Jonathan M. Shiff Net Worth

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Jonathan M. Shiff Net Worth

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Jonathan M. Shiff is an Australian television producer of children's television series. After leaving his work as a lawyer, he founded his production company, Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, in 1988. His company produces programs for children and families, which are screened in 130 countries. 
Net Worth$20 Million
OccupationTelevision producer
ProfessionProducer, Writer, Assistant Director
NationalityAustralia
NicknamesJonathan M. Shiff, Shiff, Jonathan M., Jonathan Michael Shiff, Shiff, Jonathan Michael
#Fact
1He is commonly referred to by his initials JMS which he shares with fellow TV writer and producer J Michael Straczynski who is also frequently referred to by his initials. As such, many have referred to Schiff as ''The other JMS''.
2Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [January 2009]
3He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Australian society and to Australian film production.
4Founded Jonathan M. Shiff Productions in 1988; an independent film studio specialising in children's television series. He remains the originator and creative producer of all the company's programming.
5A former lawyer.
6Graduate of Australia's prestigious Swinburne Film and Television School.

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mako MermaidsTV Series producer - 13 episodes, 2013 executive producer - 3 episodes, 2013 - 2015 co-producer - 1 episode, 2013
Reef DoctorsTV Series executive producer - 13 episodes, 2013 producer - 10 episodes, 2013 series producer - 2 episodes, 2013
Lightning PointTV Series executive producer - 26 episodes, 2012 producer - 26 episodes, 2012
H2O: Just Add WaterTV Series executive producer - 41 episodes, 2006 - 2010 producer - 14 episodes, 2006
The Elephant PrincessTV Series executive producer - 24 episodes, 2008 - 2009 producer - 19 episodes, 2008 - 2009
Pirate Islands: The Lost Treasure of Fiji2007TV Series producer
Wicked ScienceTV Series executive producer - 52 episodes, 2004 - 2006 producer - 52 episodes, 2004 - 2006
Scooter: Secret AgentTV Series executive producer - 25 episodes, 2005 producer - 25 episodes, 2005 creative producer - 1 episode, 2005
Pirate IslandsTV Series creative producer - 26 episodes, 2003 executive producer - 26 episodes, 2003 producer - 26 episodes, 2003
CybergirlTV Series executive producer - 20 episodes, 2001 - 2002 producer - 20 episodes, 2001 - 2002
Horace & TinaTV Series executive producer - 26 episodes, 2001 creative producer - 11 episodes, 2001
ThunderstoneTV Series executive producer - 25 episodes, 1999 - 2000 producer - 1 episode, 2000
The New Adventures of Ocean Girl2000TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Ocean GirlTV Series executive producer - 41 episodes, 1994 - 1997 producer - 40 episodes, 1994 - 1996 creative producer - 1 episode, 1994
Baby Bath Massacre1994TV Movie producer
Kelly1992TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Search for the World's Most Secret Animals1989TV Series documentary producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mako Mermaids2013TV Series developed by - 1 episode
H2O: Just Add WaterTV Series creator - 41 episodes, 2006 - 2010 created by - 1 episode, 2006
The Elephant Princess2008-2009TV Series creator - 19 episodes
Wicked Science2004-2006TV Series creator - 52 episodes
Scooter: Secret Agent2005TV Series original concept - 26 episodes
Pirate Islands2003TV Series creator
Cybergirl2001TV Series creator
Horace & Tina2001TV Series creator
Thunderstone2000TV Series created by - 1 episode
The New Adventures of Ocean Girl2000TV Series creator
Ocean GirlTV Series creator - 34 episodes, 1994 - 1996 created by - 6 episodes, 1994
Search for the World's Most Secret Animals1989TV Series documentary story

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ocean Girl1995TV Series underwater director - 13 episodes

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Taxicab Confessions2001TV Series production assistant - 2 episodes

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaWicked Science (2004)
2001AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaCybergirl (2001)
1999BAFTA Children's AwardBAFTA AwardsBest InternationalThunderstone (1999)
1998BAFTA Children's AwardBAFTA AwardsBest InternationalOcean Girl (1994)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2012AACTA AwardAustralian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) AwardsBest Children's Television SeriesH2O: Just Add Water (2006)
2008AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaH2O: Just Add Water (2006)
2005AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaScooter: Secret Agent (2005)
2001AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaThunderstone (1999)
2000AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Children's Television DramaThunderstone (1999)
1998AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Childrens Television DramaOcean Girl (1994)
1998AFI AwardAustralian Film InstituteBest Childrens Television DramaOcean Girl (1994)
1995CableACECableACE AwardsInternational Children's Programming Special or SeriesSearch for the World's Most Secret Animals (1989)
1995CableACECableACE AwardsChildren's Series - 7 and OlderOcean Girl (1994)

Known for movies

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