Greg Woodland is a highly acclaimed author and script developer, best known for his crime, mystery, and horror fiction. With a successful career in the film and television industry, Woodland has made a name for himself as a consultant, script developer, director, and writer for various film funding bodies and the Australian Writers Guild. His expertise in the field has been honed for over twenty-five years, making him a respected figure in the industry.
Woodland is also the founder and director of Script Central, a well-known Australian script service. His work in the industry has earned him several awards for his documentaries and short films, which have been screened on more than 60 TV channels and film festivals worldwide.
In addition to his accomplishments in film and television, Woodland has also made a significant impact in the literary world. His debut crime novel, "The Night Whistler," was published by Text Publishing in 2020 and was shortlisted for the 2021 Ned Kelly Awards Best Debut Crime Novel. The sequel, "The Carnival is Over," was published in 2022 and was shortlisted for the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction.
Woodland's screenplays, including "The Whistler" and "Pangs," have won several national script competitions and three Varuna Fellowships. He has also lectured in Scriptwriting at Macquarie University, UTS, and AFTRS. Woodland's script editing credits include feature films such as "Moon Rock for Monday," "Shayda," "Don't Tell," "Needle," "Cold Turkey," "The Bet," and "The Tropfest 2013 Best Film Winner 'We've All Been There'." His work in the literary and film industries has established him as a talented and accomplished artist.