Stephen's journey in filmmaking began with childhood super-8 epics, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion.
After graduating from Swinburne Film & Television School, Stephen wrote, produced, and directed two low-budget TV features: See Jack Run (1991, Nine Network),a poignant portrayal of a boy struggling with illiteracy, and The Alive Tribe (1996, Showtime),a comedic take on environmental decay.
In 2000, Stephen released The Real Thing, a romantic comedy starring Kate Fischer, and followed it up with Virus, a steam-punk sci-fi fantasy starring Kerry Armstrong and John Stanton, which explores the emancipation of women in the 1800s.
The 25th Reich (2012, Monster Pictures, Lightning Entertainment) was Stephen's next project, a tongue-in-cheek sci-fi homage to Sam Fuller, WWII movies, and classic creature-features, delving into the themes of out-of-control fascism and ideology.
Stephen also lent his expertise to the documentary Oz Encounters: UFOs in Australia, Channel Seven's hour-long investigation into UFO sightings, written and produced by Debra Byrne and starring Australian television icon Martin Sacks.
In 2018, Stephen co-wrote, co-produced, and directed The BBQ, a comedy featuring Australia's top comedic talent, which received a wide release across the country in over 300 cinemas.
As a cinematographer, Stephen has earned numerous accolades, including two AACTA nominations for his work on the documentary Dr Sarmast's Music School, shot in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Stephen is also the founder of the Australian theatrical distribution company, LABEL, which has released several notable films, including James Cameron's Deep Sea Challenge, The BBQ, Brothers Nest, and Hounds of Love.
Stephen's recent project, Defend, Conserve, Protect, a feature documentary narrated by Dan Aykroyd, follows the exploits of Sea Shepherd as they battle the Japanese whaling fleet in Antarctic waters. The film was voted one of the top ten Australian films of 2019 by The Guardian.
