Tigermonkey Productions

Contact: 0432 825 812
Email: info@tigermonkeyproductions.com

Tigermonkey Productions presents… a new documentary
Kicking off the White Shoes, premiering at the Gold Coast Film Festival.
Stories of the Gold Coasts creative community….

"Working with Jeff Licence was a delight." 
- John Thompson and Nicole Murray

"The footage you got was remarkable and we 
were so happy with what you saw." 
- Ashley Perrow

"Your music so eloquently captures the emotions of our day 
Thank you, thank you, thank you."     
Rachel C.

"You have a great way of making people feel at ease 
in front of a camera, and you make the process fun." 
- Michael Fix

"An informative and interactive workshop. Thank you
for such poignant information. Loved it!"
- C&K Preschool Teachers

Tigermonkey Productions is the portal for the creative talents of Jeff Licence and Nadia Sunde.
Partners in life, work and creativity, this dynamic duo bring together a wealth of skills, experience and knowledge across the media, video production, education, writing, music and entertainment fields.

Biography

Jeff Licence – Filmmaker, Writer, Media Education Consultant

Born in Brisbane in 1968, Jeff Licence’s career combines media, education and writing. Across all of these spheres, the common thread is a love of storytelling.

Jeff began his media career in London in 1990. After studying a B.A in Media Production at Griffith University, Jeff spent several years working for Channel 7 and freelance in media production, until he took a career right hand turn and studied Early Childhood Education at QUT.
Jeff moved to the Gold Coast in the late 1990’s and began teaching in a variety of schools and curriculum areas, including Steiner, environmental education and in the mainstream classroom. In 2005 he established and taught a first of its kind media education program at Surfers Paradise Primary School.
Jeff currently provides media education consultancy for schools, childcare centres, families and curriculum designers, including the Crèche & Kindergarten Association, A.C.T Health, Pengari Steiner School and the Heart Foundation. He is also an advisor for Common Sense Media (America) and the Commonwealth Bank Start Smart consumer awareness program.

Alongside his work in education, Jeff has continued to tell stories through his work in media. In 2004 he produced a 12 part radio series for ABC called Earthtalk, which told the stories of positive environmental projects happening across S.E.Q & N.N.S.W. His radio work also featured on ABC Radio Nationals Earthbeat program. Jeff has also shot, edited and produced several music clips, a variety of corporate videos and is about to embark on a range of cultural storytelling projects through indigenous and multicultural organisations in the region.

In collaboration with Nadia Sunde, (his wife and business partner), Jeff has written 2 children’s theatre shows. Their latest production, Nadia & the Blue Flamingo has been performed at the Qld State Library, Melbourne Recital Centre and the Somerset Festival of Literature and has been accepted into the 2013 Artour program. They are currently working on the creation of a T.V show for children.
Jeff has written many articles for magazines and newspapers, including Screen Education, Kids on the Coast and the Gold Coast Bulletin. He writes a regular blog at www.jefflicence.worpress.com.

Biography
Nadia Sunde – Singer, Writer, Entertainer, Children’s Performer

Nadia & the Blue the Flamingo, written by Nadia Sunde & Jeff Licence

‘Deliciously heart-warming, soulful, quirky and hilarious good fun’, Nadia Sunde plays real music for kids and grown-ups who want to enjoy something a little more rootsy and organic.

An internationally-awarded songwriter, published children’s author, music educator, accomplished entertainer, comedienne, former ABC Radio announcer and a mother of two, Nadia is passionate about creating quality music and theatre experiences that inspire and connect people of all ages.

Since its release in early 2010 her album, ‘Homespun’, has received due recognition for being one of the most treasured children’s albums to emerge on the Australian music scene. Nadia won 3rd place in the Children’s Category of the 2009 International Songwriting Competition for her track ‘The Goat and The Goose’. Her song ‘Mango Tree’ was a semi-finalist in the 2010 competition and ‘Shake It Down’ has recently been announced as a finalist for this year – winners announced in early May! Her song ‘Little Boat’ has also been published as a children’s book by Australian publisher – ‘The Little Big Book Club’.

The songs from Homespun became the inspiration for ‘Nadia’s Wish’, a live musical theatre experience for families, which debuted at the State Library of Queensland in January 2010, delighting audiences over a three-week season and starring Nadia in the lead role.

Nadia has just launched her brand new musical comedy for children and families, ‘Nadia & The Blue Flamingo’, with sellout performances at the Melbourne Recital Centre’s MusicPlay Festival in January this year. The show has also been included in the 2013 Queensland Touring Showcase and work is currently underway on a book and CD to accompany the show.

As a solo artist or accompanied by her ensemble, The Swing Set, performing in a theatre, at a festival or presenting her music workshops to teachers and families, Nadia brings a unique, good-humoured experience to all those who join her. She lights up a room, presenting real and heartfelt music for kids and grown-ups alike and facilitating those magical moments when music is shared between people of all ages.

 More info

Jeff’s documentary, Kicking off the White Shoes is produced by Tigermonkey Productions and celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of the Gold Coast’s creative community. Jeff has interviewed 13 inspiring Gold Coasters who work in art, culture, community and sustainability, intertwining their stories with the bigger story of the changes the Gold Coast has experienced over the last 20 years. Full of beautiful and unusual images of the Gold Coast, Kicking off the White Shoes is one of only 3 films to be chosen for the Qld Showcase at the Gold Coast Film Festival, where it premiers on April 22, 2012

Jeff lives on the Gold Coast with his wife, 2 young children, a dog and 2 Siamese fighting fish, who have found peace by living in separate bowls.

Video Production

In 2004, Jeff produced a 12 part radio series called Earthtalk for the ABC, which explored the range of positive environmental projects happening across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Jeff also creates Corporate videos to help businesses develop their web presence. Examples of his video work can be seen in the Video Production section.

Premiering Gold Coast Film Fest, 22 April 2012

Music Clips

Jeff also produces music clips, which are proving popular with musicians, helping them get gigs and promote their music.

A Few Testimonials:

Working with Jeff Licence was a delight.  His professional approach, keen eye for visual opportunities and great artistic judgement made the production of our music clip a pleasure.  As well as bringing his extensive experience and skill to the process, Jeff was also open to our ideas, producing a result that reflected our music to its best advantage.
We enjoyed the process of production, Jeff’s collaborative approach and best of all, we’ve been delighted with the resulting video.

John Thompson and Nicole Murray - Cloudstreet

I just wanted to write to you and say how happy I was with how things went for the Practise film clip. The footage you got was remarkable and we were so happy with what you saw.  I also wanted to say thanks for the way you conducted yourself during the editing process.  You were really open to my feedback, no matter how abstract, and completed the job in record time.  I know all The Lamplights are really happy with the clip and we’ve had many people ask who filmed it. Congratulations!

Ashley Perrow - The Lamplights

Writing

Jeff writes a regular blog about family, education and media and contributes to a variety of Magazines and Newspapers including Screen Education, Kids on the Coast and The Bulletin.

He has also co-authored 2 children’s theatre productions with his wife, Nadia Sunde, which have been performed at the Qld State Library in 2010 and at the Melbourne Recital Centre in 2012.

Nadia & the Blue Flamingo in action at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

To read more, go to Writing or Blog pages.

Media Workshops

After 10 years teaching Primary school aged children about the ins, outs and roundabouts of  technology and media, Jeff now presents workshops on Media, visual literacy and I.C.T,  helping teachers understand their ‘plugged in’ students and how they can use new technologies creatively, safely and for connection and communication.

Jeff also presents Parent Workshops, aimed at helping them create ground rules around their children’s media use and establish good media habits to create a healthy family balance, through and beyond the screens.

See the Media Workshops and the Teacher and Parents Resources sections for more information.

To Contact

info@tigermonkey.biz

0432 825 812
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