2024 to Present
International production at scale
Produced Four Years Later for SBS after a 2024 shoot across India and Australia, following Executive Producer work on Savage Christmas in 2023.
About
A Career in Storytelling
From the ABC to an International Emmy® Award.
Stephen Corvini is a multi-genre producer with experience spanning conception, IP acquisition, development, physical production, strategic partnerships, sales, co-productions, and financial oversight.
Biography
His career began at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a Producer and Director before expanding through Italian television, the London office of NHK Japan, and international production work including the Icelandic feature Ikingut.
Across public broadcasters, commercial networks, screen agencies, and global streaming platforms, Stephen has built a reputation for ambitious stories that combine emotional resonance with production discipline.
He is especially recognised for work that explores Asian themes and cross-cultural settings, supported by hands-on production experience across India, Vietnam, Japan, Bali, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Beyond the slate, Stephen brings a strong interest in culture, music, design, travel, and diversity-led storytelling, all of which shape a body of work grounded in perspective as much as craft.
Expertise & Vision
- Scripted drama development and long-form project packaging
- International co-productions and cross-border physical production
- IP acquisition, finance oversight, and strategic partnerships
- Stories exploring Asian themes with global audience potential
- Leadership across broadcaster, agency, and independent production environments
Career Timeline
2016 to 2020
Premium series and award-winning drama
Produced Hyde & Seek, Hungry Ghosts, Secret City 2, Safe Harbour, and Oddlands, building a slate across broadcasters, streamers, and festivals.
2009 to 2015
Fremantle development and production
Created, developed, and produced acclaimed titles including Devil's Dust, Better Man, and Schapelle while establishing new scripted properties.
2005 to 2009
Investment, development, and agency experience
Held roles with Film Victoria, the Film Finance Corporation, and Ruby Entertainment, combining creative development with investment and project oversight.
Early career
ABC foundations and international perspective
Built early experience at the ABC, in Italian television, with NHK Japan in London, and through the Icelandic feature Ikingut.