lean, high-quality content designed to cut through and perform across platforms.

OLD DOG - NEW TRICKS

FOUR DECADES OF REINVENTION

AI GUY 4 HIRE

social media proof of concept

Change is a Constant

One Man - Many Jobs

LIFE BEFORE AI

Bush Doctor (SBS Doco series)

Poh & Co. (SBS and Netflix)

Destination Flavour, Japan (SBS &Int Sales)

adventure

Pat Callinan's 4 x 4 Adventures

Dick Smith - Australian Geographic & DSFoods

culture

My Sri Lanka, with Peter Kuruvita

Outback Cafe, with The Black Olive

The ASP World Series Surfing

Reality Monster

promotional work

Aroma Festival

Bariatric Surgery Web Series

Tourism Tassie

BROAD RANGE of PRODUCTIONS

The Dog Whisperer

House Of Wellness

Purple Strokes

A BIT OF ai FUN

Animating The Family Dog

Arthouse AI Film

More ai fun

Based On fact

Part 2 of Sydneysiders

part 2 of our family dog saga

OLD DOG - NEW TRICKS

OLD DOG - NEW TRICKS

FOUR DECADES OF REINVENTION

AI GUY 4 HIRE

social media proof of concept

Change is a Constant

One Man - Many Jobs

LIFE BEFORE AI

Bush Doctor (SBS Doco series)

Poh & Co. (SBS and Netflix)

Destination Flavour, Japan (SBS &Int Sales)

adventure

Pat Callinan's 4 x 4 Adventures

Dick Smith - Australian Geographic & DSFoods

culture

My Sri Lanka, with Peter Kuruvita

Outback Cafe, with The Black Olive

The ASP World Series Surfing

Reality Monster

promotional work

Aroma Festival

Bariatric Surgery Web Series

Tourism Tassie

BROAD RANGE of PRODUCTIONS

The Dog Whisperer

House Of Wellness

Purple Strokes

A BIT OF ai FUN

Animating The Family Dog

Arthouse AI Film

More ai fun

Based On fact

Part 2 of Sydneysiders

part 2 of our family dog saga

OLD DOG - NEW TRICKS

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