Elise McCredie is a highly acclaimed and accomplished screenwriter, showrunner, and director, boasting an impressive array of awards and nominations throughout her career.
As a writer and co-creator, she was instrumental in the development of the AACTA-winning mini-series "Sunshine", starring Anthony LaPaglia and Melanie Lynskey, and the critically acclaimed series "Jack Irish", featuring Guy Pearce.
McCredie's most recent endeavor was serving as showrunner on the award-winning Disney+ series "The Clearing", starring Miranda Otto and Guy Pearce, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative storyteller.
In addition to her work on "The Clearing", McCredie was the writer, co-creator, and showrunner of the highly acclaimed series "Stateless", starring Yvonne Strahovski, which she executive produced alongside Cate Blanchett and Tony Ayres. "Stateless" made history by winning a record 13 AACTAs, including best screenplay and best limited series, and earned McCredie numerous nominations, including six Australian Writers' Guild Awards (winning twice) and five AACTAs.
McCredie's work has also been recognized by the prestigious NSW Premier's Literary Awards, where she was nominated for her outstanding contribution to the industry.
In addition to her television work, McCredie has also made a mark in the world of film. Her debut feature "Strange Fits of Passion", which she wrote and directed, was selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and earned three AFI award nominations and an AWGIE nomination.
McCredie's second feature, "Ride Like a Girl", which she co-wrote with Andrew Knight and directed by Rachel Griffiths, received an AWGIE nomination for best feature screenplay and an AACTA nomination for best film. Notably, "Ride Like a Girl" was the top-grossing Australian film of 2019.
Throughout her career, McCredie has consistently demonstrated her versatility, creativity, and dedication to her craft, earning her a reputation as one of the most respected and sought-after writers and showrunners in the industry.
