Frances has a diverse background as a poet, children's author, playwright, screenwriter, producer and director in both film and youth theatre; in fact published, performed or produced on the page, stage and screen. Bio: IMDB: #Writer
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Unique traits: I make soft toys and write children's stories about them...
'Santa's Swim' children's book - soon to be adapted to screen.
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Print
by MMB Publishing
Writer & Illustrator
'Rail Tales' - notes from the Currumbine Line.
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Print
by MMB Publishing
Poet & Publisher
'Love You Mum' 18 min http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1424812/
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Film (short)
by Thunderstorm Productions
Writer
'No Strings' feature adaptation to screen of 3 novels by Melbourne Writer
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Film
by Unproduced/Seeking Producers
Screenwriter/optioned
'Hidden Capacity ~ a poet's journey
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Print
by MMB Publishing
Poet & Publisher
Mr Panda Lives Next Door - TV Series
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Television
by Unproduced/Seeking Producers
Writer
'The Anniversary' 3 act play
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Theater
by New Endeavour Theatre Co.
Director
'Shattered Windows' 3 mins Music Video
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Film (short)
by Sphinx Productions
Writer, Producer, Director
'Some Folks Folk' 16 mm - Doco - 6 mins 26 sec
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Film
by https://vimeo.com/92814018
Writer, Producer, Director
The Canadian CHRIS AWARDS gave the BRONZE Student Award to David Ockenden, Director of 'Love you Mum' written by Frances Macaulay Forde. This was only one of many awards LYM was nominated for or won (including 'Best Ensemble') at various festivals in th
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Adelaide Film Festival - SA Short Film Awards 2007: 'Love You Mum' was nominated in 7 categories including 'Best Film'.
(2007)
YAP Awards: again 'Love You Mum' was again nominated and WON in 7 categories including 'Best Film'.
(2007)
2007 International Student Film Festival Hollywood, gave the 'Best Cast Ensemble' award to Dir. David Ockenden for "Love You Mum".
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1994 FAWWA Furphy Award 'Best Unpublished Children's Manuscript' to Frances Macaulay Forde.
(1994)
FTI Young Filmakers Cinematography Award given to Peter Aquilina for his work on 'Shattered Windows
(1986)
WAAPA Perth, Western Australia.
(1998-2001)