ELDRIDGE
Director

Patrick Harvey

A Logie Award winner, Paddy has spent nearly 30 years either on stage, in front of or behind the camera as a copywriter, director, actor, singer, and voiceover artist, giving him a unique perspective on the creative industry.

At 19, he directed, cowrote, produced and starred in his first Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) show to packed out houses. This set him off on a trajectory that saw him create many more MICF shows and independent theatre productions and music videos for some incredible Aussie talent.

Paddy then began using his story telling capabilities for brands in the advertising and marketing world as a freelance creative director and skilled editor with agencies throughout Melbourne and Sydney, taking the role of lead creative for some of Australia’s biggest brands, writing, directing, and producing TVC’s, content and radio for the likes of Origin Energy, Australia Post, Telstra, Vic Roads, NAB, CSR, Thirsty Camel, RACV, Sleepmaker, Underworks, Driscoll!s Berries, MYOB, Yellow, and Toyo Tires some projects screening all over the world. He also account managed for the award winning TV series ‘The Intolerant Cooks’ for Seven Two.

He returned to the Neighbours set in 2018 to direct some of the massive ‘Heatwave’ story line, and also had great international success with his Tropfest shortlisted film, ‘Northstar Video Rentals’ starring Fletcher Humphries.

An AWARD School graduate, Paddy’s creative problem solving, collaborative nature and genuine approach to clients sees him develop strong long lasting relationships with them, executing to the highest level.