Margie Beattie

Director

Margie Beattie is one of Australia’s most experienced screen professionals with expertise developed over many years working on iconic, critically acclaimed productions, both local and international. After many years as Australia’s preeminent First Assistant Director, Margie directed on the AACTA Award winning fifth series of Bump for Roadshow Rough Diamond and Stan, having previously directed episodes on seasons three and four. In 2024 Margie directed multiple episodes of the critically acclaimed series Plum for Roadshow Rough Diamond and the ABC.

As a long-term collaborator with producers Claudia Karvan, John Edwards and Dan Edwards, Margie most recently directed Bump: A Christmas Film released on Stan in December 2025 becoming the 2nd highest rated show on the streamer for that month; Margie also worked with them on iconic Australian series such as Love My Way (Foxtel) and Puberty Blues (Network Ten). In recent years, she has worked on Australian and American television series including Watching You (Lingo/Stan), The Wilds (Amazon Prime), The Leftovers (HBO), Nautilus (AMC+), Apples Never Fall (Heyday/NBCUniversal), Wanted (Matchbox/Network Seven/Netflix), Deep Water (Blackfella/SBS), and many more.

For enquiries regarding Margie Beattie please contact us via email or on (02) 9319 7199.