Bernie Zelvis
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Bernie Zelvis is an Australian Film and Television Director, best known for his work in youth and music television.
and the Ground Zero (television show)
for Channel Ten. Working for Channel V Australia
, he directed iconic programs such as The Joint, Room 208, whatUwant
and The Bus. Channel V
's history of breaking in new talent has meant that Bernie was responsible for directing novices who have now become well-known Australian names.
In live music TV he has directed the Big Day Out
broadcasts for the past 10 years as well as the The MAX Sessions
.
Television
Bernie started his directing career in Perth with Kids Co. & The Buzz, and then moved to Sydney to direct Cheez TVCheez TV
Cheez TV was an Australian children's cartoon show, created by Bill McQueen, that aired on weekday mornings on Network Ten. It began broadcasting on 2 July 1995 and it ended on 31 December 2004 with the presenters leaving. After eight months of being without presenters, it officially ended on 20...
and the Ground Zero (television show)
Ground Zero (television show)
Ground Zero was a late night Australian music show on Channel Ten that featured music videos and live appearances. It aired from 1997 to 2001 and was initially directed by Bernie Zelvis and was hosted by Jade Gatt , Ugly Phil and Jackie O.By 1999 the program was no longer filmed in a studio and was...
for Channel Ten. Working for Channel V Australia
Channel V Australia
Channel [V] Australia is an Australian subscription television music channel, and also the newest Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services...
, he directed iconic programs such as The Joint, Room 208, whatUwant
WhatUwant
whatUwant is an Australian music video request television show that aired daily on Channel [V].whatUwant first aired in April 2002, and broadcasted over 1500 episodes until Foxtel has revealed that the show will close with a final goodbye on 7 November 2008.Directed by Bernie Zelvis, past hosts of...
and The Bus. Channel V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
's history of breaking in new talent has meant that Bernie was responsible for directing novices who have now become well-known Australian names.
In live music TV he has directed the Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
broadcasts for the past 10 years as well as the The MAX Sessions
The MAX Sessions
The MAX Sessions is an Australian television program broadcast on MAX. It features intimate performances, by both Australian and over-seas artists, played mostly acoustically in a live set up, similar to MTV Unplugged.-History:...
.
Film
Although better known for his television works, he has also had success in film. Bernie was Cinematographer of Final Cut (1997), a short film that went to the Cannes Film Festival, He was Co-editor of the feature film Streetsweeper (2007), that won best film at the Anchorage Film Festival, and he Directed Esmè and Daniel (1998) that won Special Jury Award at the Montecatini Terme Short Film Festival.Awards
- Special Jury Award at the Montecatini Film Festival for the short film Esmè and Daniel (1998)
- 4 ASTRA AwardsASTRA AwardsThe ASTRA Awards are the Australian subscription television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 2003. The awards are named after the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, and have a sponsorship deal with Holden Astra, who are the awards presenting...
for the Max sessions - ASTRA for Channel VChannel VChannel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
Billabong Bus - ASTRAAustralian Subscription Television and Radio AssociationThe Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association is the peak industry body for pay television in Australia.Formed in 1995, it was initially called the Confederation of Australian Subscription Television...
The Big Day Out Sydney - 4 West Australian Music Industry AwardsWest Australian Music Industry AwardsThe Western Australian Music Industry Awards are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc...
for music videos he directed
See also
- Cheez TVCheez TVCheez TV was an Australian children's cartoon show, created by Bill McQueen, that aired on weekday mornings on Network Ten. It began broadcasting on 2 July 1995 and it ended on 31 December 2004 with the presenters leaving. After eight months of being without presenters, it officially ended on 20...
- The MAX SessionsThe MAX SessionsThe MAX Sessions is an Australian television program broadcast on MAX. It features intimate performances, by both Australian and over-seas artists, played mostly acoustically in a live set up, similar to MTV Unplugged.-History:...
- These Days: Live in Concert
- Channel V AustraliaChannel V AustraliaChannel [V] Australia is an Australian subscription television music channel, and also the newest Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services...
- whatUwantWhatUwantwhatUwant is an Australian music video request television show that aired daily on Channel [V].whatUwant first aired in April 2002, and broadcasted over 1500 episodes until Foxtel has revealed that the show will close with a final goodbye on 7 November 2008.Directed by Bernie Zelvis, past hosts of...
External links
- Bernie Zelvis' production company Buzzbomb Media
- Bernie on Myspace
- His personal blog Zelvis Lives