Tim Ferguson

Mockingbird Productions
Producer, Screenwriter, Comedian and Director

Sydney, Australia

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About Tim

Producer and screenwriter of comedy.
Co- writer of feature film 'SPIN OUT' - on screens Sept 15th 2016
Bestselling Comedy Screenwriting manual: 'The Cheeky Monkey – Writing Narrative Comedy' (Currency .au).
Bestselling memoir: 'Carry A Big Stick' (Hachette)
Live comedy show 'Carry A Big Stick' is currently touring.
Tim is Australia's foremost Narrative Comedy teacher and comedy Script Analyst. He lectures in comedy screenwriting at RMIT University and the Australian Film, TV & Radio School (AFTRS).
Tim has co-written or produced various sitcoms, live comedy shows, online drama series and entertainment TV.
Tim tours internationally with comedy trio the Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS).
His TV hosting credits include the political satire 'With Tim Ferguson (WTF)', 'Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush', 'Unreal TV' and 'Big Brother Insider'.

Gender:
Male

Badges

Photos

THE CHEEKY MONKEY - Writing Narrative Comedy - the writing manual

DAAS KAPITAL DVD LAUNCH Melbourne Town Hall

Videos

SPIN OUT - Trailer - In Cinemas September 15

Credits

That's Not My Dog! (2018)
Film Actor
The BBQ (2018)
Film Writer
Spin Out (2016)
Film by Marc Gracie (Comedy and Romance) Writer, Director There is nothing on earth like an Australian Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, hundreds of Ute's invade the outback for a weekend of fishtails and spin-outs. Spin Out finds two best mates, Lucy and Billy, going in circles - very fast - It can't last. They've got one night to wake up to their love or they'll be lost for life.
The Golden Phung (2015)
TV Series Producer
Sammy J & Randy in Ricketts Lane (2015)
Television (Comedy) Miscellaneous Crew, Editorial department A musical comedy about two mismatched housemates from the acclaimed comedic duo, Sammy J - a human - and Randy - a purple puppet.
Daisies Kill (2014)
Film Miscellaneous Crew
With Tim Ferguson (2010)
Television (Comedy) Producer, Writer, Self
Doug Anthony All Stars Ultimate Collection (2009)
Video by Ted Robinson (Comedy) Writer, Archive footage A compilation of the Doug Anthony All Stars' segments from Tuesday Night Live: The Big Gig (1989).
You and Your Stupid Mate (2005)
Film by Marc Gracie (Comedy) Actor Best friends Jeffrey and Philip embark on a ridiculous scheme to save their favorite TV soap, "Sons of Surf." In HD.
Fat Pizza (2003)
Film by Paul Fenech (Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime and 1 More) Actor The life at a suburban Sydney pizzeria.
Shock Jock (2001 - 2002)
Television by Tim Ferguson (Comedy) Actor, Producer, Writer
Unreal Stuff Ups (2001)
Television (Comedy) Writer, Self
Unreal Ads (2000)
Television Writer, Self
Unreal TV (1999)
Television Writer, Self
Funky Squad (1995)
Television by Rob Sitch (Comedy) Actor Spot-on parody of 1970's cop shows sees the adventures of Funky Squad, an elite team of four young undercover cops who speak the language of the streets - young, hip, and in touch with the now generation: it's Funky Squad! Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
Don't Forget Your Toothbrush (1995)
Television Writer, Self Based on an English program of the same name, DFYT saw Ferguson play strange party games and practical jokes on his audience with the offer of prizes, including an international flight to be taken the next morning. So called because audience members were required to bring their packed bags, including the all-important toothbrush. Written by Benjamin Sharp <absharp@hotmail.com>
DAAS: Dead & Alive (1993)
Video by Richard Fidler (Comedy) Actor, Writer
DAAS Kapital (1991 - 1992)
Television (Comedy) Actor, Writer, Composer It is the end of history. Shitsu Tonka, the giant conglomerate of universal power, has placed the world's art treasures in a giant submarine, the Titanic II. Assigned to protect and catalogue these treasures are former comedians, the Doug Anthony Allstars; Tim, Paul and Richard, who find themselves drawn into conflict with each other and the malevolent forces which surround them. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
DAAS: The Edinburgh Years (1991)
Film by Cameron P. Mellor (Comedy) Actor, Writer, Composer Infamous comedy trio, the Doug Anthony Allstars, scour the city of Edinburgh for clues pertaining to the death of Paul's ancestor, Jose Phillipe McDermott, renowned leader of the Scottish/Spanish community during the 16th century. The annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in full swing, and the Allstars find their efforts hampered by the many buskers, comedians and actors who have beseiged the city. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
DAAS: Live at the National Theatre - New York (1990)
Video by Richard Fidler (Comedy) Actor, Writer
Tuesday Night Live: The Big Gig (1989)
Television (Comedy) Actor, Writer