:30 Seconds: episode guide


Drink Rexponsibly

Episode 1.01
Monday, September 07, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

30 Seconds lifts the lid on the advertising industry and the characters within it. Advertising agency BND Worldwide is marketing a new drink — Rex Randy, but there's a problem with the company mascot.

Starring: Joel Tobeck as Martin Manning, Stephen Curry as McBaney, Gyton Grantley as Sumo, Kat Stewart as Marion West, Peter O'Brien as Bill Brooker, Jenna Lind as Kath Bullock, Emily Rose Brennan as Barbara Main

Guest Starring: Jeff Truman as Roger, Abe Forsythe as Carl, Paul Caesar as Todd, Kate Smith as Vet, Duncan Cairnie as Duck Man, Frank Fraser as Bagpipe Player

Be The Tool

Episode 1.02
September 14, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

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BND's latest campaign is for a car aimed at female buyers, but the largely male creative department are having trouble with the task. Also, a Power tool company present a challenge with a new drill.

Guest Starring: Victoria Mussett as Anna, Russell Newman as Bob Poeffer, Virginia Bowers as Chocolate Woman, Clemency Press as Tampon Girl, Leanne Brockenshire as Toilet Woman, Renee Dowling as Natalie/Angelica, Rebecca Doyle as Hair Girl, Samantha Frost as Bikini Girl #2, Alexandra Horder as Bikini Girl #1

Good Clown Bad Clown

Episode 1.03
September 21, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

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Bobo's Supremo Burger and Government legislation that bans advertising fast food to kids causes headaches for BND; so a different approach is called for.

Guest Starring: Abe Forsythe as Carl, Adam Garcia as Raoul, John Batchelor as Bobo, Caroline Brazier as Kirsty, Oliver Brookes as Joel, Alice Parkinson as Newsreader, Julia Wilson as Focus Woman #1, Katie James as Focus Woman #2, Matt Shirvington as Himself

Invisible Fault Lines

Episode 1.04
September 28, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

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A young model is needed for the Eternity Rejuvenale cosmetic campaign. But how young is too young? Age is also a hot topic as BND prepares for the Urban Ranger shoot.

Guest Starring: Deborah Kennedy as Jocelyn Mann, Annabelle Bamford as Onnu, Simone Bennett-Smith as Casting Woman #1, Narelle Valentine as Casting Woman #2, Tum Tum as Himself

Twenty One Today

Episode 1.05
October 05, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

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Martin's career flashes before his eyes as he plummets from 3rd to 21st in the Campaign Brief creative rankings. Meanwhile, Daiyonda are in a spin as their cars are voted "worst on emissions".

Guest Starring: Abe Forsythe as Carl, Lucy Bell as Amanda Walls, Anthony Phelan as V.O Artist

A Matter Of Trust

Episode 1.06
October 12, 2009
Written by Justin Drape, Scott Nowell, Tim Bullock
Directed by Shawn Seet

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A new business opportunity presents a conflict of interest between a prospective client, Bridge Bank, and one of BND's founding clients, Provincial Credit Union. Meanwhile, Brooker is scheming to replace Martin with a rising talent.

Guest Starring: Abe Forsythe as Carl, Billy Birmingham as Joost Swanepoel, Penne-Hackforth-Jones as Pat Evans, Helen Thomson as Faith O'Callaghan, Lofty Fulton as Lofty, Oliver Brookes as Joel, Lisa Callingham as Session Singer 1, Siobhan Ginty as Session Singer 2, Shelley McShane as Session Singer 3