Andrew Blogg on-set with Tom Farrah

Andrew Blogg is screenwriter, film director and film educator based in Melbourne, Australia. His film career spans 20 years, with films screening nationally and internationally. His debut documentary feature film, CAMP 32 (2015) premiered at The Cambodian International Film Festival in Phnom Penh. Andrew has created numerous film and television productions, educational programs, music and promotional videos. His recent short film POOFTA (2022) marks his return to narrative filmmaking, with the script winning the Geelong Pride Film Festival LGBTIAQ+ Screenplay Commission prize in 2020. His desire to create this film came as a result of the debate that erupted during the marriage equality plebiscite/referendum in Australia in 2017. POOFTA has screened in numerous, winning awards for direction and performance.

Andrew Blogg works as a Lecturer & Subject Coordinator at VCA Film & Television, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne.

Andrew Blogg on-set with actors Freya Pragt & Jason Cavanagh

“My decisions as director are always grounded in character, I enjoy the process of developing my characters in collaboration with actors.” Andrew Blogg

Andrew Blogg on-set with Cinematographer Josh Stafield

“Working with Andrew Blogg on the film POOFTA was a really rewarding experience. At the screenplay stage, the story felt very honest & explored themes that I could relate to. This meant Andrew & I were able to quickly arrive at a shared understanding of the story which then informed the decisions I was making on set. Andrew’s decisions as a director were always grounded in character & story which makes my job so much easier. It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of the project ” Josh Stafield - Cinematographer

Andrew Blogg on-set with Script Supervisor Lauren Brain

“I’m so blessed to work with people that I have such admiration for and enjoy the collaborative process of filmmaking as much as I do ” Andrew Blogg

Andrew Blogg on-set with actors Tom Farrah, Wesley Forke, Tim Clarke & Adam Mountain