Recent releases
100% Wolf: The Book of Hath
Script Producer / Story Editor (26 Episodes) and Writer (2 Episodes)
Comedy/Drama Series | 26x22 | 7-10 y/o | 2023
Werewolves joining normal human society has not worked out well for Freddy and his ex-Howlington buddies. The Night Patrol has been relegated to desk jobs and the Way of the Wolf has all but been forgotten. But when strange creatures start appearing in Milford and a powerful sorceress from the distant past threatens his very existence, this fluffy pink were-poodle leads his friends through another series of hilarious action adventures and proves he is 100% Wolf.
Tess joined season one Script Producer Fin Edquist in helming the scripting team for season 2 of the successful 100% Wolf TV series. This next journey into the 100% Wolf world was was produced by Flying Bark Productions.
Distribution: ABC Me and ABC Iview (AU), Sky Kids (GB), Discovery Force (US), Discovery Toons (MX)
Lil Wild! (Season 3)
Writer (4 Episodes)
Adventure Comedy Series 10x22 (2 part eps) | 6-10 y/o | 2023
Rara & Wobi stumble into a lost world hidden under the Lil Wild Sanctuary – an eco-bubble dome inhabited by survivors from the age of the dinosaurs! Searching for a way home, they discover that it’s ruled by a council of evil shrews who are about to unleash a chain reaction that would destroy the world! Together they must work with Suzie and Bao – a bumbling archaeologist, who contains secrets to saving the world!
Tess was engaged to help develop the season treatment and write 4x2 part episodes for season three.
Distribution: MediaCorp and meWATCH
FriendZSpace
writer (2 episodes)
Comedy/Adventure Series | 52x11 | 5-9 y/o | 2022
Alice, Leo and Kim may seem like regular human kids, but behind their normal facade they are risk-taking deep space friend makers! Each episode follows the three kids as they jet into space in their unpredictable star cruiser, “The Dart”. Accompanied by BotDog (half puppy and half high-tech Swiss army knife) their mission is simple and wonderfully weird: locate planets, find alien kids, introduce themselves, and make friends.
This new series created by Dan Clark and Oscar Covar was produced by T+B Media Global and Flying Bark Productions.
Distribution: ABC Me and ABC iview (AUS), Peacock (US), Kabillion (US), ITVX (UK) Discovery Kids (LATAM) Stöð 2 (ISL) China Central Television (China), Daekyo TV (South Korea), Discovery Family Channel (US), Discovery Toons (LATAM), Discovery+ (Argentina), K2 (Italy), Mango TV (CHINA), Nintendo CultureWorks Media (World-wide), RCTI (Indonesia), TF1 (France), Tencent Video (China) ZDF (Germany)
mia and me: The Hero of Centopia
writer
Adventure Comedy | Family Feature Film | 2022
An ancient prophecy entwines the magical gem in Mia’s bracelet. It takes Mia on an adventurous journey to the most remote islands of Centopia. There, Mia not only faces a powerful enemy, but also takes her destiny into her own hands.
Tess was engaged as a writer, joining creator Gerhard Hahn, on an animated family feature film for the successful international franchise, ‘Mia and Me’. Based on the original TV series created by Hahn, the feature film was produced by Studio B Animation and Studio 100.
Distribution: International Theatrical (Australia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungry, Lithuania, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Republic of Türkiye, United Kingdom)
released projects
Lil Wild! (Season 2)
Writer (4 Episodes)
Adventure Comedy Series 10x22 (2 part eps) | 6-10 y/o | 2022
After suspecting a wild animal in the zoo resembles his dad, Meep sneaks out for a peek. Things go awry when he finds himself transported out of the zoo. Meanwhile, an evil tech genius brings her automated tech into the zoo with the nefarious plan of turning the sanctuary into a theme park! Join the Lil Wild heroes on their latest adventure as they head into the concrete jungle to thwart evil plans and show the world just how wild they can be!
Tess was engaged to develop the concept and write the series bible and several episodes for season one of this oddball comedy, now back for season two!
Distribution: MediaCorp and meWATCH
Best Furry Friends (Season two)
Writer (4 episodes)
Comedy Series 26x11 | 6-9 y/o | 2021
Six passionate besties and their best furry friends squad-up to take on all new challenges in this exciting second season. Chasing your dreams to the highest heights can be dizzying, but when the BFF’s stick together, there’s nothing they can’t achieve!
Distribution: Boomerang, Starzplay, Apple TV+
Ollie and Friends (Season 8)
Writer (2 Episodes)
Adventure Sci-fi Educational 22 min | 3-6 y/o| Released Jan 2022
Ollie and his best pals, Cherry and Sloppy are back for another season of fun and discovery, as they embark on new adventures in their hometown, Ollipolis! Using special abilities from their magical tools, and with a little help from the Ollicopter, the trio help others overcome problems.
Distribution: Discovery Kids, Mediacorp Okto
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
Story By, Development, voice Actor
Adventure Comedy | Family Feature Film | In Cinemas!
The third Maya the Bee film, The Golden Orb is buzzing into post-production! Tess was instrumental in developing the concept for the film and in the following creative development of the story through scripting and casting.
Distribution: International Theatrical.
100% Wolf - Legend of the Moonstone
series Development, Casting, Voice actor
Adventure Comedy Series | 26 x 22 | Now on ABC!
Freddy Lupin is sent to Howlington Academy where he must prove he has the heart of a werewolf. There‘s just one problem. He‘s a poodle. A pink one.
Now in production! The new Flying Bark CGI series will follow the release of the 100% Wolf animated feature film, based on the book of the same name by Australian writer, Jane Lyons. As Development Producer working across story, creative, scripting and casting, Tess collaborated with Director Serg Delfino, Script Producer Fin Edquist, Producers Michael Bourchier, Alexia Gates-Foale and Barbara Stephen, and Creative Director Alexs Stadermann to adapt and craft the world and story for 26x22’ episodes.
100% Wolf - Legend of the Moonstone was the most screened animated series at MIP Junior 2019.
Distribution: ABC Me, ABC iview and Super RTL.
Lil Wild!
Writer (7 Episodes), Series Development
Adventure Comedy Series 16x7 | 6-10 y/o | 2020
A zoo is a crazy place to live. Creatures of all shapes, sizes and smells who were never meant to share a continent must learn to co-exist side by side. But for one group of unlikely friends, it's home! Join action packed elephant Rara, genius alligator Wobi, timid white tiger Meep, sassy otter Kokeko and fearless pigeon Dil in their adventures around the zoo as they tackle the pains of growing up and get a "Lil Wild!"
Tess was engaged to develop the concept and write the series bible as well as 7 episodes for this new oddball comedy, released September 2020. Watch the 2 part finale she wrote via the button below.
Distribution: Netflix, Mediacorp and MeWatch.
100% Wolf
Development
Adventure Comedy | Family Feature Film | 2020
Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves, is positive he'll become the most fearsome werewolf ever! Freddy is in for a shock when his first "warfing" goes awry, turning him into a ferocious - poodle.
Distribution: International theatrical.
Maya The Bee 2 : The Honey Games
Story Development, Casting, Voice Actor, Script & Voice Co-ordination
Adventure Comedy | Family Feature Film | 2018
When an overenthusiastic Maya accidentally embarrasses the Empress of Buzztropolis, she is forced to unite with a team of misfit bugs and compete in the Honey Games for a chance to save her hive.
Winner: SILVER - Feature Film Animation at the AEAF Awards (2018)
Official Selection: TIFF Kids International Film Festival Sydney Film Festival (2018)
Kid Film Family Festival (2018)
Distribution: International theatrical.
The Wild Adventures Of Blinky Bill
Development Coordinator, Additional Writing, Script & Voice Coordinator
Adventure Comedy | 52 x 11 | 7-10 y/o | 2017
Armed with a knack for mischief and an unstoppable imagination, Blinky Bill and his best mate Jacko are taking on the outback! These kids can turn even the simplest challenges into epic adventures.
Nominee: AACTA Awards Best Childrens Television Series (2017)
SPAA Awards Best Animated Series Production (2017)
Distribution: ABC ME, 7Two, KIKA, Nat Geo Kids, TeleTOON+, Nelonen, Ici Radio-Canada Télé, RTP2, Pop, PLUSPLUS, Carousel, Minimax