Steve Ravic

Steve Ravic (born November 19, 1973) is an Australian film director, producer, writer and editor,^[1] who is also known for his work in the music industry and public speaking and mentoring engagements.^[2][3]

After a career in investigative journalism and producing public television and radio, Ravic went on to create live concert coverage,^[4] music videos^[5][6][7] and feature ‘rockumentary’ films internationally since the 1990s.

He has collaborated with Neil Johnson^[8] on several film and music related projects and worked with various music artists all over the world including Edguy,^[9][10] Doro,^[11] Manowar, Gamma Ray,^[11] Rhapsody, Destruction, The Poodles,^[12] Dungeon,^[13][14] Paragon,^[15] Black Majesty^[16] and Thompson.^[17]

Having branched out from music related projects, Ravic began to focus on feature films, most recently working with artist Charles Billich^[18] on the completed documentary Billich: Beyond the Canvas^[19] and also returning to investigative journalism to research for the development of the Billich biopic My Way^[20] as well as completing action/thriller Hotel Underground.^[21]

Currently. Ravic continues to write feature stories for the leading international Croatian newspaper from Australia, Vjesnik (Croatian Herald) and engages in various events like Top Model competitions and community events like hosting multicultural fashion parades.^[22]

Early life

Ravic was (born Stipe Ravic on November 19, 1973) in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia to Croatian immigrants that fled communist Yugoslavia during its occupation of Croatia. Ravic was raised in St. Albans (a suburb of Melbourne).^[23] Ravic grew up in and has become a prominent and active member of the Croatian diaspora community in Australia and has worked with numerous notable Australian Croatians as well as prolific Croatians internationally.^[20]

Career

In 2003 Ravic promoted a tour for German Metal singer Doro and also co-directed and co-produced Doro: Für Immer (2003) and Doro: 20 Years Anniversary, A Warrior Soul (2006), originally broadcast on German TV and released on DVD in 2006.

In 2005/2006, Ravic was recruited by the Australian Government to be a peer / advisor for the Australia Council For The Arts.^[24] His duties included reviewing grant applications and providing professional advice on projects relating to international touring for bands. Ravic eventually resigned his position to be able to focus on his own projects.

In 2007, Ravic completed his first feature film Metal Warrior^[25] an off-beat street drama directed, written by and starring himself which was released theatrically in Australia in 2010.

In 2010 Frontier Records released Ravic's documentary on Sweden's chart-topping band The Poodles, The Poodles: In The Flesh which released to awards^[26] and critical acclaim.

In 2014, Ravic completed the film MYSTERY: Born To Rock^[27] starring the Australian teenage Rock/Metal band MYSTERY as well as managing the band from 2012 to 2017.^[28]

In 2016, Ravic completed comedy film Diary of a Fatman a comedy film starring Steven Haar which won several awards.^[26][29]

In 2019, Ravic directed and produced the documentary on Charles Billich called, Billich: Beyond The Canvas which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival Marche in 2019 winning best documentary and Best Director at the Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival.^[30][31]

In 2022, the action/thriller movie Hotel Underground directed and produced by Steve Ravic (Starring James Storm and Tracey Birdsall) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and released by House Of Film in 2023. Steve Ravic won Best Director Grand Jury and the movie won Best Picture Grand Jury at the Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival.^[32][33]

Continuing on from this, Ravic is currently developing a biopic about Charles Billich entitled My Way^[20]

References

1. "Steve Ravic - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
2. "Moda, ljepota, umjetnost i glazba u čarobnoj Korčuli". Show Bizz Magazin (in Croatian). 5 June 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
3. "World Top Model Croatia Competition Coming to Korčula". www.total-croatia-news.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
4. Blabbermouth (3 August 2004). "DUNGEON Complete Work On New Album". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
5. "CROSSON – Australian Glam Rock Warriors Release New Album 'Invincible'". Rock Club 40. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
6. "Knightmare's new album is now available for purchase | Metal Obsession". 1 December 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
7. "TERRAPHOBIA". Australian Musician Magazine. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
8. Blabbermouth (5 February 2006). "MANOWAR Video Director NEIL JOHNSON Speaks". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
9. "Metal-Rules.com: Edguy Down Under - 2002". www.metal-rules.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
10. "Edguy Tour Wrap". Ultimate Metal - Heavy Metal Forum and Community. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
11. "METAL WARRIORS - VOL. I". ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
12. BraveWords. "THE POODLES Premier Video For 'Cuts Like A Knife'". bravewords.com. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
13. "Dungeon - 100% Pure Aussie Heavy Metal: The End Of Dungeon". www.lord.net.au. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
14. BraveWords. "DUNGEON - DVD Due In Australia, New Album Completed". bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
15. Blabbermouth (18 June 2006). "PARAGON Film First-Ever Video". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
16. BraveWords. "BLACK MAJESTY To Support BLIND GUARDIAN On Australian Dates". bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
17. "Na Thompsonov koncert u Širokom Brijegu, u grad s oko 30.000 stanovnika slilo se skoro dva puta više ljudi". www.cro-portal.com (in Croatian). Retrieved 19 April 2021.
18. "Charles Billich i Steve Ravic najavljuju novi igrani film "My Way" u kojemu mogu sudjelovati i članovi hrvatske zajednice". SBS Your Language (in Croatian). Retrieved 19 April 2021.
19. scheme=AGLSTERMS. AglsAgent; corporateName=Wodonga Council; address=104 Hovell St, Wodonga (24 May 2019). "Wodonga Council — Archive". Wodonga Council. Retrieved 19 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
20. Imgur. "Collection of Australian-Croatian Newspaper articles of Steve Ravic". Imgur. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
21. "Hotel Underground (2021) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
22. "The Croatian Herald 7th September, 2022 by hrvatskivjesnik_croatianherald - Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
23. jimjin (18 December 2016). "My Place: film maker Steve Ravic". Northern. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
24. (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
25. "Metal Warrior finally gets released in Australia | Metal Obsession". 30 November 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
26. "Past Accolades Malibu West". malibuwest. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
27. "'Mystery: Born To Rock' Gala Event @ The Astor Theatre, Melbourne 24/04/2014 | Metal Obsession". 25 April 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
28. "Mystery". Global Musicians Fish Pond. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
29. "Steve Ravić: "Diary of a Fatman brought me to Hollywood"". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
30. Nayeri, Farah (17 May 2019). "Mel Gibson's 'Rothchild' Movie? There Are More Bizarre Films for Sale at Cannes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
31. "Cannes In Review – The Heart Of Film – Sapphira Music". sapphiramusic.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
32. "Hotel Underground – House of Film". houseoffilm.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
33. "Past Accolades Malibu West". malibuwest. Retrieved 28 March 2023.

External links

• Official website
• Steve Ravic at IMDb