Behind the scenes: the writers
Burying Brian was devised by
Maxine Fleming
and
Gavin Strawhan ,
and written by
Gavin Strawhan.
Strawhan has worked on a wide range of television drama in New
Zealand, the UK and Europe over nearly two decades as a writer,
producer, and script consultant.
He cut his teeth on Australian and New Zealand soap operas
including Neighbours and Shortland Street, has been involved in
projects such as Whale Rider, Mercy Peak, Being Eve and Maddigan's
Quest.
Maxine Fleming's screenwriting experience spans 15 years, with
television screenwriting credits on Outrageous Fortune, Mercy Peak
and Shortland Street.
She was the co-creator and writer of the award-winning teen
television series, Being Eve.
Find out what motivated Gavin Strawhan
to write Burying Brian here
Find out more about Maxine's thoughts
on the show here