Observational Documentary

Great observational media relies on producers to identify and underline strong story beats within ever-changing real-life settings, making sharp creative and logistical decisions to bring an engrossing narrative into focus. As well as having a keen on-the-fly eye for story and character, Marcus has post-production experience on a number of hit docos, providing him with an excellent grasp of the shots and soundbites essential for effective coverage. He is always a calm, trustworthy presence in unpredictable filming environments.

Emergency excerpt #1 (Channel 9, WTFN 2020)

Marcus field produced this story for the ob-doc series Emergency, filmed at the Emergency Department of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dr Mya Cubitt forms a special relationship with patient Zane - a former boxer who has suffered a serious head injury.

Watch the full episode on 9Now.

Surviving School excerpt (ABC TV special, Princess Pictures 2018)

Marcus post-produced this hour-long special in which students document their lives over the course of a year as they adapt to high school, with insight into the families' experiences provided by presenter Eddie Perfect and psychologist Charlotte Keating.

Download the full special on iTunes.

Stage Left trailer (feature film, KNLC 2016)

This award-winning independent documentary, directed/post-produced by Marcus and funded by Boroondara City Council, tells the heartwarming story of a unique and diverse group of artists striving to express themselves by writing and recording an original song.

Producer: Courtney Broad. DOP: Darcy Conlan.

Emergency excerpt #2 (Channel 9, WTFN 2020)

An excerpt from another story field-produced by Marcus. Dr Jonathon Papson suspects a surf coach has a shattered leg from a horror car crash, which could spell the end of the young man's career.

Watch the full episode on 9Now.

Josh's Dental Transformation

The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2024)

Marcus produced this two-part feature story following patient Josh undergoing an intensive reconstructive dentistry procedure, consisting of a tooth extraction, two root canals, twenty-one fillings and tooth-shaving for porcelain veneers.

(Watch Part One here)

Roundtable Discussion: Alopecia

The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)

Four Australians with different types of alopecia are filmed engaging in a candid discussion about how they first discovered signs of hair loss, how it affected their confidence and the many misconceptions people have about their autoimmune condition.