A.J. Carter

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Biography

A.J Carter is the founder and CEO of Smooth Motion Films with offices in Australia & California and is currently a Director, Producer & Cinematographer by trade. A.J. started work in television at the age of just 16 as Assistant Producer for the Ch7 kids show ‘A*mazing’ hosted by James Sherry, making him the youngest person in Australia ever to fill such a position. After the first season, he continued on for a total of 195 episodes of the show (3 series).

After working at every major television station in Perth (2, 7, 9 & 10) shooting News, Current Affairs, Sports & lifestyle programs, A.J then started freelance camera, rigging management & production logistics work for Global Television. At the age of 18, A.J. had successfully achieved on screen credits in over 200 television productions.

Needless to say, the complacency and repetitiveness of ENG and Sports television production frustrated A.J at an early age and the need to excel in creativeness & his own productions saw the birth of his own production company ‘Smooth Motion Films’ at the age of 19. Over the next several years, Smooth Motion Films earned the respect of many Australia production houses by pumping out high quality work in every field from award winning Corporate presentations & Wedding DVDs to television commercials. This rise in credibility & work saw the employment of several other young film makers to cope with the load.

Along with several music video clips which received praise and regular airtime on Australia’s longest running music video program ‘RAGE’, A.J’s fascination for Motorsport led to the creation of the ‘Motorvation’ DVD series in 2004 which became a success over night and has seen the DVD series continue to its 6th year in 2009. The high quality inherent in AJ’s productions was recently recognized by Beyond Distribution (Mythbusters) and 2009 will see an Australian wide distribution, followed by world wide exports in 2010.

As a natural industry progression, A.J at 25 left his home town of Perth, Western Australia to pursue bigger and better things in the USA with the formation of Smooth Motion Films USA Inc. The Los Angeles based company is currently in developmental stages for several big productions and is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most innovative new production companies in Hollywood.

March 2008 saw the commencement of the Australian production of ‘Ronan’s Escape’, a highly controversial film written and directed by A.J. Carter for entry to the world wide major film festival circuit. A.J’s script attracted the likes of cinematographer David Lemay (Bad Girls, In the Name of God), special effects artist Jeremy Shaw (The Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, King Kong) and
Academy Award nominee director Martin Mhando who offered to be A.J’s 1st AD on set. Ronan’s Escape recently premiered in 2010 and just begun the world festival circuit kicking off with Sedona International Film Festival where the film won BEST SHORT FILM in the Directors’ Choice Awards.

A.J. now 29, is currently working on a multitude of projects including the development of several TV series for MTV and Discovery Channels. With his success on the small screen in tow, A.J’s passion has always been with motion picture films and with the recent attachment as Director to the $20 Million feature film ‘Extinction’ in Hollywood, he is quickly becoming recognized as one of the industry’s fastest young achievers to reach success in the industry on an international level.

Qualifications

University of Melbourne
35mm Cinematography (Sponsored by Kodak)
Years: 2004 – 2004
Activities and Societies: Intensive study of 35mm Motion Picture Cinematography. Trained and mentored by award winning cinematographer John Brawley ACS.
Film & Television Institute of Australia
Advanced Directing (Motion Picture Films)
Years: 2001 – 2001
West Australian School of Art, Design & Media.
Adv. Dip, Motion Picture Film 3 yrs
Years: 1998 – 2001
Film & Television Institute / West Coast Films
35mm Cinematography / Scene Composition
Years: 2000 – 2000

Film & Television Institute of Australia
35mm / Super 16mm Cinematography
Years: 2000 – 2000

Film & Television Institute of Australia
Motion Picture & Television Producing
Years: 2000 – 2000

West Australian School of Art, Design & Media
Adv Cert IV, Broadcast Operations
Years: 1997 -1998

Guildford Grammar School
High School / College
Years: 1990 -1997
Awards: WINNER- Media, Film & Television prize 1996 & 1997 consecutively. WINNER- English prize 1997.

Filmography

Director:
Extinction (2010) Pre Production
Exotic Engagement (2009) Post Production
Playing with Playmates (2009)(TV Series)Pilot Pre Production
Ronan’s Escape (2009) (Short Film) Post Production
Peter Brock: 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles (2006) (V)
Bald (2005) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
Owen (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Mobilert (2001) (As Adrian J. Carter)
A*mazing (1998) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
After The Bell (1996) (As Adrian J. Carter)

Producer:
Extinction (2010) (associate producer) Pre Production
Exotic Engagement (2009) Post Production
Playing with Playmates (2009)Pilot Pre Production
Ronan’s Escape (2009) (Short Film) Post Production
Motorvation 23: Volume 6 (2009) (V)
Motorvation TV(2009) Pre Production
GazzaNationals, Volume 3 (2009) (V) Post Production
Motorvation 22: Volume 5 (2008) (V) (executive producer)
GazzaNationals, Volume 2 (2008) (V) (executive producer) (producer)
Motorvation 21: Volume 4 (2007) (V) (executive producer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Peter Brock: 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles (2006) (V) (executive producer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorvated, Volume 3 (2006) (V) (executive producer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
GazzaNationals, Volume 1 (2006) (V) (executive producer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorgirls (producer) (6 episodes, 2006) (executive producer) (1 episode, 2006) – Episode #1.1 (2006) TV episode (producer) – Episode #1.2 (2006) TV episode (producer) – Episode #1.3 (2006) TV episode (producer) – Episode #1.4 (2006) TV episode (producer) – Episode #1.5 (2006) TV episode (producer) – Episode #1.6 (2006) TV episode (producer)
Owen (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorvated, Volume 2 (2005) (V) (executive producer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Telethon (production assistant) (4 episodes, 1997-2000) – 2000 (2000) TV episode (production assistant) – 1999 (1999) TV episode (production assistant) – 1998 (1998) TV episode (production assistant) – 1997 (1997) TV episode (production assistant)

Loose Change (2002) Documentary (as Adrian J. Carter)
Mobilert (2001) (As Adrian J. Carter)
A*mazing (1994-1997) TV series (assistant producer) – 1997 (Series 5) 65 Episodes total (assistant producer) – Episode #5.1 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #5.2 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #5.3 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer)
(62 more episode listings) – 1997 (Series 6) 65 Episodes (assistant producer) – Episode #6.1 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #6.2 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #6.3 (1997) TV episode (assistant producer)
(62 more episode listings) – 1998 (Series 7) 65 Episodes (assistant producer) – Episode #7.1 (1998) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #7.2 (1998) TV episode (assistant producer) – Episode #7.3 (1998) TV episode (assistant producer)
(62 more episode listings)
Total 195 Episodes.
A*mazing (1998) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
After The Bell (1996) (As Adrian J. Carter)

Writer:
Exotic Engagement (2009) (written by) Post Production
Playing with Playmates (2009)(TV Series)Pilot(writer) Pre Production
Ronan’s Escape (2009) (Short Film)(writer) Post Production
Motorvation TV(2009) Pre Production
The Pictures (2009) Pre Production
Peter Brock: 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles (2006) (V) (writer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorgirls (6 episodes, 2006) – Episode #1.1 (2006) TV episode (writer) – Episode #1.2 (2006) TV episode (writer) – Episode #1.3 (2006) TV episode (writer) – Episode #1.4 (2006) TV episode (writer) – Episode #1.5 (2006) TV episode (writer) – Episode #1.6 (2006) TV episode (writer)
Owen (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Mobilert (2001) (As Adrian J. Carter)
A*mazing (1998) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
After The Bell (1996) (As Adrian J. Carter)

Cinematographer:
Exotic Engagement (2009) Post Production
Playing with Playmates (2009)Pilot Pre Production
The Potato Eaters (2009)
Hollywood Air (2008)
Motorvation 23: Volume 6 (2009) (V)
Motorvation 22: Volume 5 (2008) (V)
Motorvation 21: Volume 4 (2007) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Peter Brock: 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles (2006) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorvated, Volume 3 (2006) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
GazzaNationals, Volume 1 (2006) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorgirls (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
LIVE, Street Commodores Vol 2 (2006) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Bald (2005) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
Owen (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorvated, Volume 2 (2005) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
LIVE, Street Commodores Vol 1 (2005) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Thrills, Spills & Mechanical Bills (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Motorvated, Volume 1 (2004) (V) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Triple J- Rock Jesus (2002) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Loose Change (2002) Documentary (as Adrian J. Carter)
Love You Then (2001) (As Adrian J. Carter)
Mobilert (2001) (As Adrian J. Carter)
Ministry of Justice (1999) (As Adrian J. Carter)
A*mazing (1998) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
After The Bell (1996) (As Adrian J. Carter)
Camera and Electrical Department:
Bald (2005) (still photographer) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Our W.A (1999) TV series(unknown episodes, ‘01)
Today Tonight (1995) TV series (unknown episodes, ‘01)
Telethon (camera operator) (4 episodes, 1997-2000) – 2000 (2000) TV episode (camera operator) – 1999 (1999) TV episode (camera operator) – 1998 (1998) TV episode (camera operator) – 1997 (1997) TV episode (camera operator)

Editor:
Playing with Playmates (2009) Pre Production
Ronan’s Escape (2009) Post Production
Motorgirls (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
Owen (2005) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Triple J- Rock Jesus (2002) (as Adrian J. Carter)L
Loose Change (2002) Documentary (as Adrian J. Carter)
A*mazing (1998) Behind the Scenes (as Adrian J. Carter)
After The Bell (1996) (As Adrian J. Carter)

Production Manager:
Bald (2008) (post-production supervisor) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Miscellaneous Crew:
Bald (2008) (production assistant) (as Adrian J. Carter)
Art Department:
Sunnyvale (2005) (post-production art director) (as Adrian J. Carter)
… aka Opie Gets Laid (USA: new title)
Actor:
Bald (2008) (as Adrian J. Carter) …. School-yard Bully
Self:
Motorgirls …. Himself (6 episodes, 2006) – Episode #1.1 (2006) TV episode …. Himself – Episode #1.2 (2006) TV episode …. Himself – Episode #1.3 (2006) TV episode …. Himself – Episode #1.4 (2006) TV episode …. Himself – Episode #1.5 (2006) TV episode …. Himself – Episode #1.6 (2006) TV episode …. Himself
A*mazing (1994) TV series …. Himself (1996)

Other Works:

Television Commercials
CRISS ANGEL ‘MindFreak’ USA (Writer / Director) –In Pre-Production 2010
D.S.A ‘Studio 54’ (Director, Cinematographer) 2008
STATE OF ALASKA ‘Behind the Fine Print’ USA (Director, Cinematographer, Editor) 2008
D.S.A ‘Bond 007’ (Director, Cinematographer) 2008
BAYLEY’S ‘Thelma’ (Director, Writer, Cinematographer) 2007
BAYLEY’S ‘Big Bruce’ (Writer) 2007
BAYLEY’S ‘Bob & Beatrice’ (Writer) 2007

Referees

Sam Akina- Los Angeles, CA (Akina Entertainment)
Rener Gracie- Los Angeles, CA (Gracie JiuJitsu)
Joe Brouilette- Los Angeles, CA
Jason Baguio- Los Angeles, CA (Hip Films)
Martin Mhando- Perth
Gerrard Swift- Perth (TAFE College)