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Justice Journey

Part of the DVD, developed by the NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice, to assist victims of crime navigate the criminal justice system in NSW.  It follows three victims of crime as they report the crime, give evidence in the Local, District and Supreme Courts, through to the final decision of the court and sentencing of the offender.

Produced by DAMN GOOD PRODUCTIONS.

Type:           Scripted & Improvised
Year:           2012
Location:     Sydney
Character:    Defense Queens Counsel

Net Attack (c) 2012

Submitted and screened at the Improvised Film Festival 2012, receiving a special commendation.  An improvised short film tells the story of Alex Li, an inspirational champion, and his journey to dominating the championship.

Produced, directed, edited and starring Ivan Chew, Keith Bosler and Linette Voller.  Cinematography by Zisis Hryssoshoou.

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2012
Location:     Sydney
Character:    Alex Li, Producer, Director, Editor

Puppetry Madness 1

After the completion of the Advanced Puppetry for Film and Television course, a reunion night was organised and filmed with improvised scenes using puppets. 

In this clip, my puppet (Lincoln Doggett) tries out internet dating, and meets his perfect partner, or is it? 

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2007
Location:   Drummoyne, NSW
Character: Lincoln Doggett

Puppetry Madness 2

After the first gathering Puppetry Madness success, a second one was organised and filmed. 

In this clip, current affairs and reality TV clash: American Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a brief appearance to give us an insight into her real family story. We met her pregnant teenage daughter, Bristol and even her Uncle McCain. 

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2008
Location:   Drummoyne, NSW 
Character: Levi (Lincoln Doggett)

Courting

'Courting' was developed as one of the film pieces from our Advanced Puppetry for Film and TV Course in November 2008, being run at the Wesley Institute by Gary Friedman Productions.  It was written and directed by Ivan Chew and tells the story of Cooper, an unassuming puppet whose girlfriend is stolen by an egotistical Russian basketball champion.  With the help of a Mr Miyagi-like cleaner, Cooper sets out to win back his girl. 

Type:           Scripted
Year:           2008
Location:   Multiple
Character: Cooper

Directed, scripted and storyboard by Ivan Chew

Scared Scriptless - Sound Effects

Sound effects scene. Audience offer: Pinnocchio, Dora the Explorer, and a cow shaped as a kite. Performers: Keith Bosler, Ivan Chew 

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2011
Location:   Glebe

Scared Scriptless - Inner Song

Inner Song. Audience suggestion "set in Westfield" 

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2011
Location:   Glebe 

Scared Scriptless - Alphabet

Alphabet Scene. Offer: Set in a cheese shop. Performers: Keith Bosler, Ivan Chew 

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2011
Location:   Glebe  

Cranston Cup Semi-Finals 2010

Genre Replay with my team the Northern Nonsequitors.

Type:           Improvised
Year:           2011
Location:   Marrickville