Karl Zwicky, a graduate of the Australian Film and Television School's cinematography program, is a multi-talented producer and director who has made a significant impact in the Australian television and film industry.
As a producer, Zwicky has worked on a wide range of projects, including the international hit series McLeod's Daughters, which he served as Series Executive Producer and Supervising Producer. He has also been involved in the production of Crownies and its spinoff series Janet King, as well as the critically acclaimed drama A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne.
In addition to his work as a producer, Zwicky has also established himself as a talented director, with a diverse range of credits that include adult and children's drama, live action and animated feature films. His feature film Paws, which starred Billy Connolly, was a UK theatrical hit, and his film Vicious, which he co-wrote, was invited to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Zwicky has also had success in the realm of children's television, creating and directing the popular series The Miraculous Mellops I & II, which aired on Network 10. He has also directed numerous other children's shows, including Hi-5 and The Cut.
In addition to his work in children's television, Zwicky has also directed a number of popular adult dramas, including McLeod's Daughters, Farscape, The Lost World, and Beastmaster. He has also worked on a number of other TV shows, including City Homicide, Police Rescue, Flying Doctors, Heartbreak High, Short Cuts, Ship to Shore, and Home & Away.
In recent years, Zwicky has directed the successful series Fat Tony & Co, House Husbands, and The Dr Blake Mysteries, and is currently developing new series. Throughout his career, Zwicky has demonstrated a versatility and range that has earned him a reputation as one of Australia's most respected and accomplished producers and directors.
